A task force consisting of individuals representing business, industry, government, public and private sector agencies, higher education, and elementary and secondary education was convened in September 1982 to recommend actions to insure that excellent teachers are attracted to and retained in Connecticut's classrooms. To that end, participants…

Since education is lifelong, linking teachers' salary and benefits to students' learning levels marks a novel approach to quantifying instructor ability. Adult Americans need to be asked how they feel about the education they received, and the teachers under whom they studied. (MLW)

This report summarizes and highlights what transpired during the four-part conference entitled "Improving Teaching." The purpose of the series was to bring together educational leaders to discuss questions relating to training, attracting, and retention of good teachers in Connecticut. The material is organized according to the…