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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

***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*** Subcommittee to Examine Alternative Teacher Certification Programs
Jul 23, 2012 - On Tuesday, July 24 at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), will hold a hearing entitled, “Education Reforms: Discussing the Value of Alternative Teacher Certification Programs.” The hearing will take place in roo... More

Hunter: Latest Race to the Top Plan Adds to “Boondoggle of Bureaucracy” Facing Schools, Students
May 22, 2012 - House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) issued the following statement on the Department of Education’s plan to launch a new version of the stimulus-era Race to the Top program: “Despite reports that nearly every Race to the Top state ... More

VIDEO RELEASE: Committee Leaders Highlight Enhanced Flexibility, Innovative Teacher Policies in K-12 Education Bills
Mar 1, 2012 - This week, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce approved two pieces of legislation to revamp K-12 education law. During committee consideration of the Student Success Act (H.R. 3989) and the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act (H.R. 3990), Republicans discussed ways both ... More

Committee Approves K-12 Education Reform Legislation
Feb 28, 2012 - The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), today approved two pieces of legislation to rewrite elementary and secondary education law. The Student Success Act (H.R. 3989) was approved by the committee in a vote of 23 to 16. The Encouraging Innovation and E... More

Organizations Representing Students and Schools Offer Support for K-12 Legislation
Feb 28, 2012 - Today, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce is considering the Student Success Act (H.R. 3989) and the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act (H.R. 3990). Together, these bills represent a new way forward in K-12 education. Below are a few key endorsements from organizations... More

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Committee to Mark Up the Student Success Act and the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act
Feb 24, 2012 - On Tuesday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m., the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), will begin a markup of the Student Success Act (H.R. 3989) and the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act (H.R. 3990). The markup will take place in room 2175... More

Education Leaders Express Support for K-12 Reform Legislation
Feb 16, 2012 - The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), today held a legislative hearing on the Student Success Act (H.R. 3989) and the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act (H.R. 3990). The two pieces of legislation represent the next chapter in Republican... More

Committee Leaders Voice Support for K-12 Education Reform Bills
Feb 15, 2012 - House Education and the Workforce Committee Republicans are rallying in support of new K-12 education legislation introduced last week by committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN). The Student Success Act (H.R. 3989) and the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act (H.R. 3990) represent the next... More

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