I support his amendment and the comprehensive regional assistance centers or CRACs because they provide muchneeded services to schools throughout this country. They are the most efficient source of information and services available under the Improving Americas Schools Act. for local education agencies. tribes. and schools. The CRACs help districts revamp their curriculum to respond to the needs of disadvantaged. language minority. tribal. and migrant kids. These centers work with State departments of education and with school districts in every State to assist them in important systemic reform and in providing technical assistance in critical areas such as technology in the classroom. special education. parental involvement. and the effective training of our countries teachers. The region 8 CRAC located in San Antonio supports the schools in my district of El Paso.