Senator Clinton's amendment, which was approved last week, provides $250 million a year for teacher recruitment.
One of the sticking points there was whether to approve a $17 million program for teacher recruitment and retention.
He said it was especially crucial that the state allot more funds for teacher recruitment.
So we went big into teacher recruitment and training.
Low pay and difficult working conditions so hamper teacher recruitment here that one in eight teachers is without full credentials.
Energy, attitude and talent are the three central qualities for our teacher recruitment.
"Obviously, teacher recruitment and retention is an important component of any plan that addresses education in this state."
He touched on changes in special education, arrangements for students who failed summer school and teacher recruitment.
His next assignment was to coordinate teacher recruitment throughout the city.