[20000822]RS20156_中小学教师：第106届大会的行动.pdf

1 For a discussion of the Class Size Reduction program, see CRS Report RS20447, Class SizeReduction Program: Background and Status, by James B. Stedman.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20156Updated August 22, 2000Elementary and Secondary School Teachers:Action by the 106th CongressJames B. StedmanSpecialist in Social LegislationDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummaryThe quality and quantity of public elementary and secondary school teachers areof increasing concern to the 106th Congress. Although states and localities areresponsible for most aspects of teacher preparation, recruitment, and employment, thefederal government supports a wide array of programs for teachers. Several of theseprograms are being considered for amendment and extension by the 106th Congressincluding the Eisenhower Professional Development program and the Class SizeReduction program. The 106th Congress has before it a wide array of legislativeproposals to address teacher issues. Action has occurred on several proposals. Thisreport tracks such action and will be updated as it occurs. For background and analysison teacher-relate