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June 26, 2018
Cassidy, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost High School Coding Programs
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "I'm pleased we were able to reach a bipartisan agreement to reauthorize a career and technical education law that helps workers and students get the skills they need to succeed in a changing economy."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 25, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Stop Withholding Funds from TRIO
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Take Action Now to Prevent Gun Violence by Promoting Safe Storage
Sen. Patty Murray
June 21, 2018
Tweet - "Since Columbine, over 210,000 students have experienced a shooting on campus--and 85% of the firearms used in these incidents have come from home or a family member. Safe gun storage and responsible firearm ownership are key to protecting our children. #AskingSavesKids"
Sen. Patty Murray
June 18, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Warren, Harris, Takano, Adams, Espaillat, Colleagues Press Education Secretary for Action on Student Loan Borrowers of Color
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 16, 2018
Tweet - "No one in the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights was consulted before @BetsyDeVosED's rolled back guidance to enforce transgender students' civil rights. This is shameful and wrong."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 15, 2018
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's own employees told her that the discrimination transgender students face in schools can be a matter of life and death. Instead, she backed away from enforcing their civil rights."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Tweet - "If @BetsyDeVosED really wanted to help student loan borrowers, she would stop listening to the for-profit college executives she hired at the Department, and start listening to the millions of students who are desperately looking for relief."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED keeps claiming she wants to help students cheated and defrauded by predatory colleges, but at every turn she has put corporate profits ahead of students' and borrowers' best interests."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Durbin, Murray: Inspector General Reveals New Details About Failure Of DeVos, Trump Admin To Provide Debt Relief To Defrauded Student Borrowers
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Teachers Forced to Foot Bill for Thousands in Promised Aid
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 12, 2018
Tweet - "With stories from Sante Fe, Texas & Parkland, Florida--to Marysville, in my home state--we should all know by now that there is no school, no family, no community that is exempt from the tragedy of gun violence."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Oppose Rule Delay to Hold Online Education Programs Accountable
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - On the Heels of Student-Led Weekend of Action Against Gun Violence in Washington State & Nationwide, Senator Murray Questions Secretary DeVos' Inaction, Lack of Public Input, and Contradictory Statements on Gun Safety Commission
Sen. Patty Murray
June 11, 2018
Tweet - "College is more than the cost of classes, & too many students struggle to complete their education while trying to balance life's expenses. We must work together to support students by addressing all of the costs they're facing--not just the most obvious"
Sen. Patty Murray
June 7, 2018
Tweet - "Secretary DeVos' "student safety" commission was convened in the wake of the Parkland shooting, but will not study the one thing that all school shootings have in common: guns."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 7, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Patty Murray
June 6, 2018
Tweet - "This is absurd, but unfortunately unsurprising. We can't expect the Trump Administration to get serious about solving the issue of gun violence in our schools if they can't even name the problem."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 5, 2018
Tweet - "Today, I urged @BetsyDeVosED to commit to testify in front of the HELP Committee on what meaningful gun safety reform we can enact to help end this scourge of violence in our schools."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 5, 2018
Tweet - "No matter how we judge @BetsyDeVosED's actions over the past year--either on the basis of proficiency or growth--the result is a failing grade."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 5, 2018
Senator Murray Condemns Education Secretary DeVos' Proposed Cuts to Public Education as Another Example of DeVos Putting Her Own Agenda Ahead of Students, Urges Congress to Once Again Reject Her Budget Request
Sen. Patty Murray
June 5, 2018
Tweet - "Instead of listening to the concerns of parents, teachers, & students who have made their voices heard, @BetsyDeVosED has doubled down on a harmful agenda & filled the @usedgov with for-profit college executives & lobbyists looking out for their former employers and clients."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 5, 2018
Tweet - "With this budget, once again, @BetsyDeVosED is ignoring what millions of parents, teachers, and students are asking for -- and has instead proposed more than $4 billion in cuts to elementary and secondary education."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rep. Adriano Espaillat Leads Congressional Call For Secretary DeVos to Correct Testimony and Uphold Obligation to Serve All Students
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 4, 2018
Tweet - "Today, students' dreams of owning a home, having kids, and some day having money to retire take a back seat as the crushing burden of student debt is keeping them from investing in their futures."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 4, 2018
Tweet - "I have made it clear that I want to reauthorize the Higher Education Act to address the rising costs of college, increase access to underrepresented students, hold schools accountable for student success, and ensure every student is safe & free from discrimination on campus."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 25, 2018
Following Push from Harris, Murray, Warren, Democratic Colleagues, Education Department Agrees to Phase Out Private Debt Collectors in Federal Student Loans
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Preserve Educational Equity for English Learners
