Click here to listen to the radio ad. President Clinton is asking teachers, parents and communities to support high standards in America's pubic schools, and he's called on Congress to provide the resources local school districts need to meet those standards.
Every child deserves a well-qualified teacher.
The AFT supports testing of new teachers, ongoing training and an end to assigning teachers to subject areas outside their fields. We agree that students should not go on to the next grade until they can pass their courses. Help for children who fall behind. And smaller classes in good buildings. Let's hope Congress gives our public schools the support they deserve.