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These hearing transcripts present testimony concerning the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Much of the testimony was from members of congress, educators, and representatives of education organizations concerning the efficacy of specific programs and activities funded by the Act, particularly those items that they would like to see expanded or improved. Testimony was heard from: (1) Representatives Robert E. Andrews, Peter Hoagland, Donald M. Payne, Terry Everett, and Lynn C. Woolsey; (2) the director of the National Urban Alliance for Effective Schools; (3) the executive director of the Main Line Project Learning, Brookline School, Havertown, Pennsylvania; (4) a former congressman; (5) four school superintendents; (6) a program manager from the Pennsylvania Department of Education; (7) a senior researcher from SRI International; (8) two elementary school principals; (9) the dean of Montclair State College's School of Professional Studies; (10) three school district officials; (11) the president of the National Association of Migrant Education; (12) an official of the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education; (13) an education consultant; and (14) the president of the American Federation of Teachers. (MDM)
Identifies and describes specific government assistance opportunities such as loans, grants, counseling, and procurement contracts available under many agencies and programs.