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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

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

Rokita Statement: Hearing on "Raising the Bar: How Education Innovation Can Improve Student Achievement"
Feb 14, 2013 - As a father of two young boys, I know today’s kids learn differently than previous generations. They are more adept at effortlessly figuring out new technology and seamlessly incorporating it into their daily lives. Recognizing the wealth of technology now at our fingertips, several states are worki... More

GOP Leaders Criticize Obama Administration’s Failure to Support Low-Income Children through D.C. OSP
Feb 1, 2013 - House Republican leaders today sent a letter to Education Secretary Arne Duncan on the administration’s failure to properly support and implement the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), w hich helps low-income children in the nation's capital escape underperforming schools. Signed by House E... More

Committee Leaders Seek Clarification on Obama School Safety Recommendations
Jan 31, 2013 - U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN), Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), and Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Chairman Todd Rokita (R-IN) today sent letters to Attorney... More

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