21.   The teacher now needs to ask how best to engage all the children actively.

22.   Above all, the teacher needs to take the work seriously -- which means that whenever possible we ensure that drama time is not interrupted.

23.   And teachers need to understand how computers enhance learning, said Dr. Robert MacNaughton, superintendent of the Ramapo Central School District.

24.   And we know what teachers need to do their jobs well.

25.   And, Ma says, teachers need more common planning time to discuss arithmetic lessons and how children comprehend them.

26.   But at the same time, they say, teachers need to offer their students strong language skills.

27.   But pressed for time and inspiration, teachers may need help in this mission.

28.   Chancellor Rudy Crew has decided that teachers need time to be trained to implement his new citywide curriculum standards, a spokesman said.

29.   Good teachers never have needed to rely on rank or a command structure.

30.   If children are confused, teachers need to understand when to give an answer and when to design exercises to help pupils discover it themselves.