Teacher salaries must be made more competitive if they are to stay in a profession that is notorious for its paltry compensation. Teachers with math and science skills can easily find better paying jobs in the private sector, according to the report. Once teachers have good professional development, they should be accountable for student achievement, and compensated for good results, said Intel CEO Craig Barrett, a member of the commission. Implementing these programs now is crucial, Barrett said. From the audience, Rep. Rush Holt , D-New Jersey, said that he is introducing legislation in Congress based on the recommendations of the commission.
Teachers are the key.
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