[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 40 (Friday, March 26, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E453]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   INTRODUCTION OF THE KNOWLEDGE UTILIZATION IN EDUCATION ACT OF 2004

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2004

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I wish to briefly announce the introduction of 
the Knowledge Utilization in Education Act of 2004.
  This act, which I will introduce today in the House of 
Representatives with bipartisan support, aims to increase the use of 
research-based knowledge to boost student performance and close the 
achievement gap.
  There is a clear need for this legislation. Research shows that 
student achievement increases when teachers use practices based on 
scientifically valid research. While the No Child Left Behind Act 
requires educators to use instructional practices based on research, 
such practices are not widely used. Given that students in 25,000 
public schools may not be making adequate yearly progress, steps must 
be taken now to meet the demand for research-based instruction.
  Overall, the act would help schools by providing new resources so 
educators can link education knowledge to classroom practice. The bill 
would also launch a national leadership initiative to bolster education 
knowledge.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this act. Congress 
should act now to give classroom teachers the research-based tools they 
need to help our Nation's children succeed. Thank you.

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