60 answer you are the social policy director for a presidential candidate who will be taking part in a nationally televised debate about education policy. your job is to write an opening statement that describes the candidate’s approach to solving a major issue in education: the rising cost of college. you should write your statement as a three- to four-paragraph essay. remember, you have conducted research about education policy and the rising costs of higher education. your opening statement should engage the audience, summarize your ndings, and provide a clear policy approach. you are the social policy director for a presidential candidate who will be taking part in a nationally televised debate about education policy. your job is to write an opening statement that describes the candidate’s approach to solving a major issue in education: the rising cost of college. you should write your statement as a three- to four-paragraph essay. remember, you have conducted research about education policy and the rising costs of higher education. your opening statement should engage the audience, summarize your ndings, and provide a clear policy approach.