House Education and the Workforce Committee Republicans today released the final in a series of videos that explore new draft legislative proposals to improve federal K-12 education law, known as No Child Left Behind. In the video below, Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD), a member of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, discusses the Student Success Act and the Encouragi... Read more »
House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) today announced a hearing to examine President Obama’s so-called recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The hearing, entitled “The NLRB Recess Appointments: Implications for America’s Workers and Employers,” will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in 2175 Rayburn House Office Building. “... Read more »
During the State of the Union address, President Obama called on Congress to prevent an increase in student loan interest rates from hitting students, stating, “At a time when Americans owe more in tuition debt than credit card debt, this Congress needs to stop the interest rates on student loans from doubling in July.” While we all agree on the importance of keeping college affordable and providi... Read more »
Last night, President Obama laid out his vision for the country in his State of the Union address. While many of the plans and promises sounded oddly familiar, House Republicans have been working for months to turn the president’s rhetoric into action on behalf of students, workers, and employers. Strengthening Job Training Assistance President’s Rhetoric: “And I want to cut through the maze of co... Read more »
House Education and the Workforce Committee Republicans today released the second in a series of videos that explore new draft legislative proposals to improve federal K-12 education law, known as No Child Left Behind. In the video below, Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, shares his thoughts on the Encouraging Innovation a... Read more »
House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address: “President Obama’s inauguration was a historic day of hope for America. At the time, I expressed a desire shared by many for Washington to put principles above partisanship. Unfortunately, Americans have since grown accustomed to failed ... Read more »
Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the scope and efficacy of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs. The report, requested last January by House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), reveals more ... Read more »
House Education and the Workforce Committee Republicans today released the first in a series of videos that explore new draft legislative proposals to improve federal K-12 education law, known as No Child Left Behind. In the video below, Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA), a member of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, discusses the Student Success Act. The bill would ... Read more »
January 22 marked the start of National School Choice Week – a week to celebrate education options for all students. School choice is an important principle that has received bipartisan support in Washington for years. For children who are trapped in under-performing public schools, the opportunity to attend a better school can open doors to new opportunities not only in education, but also in the... Read more »
As President Obama prepares to deliver his latest State of the Union address, he and his advisers are no doubt spending a great deal of time trying to find the right words to explain his abysmal record on the economy. The president has proven he can deliver a great speech, but he continues to disappoint on the issue that matters most: Jobs. Despite what we may hear tomorrow night, a close look at ... Read more »
