Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 3076, the Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act. The Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act, H.R. 3076, builds upon the success of the graduate fellowship programs within the Higher Education Act (HEA). Because graduate education trains the faculty who train the teachers of tomorrow, the legislation recognizes subject areas in elementary and secondary education facing shortages, and places a priority on those subject areas, working to create a pipeline of highly qualified teachers to improve education at all levels. Since enactment of No Child Left Behind, this Congress, the administration and educators nationwide have recognized the importance of having highly qualified teachers in the classroom. We need to raise teacher quality standards in our education system, but also help our teachers find the means to meet these goals. H.R. 3076 is an important step toward this end. By expanding our graduate programs, we guarantee that our students will be educated by highly qualified teachers with an extensive knowledge base. It is a great step toward the betterment of our education system. I encourage my colleagues to support H.R. 3076 as an important reform to our higher education system and ultimately to our Nation.”