Education Policy
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Stands Behind Bill to Invest in Science, Innovation and Education
Press release announcing Rep. Johnson's support of H.R. 5116 the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. http://ebjohnson.house.gov/index.cfm?Sectionid=21&parentid=18§iontree=18,21&itemid=492 [10/14/2010]
Article by Rep. Parren Mitchell on the Creation of a Department of Education
Weekly column written by Rep. Parren J. Mitchell for the Afro-American Newspaper on the creation of a separate, Cabinet-level Department of Education through the passage of H.R. 2444.
Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards’Amendment Adopted to Track Participation by Minorities in Federally Sponsored STEM Programs
Press release announcing inclusion of Rep. Edward's amendment to create a committee to establish, update and maintain an inventory of the participation by underrepresented minorities in federally sponsored STEM programs and activities in STEM Education Coordination...
Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards’Amendment Included in STEM Education Coordination Act Passed by the House
Release announcing Rep. Edwards'amendment was included in the STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009, H.R. 1709, which passed the House. http://donnaedwards.house.gov/index.cfm?Sectionid=24&parentid=23§iontree=23,24&itemid=164 [10/14/2010]
Carson Secures Federal Funding for Public Education
Press Release announcing that Rep. Carson secured over $2 million for local Indianapolis programs and organizations. http://carson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=439&Itemid=92 [10/18/2010]
Letter from Rep. Shirley Chisholm to Rep. Augustus Hawkins on Student Pushouts with Attached Press Clippings
Correspondence sent to Hawkins thanking him for holding a hearing regarding ousted students. Many of whom were second generation desegregation students.
Fattah Thanks NEA for Support on Educational Equity
Release announcing Rep. Fattah's approval of the National Education Association's support of H.R. 5071, the ESEA Fiscal Fairness Act. http://fattah.house.gov/index.cfm?Sectionid=34&parentid=32§iontree=32,34&itemid=682 [10/14/2010]
Letter from Rep. Walter Fauntroy, Chair of Congressional Black Caucus, to Colleagues Regarding Busing Amendments to Justice Department Authorization Bill
General correspondence sent from Walter Fauntroy to his colleagues discussing the use of buses to integrate public schools.
Testimony of Rep. Shirley Chisholm Before the House Education and Labor Committee
Rep. Chisholm testifies on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus on President Reagan's Budget package and its impact on education.
Press Release from Rep. Augustus Hawkins on Regan Administration Education Budget Cuts
Press Release from the Education and Labor Committee highlighting the expected cuts to the education budget by the Reagan Administration.
Letter from Rep. Shirley Chisholm Regarding Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Correspondence between Hawkins and Shirley Chisholm over the amendments to the Title IX legislation, which Chisholm believes may weaken the 1972 Education Amendments in regards to women's college athletics.