Written to commemorate the National Congress on Teacher Education in the United States, this book describes the Congress' deliberations on questions of policy, practice and research regarding teacher preparation.

Foreword - Joseph C VaughanPreface and Acknowledgements - Leonard KaplanThe Courage to Change - Mary Hatwood FutrellWho Will Prepare the Next Generation of Teachers? - Mary E DiezA Response to Chapter 2 - Edward M WolpertRight-Sizing Teacher Education - Nancy L Zimpher The Policy ImperativeA Response to Chapter 3 - Edward R DucharmeThe Influence of Agencies on Teacher Preparation - Carl A Grant Social Justice in the New MillenniumA Response to Chapter 4 - Kathleen DensmoreThe Preparation of Teachers for a Diverse, Free Society - Martin J HabermanA Response to Chapter 5 - Barbara G BurchTeacher Education and Interprofessional Collaboration - Dean Corrigan Creation of Family-Centered, Community-Based Integrated Service SystemsA Response to Chapter 6 - Roy A EdelfeltPartnerships for Quality Teaching - Richard W RileyBuilding a Strong Foundation - Sharon Porter Robinson The Importance of Knowledge and High Standards in Improving Teacher EducationAgenda for Tomorrow - Roy A EdelfeltA Plan for Action - Leonard Kaplan