Nomination Hearing of the Committee on Labor and Human Resources, United States Senate, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, on Richard W. Riley, ... January 12, 1993 (Classic Reprint)

Explore the Senate confirmation hearing that shaped the direction of U.S. education policy in the early 1990s. This record covers the nomination of Richard W. Riley of South Carolina to be Secretary of Education and the surrounding discussions about national standards, school reform, and the federal role in a local-dominant field.The document highlights Riley’s tenure as South Carolina’s governor, showcasing his education reform efforts, coalition-building with business leaders, parents, and teachers, and measurable results in student achievement, dropout reduction, and teacher salaries. It also captures the broader questions lawmakers asked about funding, accountability, and how federal leadership can support state and local initiatives without stifling innovation. Riley’s track record of education reform and coalition building in a Southern state Debates on national standards, school improvement, and accountability Discussion of the balance between local control and federal leadership Questions on programs like National American Schools Development and other reform effortsIdeal for readers of education policy, political history, and government proceedings who want a window into how education leadership is debated at the national level.Note: This description reflects the provided material and aims to present the content neutrally without spoilers beyond the stated premise. Read more