[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 137 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1892]
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                 EDUCATION SCIENCES REFORM ACT OF 2002

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                               speech of

                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of 
H.R. 5598, The Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
  Let me first thank Chairman Castle and Congressman Kildee for their 
outstanding work on this bill. Both members have championed the need 
for quality education research and this legislation is a reflection of 
their leadership on this issue.
  H.R. 5598 complements the bipartisan effort started with the No Child 
Left Behind Act. In that landmark reform measure enacted this year, 
states and schools districts will now be held accountable for providing 
a quality education to all children. The availability of scientifically 
based research that demonstrates what works and what doesn't work will 
be critical in this effort and H.R. 5598 establishes the framework to 
make this happen.
  H.R. 5598 brings research directly into the classroom where it is 
needed the most. Through a system of regional technical assistance, 
school districts will be able to receive support tailored to their 
needs.
  The bill also establishes 8 research centers to focus on long term 
research in such critical issues as teacher quality, early childhood 
education, and assessments and standards. The research conducted by 
these centers will help to inform the efforts of educators all over the 
country.
  I am proud that this bill will continue to support the efforts in my 
State of: West Ed in San Francisco, CRESST at UCLA, and CREDE at UC 
Santa Cruz. All of these programs offer top-notch work that is of 
direct benefit to our entire educational system.
  Perhaps most important this legislation authorizes a new level of 
investment in education research to match the demand for quality 
science on what works to improve education.
  Again, I commend the work of my colleagues Congressman Castle and 
Kildee and urge support of this bill.

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