Polls show that the American public overwhelmingly supports increased funding for education.
But, we don't need polls to tell us what we see every day in classrooms across America. Our nation's schools are committed to raising academic standards and student achievement. Yet, schools across the country are facing record levels of enrollments, aging and overcrowded school buildings, and teacher shortages. We cannot prepare our children to meet the challenges of the 21st century without increased federal investment in education. Congressional leaders routinely express support for education.