The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education of the Committee on Education and the Workforce met to hear testimony on "Innovative Teacher Preparation: Properly Equipping America's Educators." Opening statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Aaron Bean, Chairman, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education; and (2) Prepared statement of Honorable Suzanne Bonamici, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. The following witnesses presented a statement: (1) Dr. Carole Basile, Dean, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University; (2) Dr. Melba Spooner, Dean, Reich College of Education, Appalachian State University; (3) Sharif El-Mekki, CEO, Center for Black Educator Development; and (4) Dr. Greg Mendez, Principal, Skyline High School, Mesa Public Schools.