Hearing on the Status of Education in America and Directions for the Future. Hearings before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, 101st Congress, First Session (November 13 and 14, 1989).

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Academic Achievement; Accountability; Career Development; Classroom Environment; Educational Assessment; Educational Environment; Educational Finance; Educational Innovation; Educational Objectives; Educational Opportunities; Elementary Secondary Education; Equal Education; Excellence in Education; Federal Government; Federal Legislation; Futures (of Society); Hearings; Minority Groups; Parent Participation; Public Schools; School Based Management; School Choice; School Restructuring; Teacher Employment

Statements and letters from administrators and policymakers and supplementary materials are included in this report of a congressional hearing on the status and future of American education. Four broad areas targeted by the President's educational agenda are as follows: (1) helping those most in need; (2) achieving and rewarding excellence and success; (3) increasing parent involvement and choice; and (4) strengthening accountability at all levels. Area of concern identified at the Charlottesville education summit include health and nutrition issues, the school environment, productivity, and evaluation. (LMI)

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