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PreK-12 Education

Kline: States, School Districts Deserve Flexible, Dynamic Education Policies
May 7, 2013 - The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), today held a hearing to examine the appropriate federal role in accountability and explore innovative state and local efforts to hold schools accountable for student performance. In his opening remarks, Chairman K... More

Committee Members Conduct Oversight of Obama ESEA Waivers
Apr 19, 2013 - Dear Secretary Duncan: More than a year ago, the Department of Education chose to stop working with Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and instead began issuing temporary, conditional waivers to states. To date, 34 states and the District of Columbia have received wa... More

Rokita Statement: Hearing on "Raising the Bar: Reviewing STEM Education in America"
Apr 10, 2013 - Good morning. I’d like to start by thanking our panel of witnesses for joining us today. This hearing provides a valuable opportunity to discuss the state of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, education in America. In the past 10 years the number of STEM jobs grew three times... More

Hearing Highlights Need for More Effective STEM Education Programs
Apr 10, 2013 - The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN), today held a hearing to review the state of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in America. Members discussed the need to reevaluate the federal government’s STEM inv... More

Hearing Highlights Ways Better Teacher Evaluation Systems Help Improve Student Performance
Feb 28, 2013 - The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN), today held a hearing to explore the innovative methods states and school districts are using to evaluate and promote teacher effectiveness. The hearing marks a renewal of the committee’s eff... More

School Leaders and Safety Experts: Strong Relationships, Planning Critical to Protect Students
Feb 27, 2013 - The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), today held a hearing entitled “Protecting Students and Teachers: A Discussion on School Safety.” Members examined ways school leaders and local officials can help students feel more secure in the classroom. During... More

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Subcommittee Announces Hearing to Explore Innovative Teacher Evaluation Programs
Feb 26, 2013 - On Thursday, February 28 at 9:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN), will hold a hearing entitled “Raising the Bar: How are Schools Measuring Teacher Performance?” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn ... More

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** TIME CHANGE: Kline Announces Hearing to Explore School Safety in the Wake of Sandy Hook Tragedy
Feb 25, 2013 - Chairman Kline will convene a full committee hearing on Wednesday, February 27 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss school safety issues in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. The hearing, entitled “Protecting Students and Teachers: A Discussion on School Safety,” will take place in room 2175 ... More

Kline: Time for 'Less Rhetoric and More Facts' on Obama Pre-K Proposal
Feb 14, 2013 - House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) today released the following statement after President Obama spoke in Decatur, Georgia about his new early childhood education proposal: If the president believes this is an important initiative, he owes Congress and the Ameri... More

Left Turn: Obama Pre-K Proposal Raises Serious Questions
Feb 14, 2013 - When President Obama called for expanded access to early childhood education during Tuesday’s State of the Union address, House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline warned, “Before we spend more taxpayer dollars on new programs, we must first review what is and is not working... More

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