Political Quotes

We are the Education Committee in Congress, and we have done nothing to empower teachers or address the dangerous teacher shortage that is looming.

The declining value of the Pell Grant, the bedrock of our financial aid system, has also increased the burden for students and families.

Mr. Chair, today I rise in opposition to H.R. 5. As an educator, I believe parent voices should be honored in schools. All educators believe this. We know that this bill is not about that at all. We have always had parents involved in our…

The work we do here today has direct consequences on your lives and futures. I hope all my colleagues will keep today's hearing grounded in our most important priority: supporting your success and pursuit of the American Dream.