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May 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee - Rosen, Cortez Masto Join Bipartisan Calls for Additional Funding for School Districts on Federal Land in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep Speier and 49 Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Inclusion of at least $175 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education in Coronavirus Relief Package
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 8, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader; Mitch Mc Connell, Senate Majority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Representative TJ Cox Leads Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Invest in Rural Stem Education
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "While Christopher Elementary school is closed for classes, volunteers have set up shop - and five different bus routes - to deliver 600 meals to families in need every day. Proud to see our state's helpers come together to support their neighbors."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 2, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2020
Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 26, 2020
Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - King Critical of Distance Learning Funding Shortfall in Coronavirus Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to Mark Schultz, Department of Education Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - As Schools Close Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Cantwell, Senate Democrats Relay Concerns for Children with Disabilities to Department of Education
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Cicilline, Young Call for Extra Afterschool and Summer Learning Funding
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 11, 2020
Congressmen Cohen and Davis Applaud Committee Vote to Advance Rosenwald Schools Bill
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 3, 2020
Improving Security on School Grounds
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 28, 2020
Public Schools Week and the President's Budget
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bennet, Gardner Call on Federal Government to Expand Analysis of K-12 Education Spending in New Study
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.2 Million for Stem Education on Chicago's South Side
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Announces Introduction Of The STOP Bullying Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 21, 2019
Tweet - "I'm pleased that @GovPritzker and @ISBEnews have taken swift action to end isolated seclusion in Illinois schools. I will be supporting legislation at the federal level to ensure no student in America is subjected to this medieval practice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Announces School Violence Prevention Grants for Kankakee County Schools
Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 30, 2019
Congressman García's Message to Chicago Teachers, Students and Families
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 10, 2019
Bost Announces School Safety Grants
Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 4, 2019
Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge for 18th District High School Students
Rep. Darin LaHood
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May 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee - Rosen, Cortez Masto Join Bipartisan Calls for Additional Funding for School Districts on Federal Land in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep Speier and 49 Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Inclusion of at least $175 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education in Coronavirus Relief Package
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 8, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader; Mitch Mc Connell, Senate Majority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Representative TJ Cox Leads Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Invest in Rural Stem Education
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "While Christopher Elementary school is closed for classes, volunteers have set up shop - and five different bus routes - to deliver 600 meals to families in need every day. Proud to see our state's helpers come together to support their neighbors."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 2, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2020
Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 26, 2020
Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - King Critical of Distance Learning Funding Shortfall in Coronavirus Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to Mark Schultz, Department of Education Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - As Schools Close Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Cantwell, Senate Democrats Relay Concerns for Children with Disabilities to Department of Education
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Cicilline, Young Call for Extra Afterschool and Summer Learning Funding
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 11, 2020
Congressmen Cohen and Davis Applaud Committee Vote to Advance Rosenwald Schools Bill
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 3, 2020
Improving Security on School Grounds
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 28, 2020
Public Schools Week and the President's Budget
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bennet, Gardner Call on Federal Government to Expand Analysis of K-12 Education Spending in New Study
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.2 Million for Stem Education on Chicago's South Side
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Announces Introduction Of The STOP Bullying Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 21, 2019
Tweet - "I'm pleased that @GovPritzker and @ISBEnews have taken swift action to end isolated seclusion in Illinois schools. I will be supporting legislation at the federal level to ensure no student in America is subjected to this medieval practice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Announces School Violence Prevention Grants for Kankakee County Schools
Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 30, 2019
Congressman García's Message to Chicago Teachers, Students and Families
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 10, 2019
Bost Announces School Safety Grants
Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 4, 2019
Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge for 18th District High School Students
Rep.Darin LaHood
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