Statements, prepared statements, letters, and supplemental material from a hearing to review the proposed Educational Excellence Act of 1989 are presented. The goal of the legislation is to promote excellence in U.S. education through recognition of and rewards to schools, teachers, and students for outstanding achievements; encouragement of the study of science, mathematics, and engineering; and provision of grants to drug-free and urban schools and to black colleges. The statement of Lauro F. Cavazos, U.S. Department of Education, is included. (LMI)