These hearings focused on House Resolution (H.R.) 1310, a legislative proposal incorporating H.R. 30 and H.R. 582. This proposed legislation has three main parts: (1) assistance to elementary and secondary levels of education to improve the quality of instruction and achievement; (2) postsecondary education assistance; and (3) a national policy on science and engineering manpower, and an engineering and science personnel fund for matching grants. Individuals presenting testimony and/or providing prepared statements for these hearings include: Carl Perkins; Paul Simon; William Goodling; Jon L. Mills; Craig Phillips; Joseph Pettit; Evelyn Handler (presenting views of the higher education community); James Gant (representing the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education); Maryly Peck; Jon Fuller (representing members of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities); Timothy Worth; Robert Gillespie; Richard Van Horn; David Florio (representing the American Education Research Association); Don Dimancescu; Robert Finnell; Jerry Jasinowski; Jack Geils (representing the American Society of Engineering Education); and Bill Aldridge (representing the National Science Teachers Association and other professional science teacher organizations). Included (in an appendix) is a letter from Bruce Christenson (president, National Public Television), a statement from the National Education Association, and additional material submitted for the record. (JN)