I just want to say that it has been a pleasure to work on this legislation. We have heard compelling stories here today from around the country--compelling stories of transformation of entire cities and school systems, and lives being…

And rise today in strong support of the Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act, legislation that will support the growth and expansion of successful charter schools. Mr. Chairman, for many children and their parents…

I must say I so appreciate the depth of knowledge and the enthusiasm and the passion of the gentleman from Colorado. Always a pleasure. Another great pleasure for me is to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Messer), another…

The challenges facing student athletes should be addressed in a way that protects the athletic and academic integrity of higher education.

College sports have become a favored pastime for millions of Americans.

The recent NLRB decision takes a fundamentally different approach that can make it harder for some students to access a quality education.

I strongly urge the Obama board to change course, and encourage key stakeholders to get to work.

We share the concerns of players that progress is too slow, but forming a union is not the answer.

Good morning. I'd like to begin by welcoming our guests and thanking our witnesses for joining us.

Families, school leaders, and taxpayers deserve a better way forward.

We have stagnated. We have flat-lined, and 11 countries have passed us by.

Anything that reduces access to college, that makes it harder to go, more expensive, takes us in the wrong direction.