Teachers are the most basic educational resource that communities provide for their children.
Plans to increase student learning to improve reading skills, to integrate technology into schools, and to reach high standards will succeed only when we focus on the quality of instruction in all our classrooms. Meeting the challenges of today's classrooms requires that teachers know and do more than ever before. Therefore, they need to be well-prepared and supported throughout their careers. Businesses need teachers to prepare children for the new economy marked by technological sophistication and increased global competition. Businesses need teachers to help children develop the high-level skills they need to be successful information technology workers.