THE PROBLEM The federal government’s involvement in elementary and secondary education is at an all-time high. In 2013, the federal government spent nearly $35 billion on K-12 education – a roughly 400% increase over the past 30 years – and the Department of Education operates more than 80 programs tied to the nation’s classrooms. A one-size-fits-all accountability system, known as ‘Adequate Year... Read more »
THE PROBLEM Every child in every school deserves access to an excellent education. Unfortunately, the country continues to fall far short of reaching that goal. The federal government’s involvement in local K-12 schools is at an all-time high, yet student achievement remains stagnant. Approximately one out of every five students drops out of high school. Many that do graduate lack the knowledge a... Read more »
THE PROBLEM: The involvement of parents and education leaders is vital to ensuring every student in every school receives an excellent education. Yet, under the current law, states and school districts are bound by what Washington wants, not by what parents and education leaders know their children need. The one-size-fits-all federal accountability system, known as ‘Adequate Yearly Progress,’ res... Read more »
On Wednesday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m., Governor Mike Pence (R-IN) will testify at a hearing chaired by House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN). The hearing, entitled “Expanding Opportunity in America’s Schools and Workplaces,” will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Workplaces and schools across the country face significant challenges. ... Read more »
House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal: A budget reflects priorities, and it’s clear the president’s priorities continue to be more spending, more taxes, and more government. This budget would perpetuate what we’ve experienced in recent years: an anemic economy, sluggish... Read more »
Each year, countless parents have no choice but to send their children to broken schools. For many students, their likelihood for success is contingent upon their zip code, not their unique needs and abilities. Fortunately, there are educational opportunities that offer a promising alternative. By empowering parents with access to innovative options – online, private, charter, homeschool, and dual... Read more »
The House Education and the Workforce Committee today released subcommittee assignments for Republicans members in the 114th Congress. “We have a lot to do over the next two years,” said Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline. “Our success will be due in no small part to the great work of our subcommittees. We have a dedicated team, and I look forward to working with each member... Read more »
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statements in recognition of National School Choice Week: Speaker Boehner: A good education is the great equalizer in America, and parents deserve the chance to pick the schools that will best meet their kids’ needs and aspiration... Read more »
The House of Representatives is taking action this week to strengthen support for victims of youth sex trafficking. Congress has been debating a number of bipartisan proposals that would enhance existing aid for runaway and homeless youth and improve identification and assessment of child sex trafficking victims. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) discussed the ... Read more »
As a father and grandfather, I find it difficult to imagine anything more terrifying than a loved one falling victim to youth sex trafficking. Yet each year, hundreds of thousands of children and families are forced to live with the pain and suffering that stems from this deplorable crime. Mr. Speaker, let me be clear: this crime is taking place right here in our own country; it is impacting our c... Read more »
