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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing today to discuss the effectiveness of the current laws governing education research and student privacy protection. Read more »

There is no denying the fact we live in a data-driven society. Information sharing is connecting and changing almost every industry, and our education system is no exception. Read more »

On Thursday, June 29, at 11:30 a.m., the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will mark up legislative proposals to reform the National Labor Relations Act. The markup will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Read more »

With its 2004 San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned long-standing precedent and began using a subjective test to determine when and where to assert its jurisdiction over Native American tribes. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, issued the following joint statement after President Trump moved to restore balance to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The President has nominated Marvin Kaplan and William E... Read more »

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing yesterday to examine the shocking and systemic lapses in security and safety surrounding the Jobs Corps program. Read more »

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) issued the following statements upon House passage of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353) this afternoon: Read more »

When many Americans think of higher education, they think of a traditional college or university on a sprawling green campus. They think of students leaving college and universities with their degree in-hand, ready for a career and set for life. Read more »

I’d like to thank our panel of witnesses and my colleagues for joining today’s very serious discussion on the safety and security of the Job Corps program. I also want to note my disappointment that the Office of Job Corps has decided not to testify today. Their attendance would have provided the committee with important information about the program and the measures taken by the Office of Job Corps to address these safety concerns. Read more »

In making his impassioned speech on how our county’s economy can grow through tax reform, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said Tuesday, “We need to connect people with the skills they need to get good-paying, in-demand jobs.” Read more »