Committee Statements | Education & the Workforce Committee

Teacher Quality

Hunter Statement: Hearing on “Education Reforms: Discussing the Value of Alternative Teacher Certification Programs”
Jul 24, 2012 - Studies have repeatedly shown teacher quality to be one of the most influential factors on student academic achievement. As a father of three young children, I’ve seen firsthand how positively kids respond when inspired and motivated by an exceptional teacher – they work harder, enjoy learning, and ... More

Kline Statement: Hearing on "Reviewing the President's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Proposal for the U.S. Department of Education"
Mar 28, 2012 - Welcome back, Secretary Duncan, to the Education and the Workforce Committee. We realize your time is valuable and we appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today about the president’s budget proposal. When we met this time last year, we discussed the importance of using taxpayer dollars wisel... More

Kline Statement: Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 3990, the Encouraging Innovation and EffectiveTeachers Act
Feb 28, 2012 - As we begin the markup of the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act, I’d like to take a moment to briefly describe the changes made in the substitute. The Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act provides states with the tools to support private entities engaged in activities th... More

Kline Statement: Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 3989, the Student Success Act
Feb 28, 2012 - The amendment in the nature of a substitute for the Student Success Act makes a number of technical clarifications, but it also includes an important change that I’d like to highlight for the committee. In reviewing feedback from members and education stakeholders, we have noticed a shared desire to... More

Kline Statement: Markup of H.R. 3989, the Student Success Act and H.R. 3990, the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act
Feb 28, 2012 - Today we will begin consideration of the Student Success Act and the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act. These pieces of legislation will rewrite the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which has been overdue for reauthorization since 2007. Statistics paint a clear picture of the ... More

Kline Statement: Hearing on H.R. 3989, the Student Success Act and H.R. 3990, the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act
Feb 16, 2012 - Last January, we began a discussion on the importance of rewriting elementary and secondary education law. We acknowledged No Child Left Behind’s shortcomings, and convened a series of hearings in which dozens of witnesses described the challenges facing our nation’s education system. We discussed t... More

Hunter Statement: Hearing on "Education Research: Identifying Effective Programs to Support Students and Teachers”
Nov 16, 2011 - Providing more information about educational quality to families and communities is essential to improving K-12 schools in America. We are here today to discuss the value of education research, explore the appropriate level of federal involvement, and examine ways to improve current law to provide m... More

Kline Statement: Hearing on "Education Reforms: Exploring Teacher Quality Initiatives"
Jul 27, 2011 - Good morning, and welcome to our committee hearing on teacher quality initiatives. I’d like to thank our witnesses for joining us today. Your time is valuable and we appreciate the opportunity to get your perspective on how states, school districts, and the federal government can support and encoura... More

Kline Statement: Hearing on "Education Reforms: Promoting Innovation and Flexibility"
Apr 7, 2011 - Over the last several months, our committee has been actively examining the current state of education in the nation. We have listened to state and local leaders who are working to improve the quality of education our children receive. Through a series of hearings, we have heard stories of both chal... More

Kline Statement: Hearing on "Streamlining Federal Education and Workforce Programs: A Look at the GAO Report on Government Waste"
Apr 6, 2011 - Good morning and welcome. I’d like to thank the U.S. Comptroller General, Mr. Gene Dodaro, for joining us today as we shed light on wasteful federal government spending. Your time is valuable and we appreciate the opportunity to get your thoughts on duplicative teacher and workforce training program... More

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