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PreK-12 Education

Biggert Statement: Hearing on “Examining GAO's Review of Selected Head Start Grantees”
May 18, 2010 - Thank you Chairman Miller, and thank you to the witnesses who are here this afternoon to discuss this extremely important – and extremely troubling – topic. As the name indicates, the Head Start program is designed to give our neediest children a “head start” before enrolling in school. Because chil... More

Cassidy Statement: Hearing on H.R. 4330, the All Students Achieving through Reform Act of 2009
Feb 24, 2010 - Thank you Chairman Miller, and let me begin by welcoming our distinguished panel of witnesses. We’re here this morning to talk about proposals to expand access to high-quality charter schools – a cause we’ve long embraced on this side of the aisle, and one that is drawing increasing support on the o... More

Kline Statement: Markup of H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act
Feb 4, 2010 - Before we begin, I want to recognize Chairman Miller and Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers for their hard work on this issue. Every member of this committee was disturbed by the findings of the Government Accountability Office, and every one of us believes our schools must provide a safe environment fo... More

Thompson Statement: Hearing on Improving Our Competitiveness: Common Core Education Standards
Dec 8, 2009 - We’re here today to take a closer look at the Common Core State Standards Initiative and how coordinated efforts to strengthen academic standards can enhance American competitiveness. The Common Core Initiative is being developed through the joint leadership of the National Governors Association Cen... More

Castle Statement: Hearing on Improving the Literacy Skills of Children and Young Adults
Nov 19, 2009 - Good Morning. I would like to thank Chairman Kildee for holding today's hearing. I am pleased the Committee is examining current federal literacy initiatives and ways to improve the reading comprehension skills of all children from birth through high school. Today, 14 percent of Americans over the a... More

Rep. Price Testimony at Hearing on "Teacher Equity: Effective Teachers for All Children"
Sep 30, 2009 - The month of September marks the beginning of the school year for many localities across the country. And for the next year, the one person who will have more influence and input other than a set of parents into a child’s development will be a teacher. For those with a young child who is entering sc... More

Kline Statement: Hearing on “Teacher Equity: Effective Teachers for All Children”
Sep 30, 2009 - We’re here today to explore how to ensure all children are taught by effective teachers. Study after study has shown that effective, knowledgeable teachers are among the most important factors when it comes to improving student academic achievement. High-quality teachers are more important than stat... More

Statements by Rep. Platts and Rep. Castle During the Joint Subcommittee Hearing on "Strengthening School Safety Through Prevention of Bullying"
Jul 8, 2009 - Today we are here to discuss the safety of our nation’s schools, with particular regard to bullying. While the issue of bullying is nothing new, its ever-changing face has unfortunately kept it prevalent in our nation’s schools. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services,... More

Castle Statement: Hearing on “The Future of Learning: How Technology Is Transforming Public Schools”
Jun 16, 2009 - I am pleased the Committee is exploring the timely issue of how technology is transforming our nation’s public schools. More often, people are using different technologies to gather and disseminate information. I believe that in today’s technologically-driven world, states and school districts throu... More

McKeon Statement: Hearing on “Building on What Works at Charter Schools”
Jun 4, 2009 - Thank you, Chairman Miller, and good morning. I want to thank you for holding this important hearing and thank our witnesses for being here to shed light on a key opportunity to improve educational options for students and families. Republicans on this Committee have been strongly committed to the c... More

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