Barry Leonard
Published: 1997-06-01
Total Pages: 74
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Identifies major U.S. Dept. of Education programs and resources that are available to support school, community, university, and state efforts to invest in good teachers and good teaching through voluntary national tests. 67% of parents favor using standardized national tests to measure the achievement of students, and 77% favor national standards for measuring the academic performance of America's schools. Provides details, including contacts, on formula grant programs, competitive grant programs, and comprehensive regional assistance centers, as well as other significant resources. Charts.