The governor of Indiana points out that national reports have stressed the importance of the teacher's role in education. Capable teachers are needed, or education simply will not take place. Three critical areas must be addressed in order to bring talented people to the schools and keep them there: salaries; professional licensing or certification; and maintenance of professional morale and development. The year 1984 must be a year of action. We must dispel myths and outline steps to improve the quality of our future teachers. (BJD)