ERIC_NO:
ED432067
TITLE:
Putting Standards of Excellence into Action. The State of American Education, Fourth Annual Address, Atlanta, Georgia.
AUTHOR:
Riley, Richard W.
PUBLICATION_DATE:
1997
ABSTRACT:
The speech opens with an overview of current conditions in American education. It provides a synopsis of gains in education made in the
American South, such as the fact that college enrollment in the
region approached national norms. The Secretary of Education
describes the changing context of American education and the need
for skilled teachers to meet demands dictated by rising enrollments.
The importance of fully educating every child, ensuring that
students master the basics and that they become proficient in
reading and in mathematics. The need to protect children from drugs
and violence and the need to teach basic values are highlighted.
Strategies for fixing failing schools are outlined, and the
Secretary's commitment to public education is highlighted. The gains
in connecting schools to the Internet and the importance of
connectivity for children's future are described. The teaching force
for the 21st century is discussed. The need to support new teachers
and to increase teacher retention is also discussed. Partnerships
between public schools and higher education is described. The
importance of making a college education affordable for all students
is emphasized. (RJM)
MAJOR_DESCRIPTORS:
Academic Standards; Educational Improvement;
MINOR DESCRIPTORS:
Educational Assessment; Educational Change; Educational Trends; Elementary Secondary Education; Excellence in Education; Higher Education;
IDENTIFIERS:
Riley (Richard W); United States (South)
PUBLICATION_TYPE:
150