On Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will hold its Organizing Meeting, during which the Committee will consider and adopt the Committee Rules and a Committee Oversight Plan for the 118th Congress. What: Education and the Workforce Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress. When: 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office B... Read more »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent letters yesterday to the Departments of Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services asking whether the Biden administration’s policy of making committee chairmen’s inquiries a priority will change now with the Republican majority in the House. During the 117th Congress, these agencies effectively stonewalled House Repub... Read more »
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor this week in celebration of National School Choice Week. Chairwoman Foxx’s Remarks: “The benefits of school choice cannot be overstated—on average, students participating in school choice programs perform better academically and see higher college admission rates. These factors make school choice a no-br... Read more »
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) hosted a roundtable to discuss the consequences of the Biden administration’s student loan agenda for borrowers, taxpayers, and servicers. Following the meeting, Chairwoman Foxx said: “The Biden administration’s student loan repayment moratorium and executive actions have created unnecessary confusion for borrowers and st... Read more »
What do Americans want from K-12 education? The answers may surprise you. According to a new report by Populace Insight, called the Purpose of Education Index, most Americans want K-12 education to be focused on practical skills and outcomes—not college attendance. In fact, respondents ranked college attendance 47 out of 57 when it comes to education priorities, with most Americans expressing a de... Read more »
If you weren’t scrolling through the Education Department’s (ED) recent financial statement—you missed a doozy! On page 116, KPMG says it can’t audit 2022 because ED can’t support its forgiveness estimates. The financial report released by the Department is a sham. Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) said: "The Department is blatantly lying about how much taxpayer... Read more »
Today, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), along with Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Agriculture Committee Chair "GT" Thompson (R-PA), introduced H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act, which expands educational and credentialing opportunities for workers ... Read more »
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke at the National School Choice Week Rally in Washington, D.C. to highlight the importance of education freedom. Excerpts of Chairman Foxx’s remarks: “We need a system that cares more about the interests of students than preserving its own power and control. “I know all of you students here today are grateful that yo... Read more »
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) welcomed the new and returning Republican Members appointed to serve on the Committee in the 118th Congress. “The work of the Committee on Education and the Workforce touches every stage of Americans’ lives. From child care to workforce development to retirement, our jurisdiction is broad. I am excited to see such a stron... Read more »
Parents are embracing an education marketplace model, where students and families can choose schools that fit their needs. The education establishment must recognize that the government’s monopoly on K-12 education is over—and that is a good thing. In Case You Missed It via the Washington Times, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx’s op-ed celebrates growing opportunities for students to learn and thrive. Emp... Read more »