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos, Department of Education - Preserve Educational Equity for English Learners
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Press for Answers Following Decision to Restore Recognition of For-Profit Accreditor ACICS
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senators Denounce Move by Secretary DeVos to End Investigations and Office Responsible for Protecting Students from Predatory Colleges
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "We must continuously strive for equity, and ensure all students have the tools and support they need to achieve their dreams, no matter where they live, how they learn, or how much money their parents make. #ABetterDeal"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "As @BetsyDeVosED continues to roll back civil rights protections for students, Democrats in Congress are going to keep shining a spotlight on her harmful actions."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "Without strong investments in education our students, and our future workforce, will pay the price. Proud to join @SenSchumer, @NancyPelosi, @BobbyScott, @AFTunion & @NEAToday to introduce #ABetterDeal for teachers and students."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "And by increasing investments in low-income schools and communities, we can make sure that this American tradition continues, and take another important step toward closing the achievement gap and helping elevate the students that need our help the most."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 18, 2018
Tweet - "News coming out of TX is heartbreaking & unfortunately, far too familiar. Every student deserves to feel safe at school and no parent should have to worry about their child returning home safely. We must work together to prevent another tragedy like this from happening again."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 15, 2018
Tweet - "Millions of Washingtonians have been defrauded while trying to go to college--yet President Trump's @CFPB is weakening its ability to protect student loan borrowers from predatory lenders, leaving countless WA students vulnerable."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 15, 2018
Tweet - "I'm heading to the floor to oppose @BetsyDeVosED's #2 at the Department of Education. He supports DeVos' extreme privatization agenda and puts ideology over students. --PM"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 7, 2018
Hatch and Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Modernize Aviation Maintenance
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 2, 2018
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED still doesn't seem to get it--the Secretary of Education should listen to our teachers and parents and stand up for public education."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018
Tweet - "I hope we can step back and look at what's right for kids in the long term. And I hope @BetsyDeVosED will come to realize that means serious investments in public education and support for our teachers and schools."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 2, 2018
Tweet - "As so many K-12 teachers are organizing and using their voices to fight for more investments in public education, early childhood educators and child care workers are still being left behind. Here's what we can do about it à"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018
Tweet - "Investing in our youngest learners and the teachers who care for them is not only the right thing to do, it is a smart investment for our economy and our future."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018
Tweet - "Had a great time today visiting the staff & children at @WWU's AS Child Development Center. It's up to all of us to ensure our next generation of thinkers, workers & leaders are prepared for the challenges of the future--and that starts with giving them a solid educational start."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 1, 2018
AFT Voices - Every Young Learner Deserves Affordable, High-Quality Education
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018
Tweet - "Almost half of 3- and 4-year-olds are not enrolled in high quality preschool programs. This impacts our youngest learners' ability to start kindergarten prepared for success."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Assist Students Harmed by Closure of ITT Tech
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018
Tweet - "All around the country, families are struggling to find and afford high-quality preschool. Find out some of the challenges here"
Sen. Patty Murray
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Concerns Over For-Profit College Industry Lobbyist's "Oversight" Role at the Department of Education
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 26, 2018
Cassidy, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost High School Coding Programs
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "I'm pleased we were able to reach a bipartisan agreement to reauthorize a career and technical education law that helps workers and students get the skills they need to succeed in a changing economy."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 25, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Stop Withholding Funds from TRIO
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Take Action Now to Prevent Gun Violence by Promoting Safe Storage
Sen.Patty Murray
June 21, 2018
Tweet - "Since Columbine, over 210,000 students have experienced a shooting on campus--and 85% of the firearms used in these incidents have come from home or a family member. Safe gun storage and responsible firearm ownership are key to protecting our children. #AskingSavesKids"
Sen.Patty Murray
June 18, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Warren, Harris, Takano, Adams, Espaillat, Colleagues Press Education Secretary for Action on Student Loan Borrowers of Color
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 16, 2018
Tweet - "No one in the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights was consulted before @BetsyDeVosED's rolled back guidance to enforce transgender students' civil rights. This is shameful and wrong."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 15, 2018
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's own employees told her that the discrimination transgender students face in schools can be a matter of life and death. Instead, she backed away from enforcing their civil rights."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Tweet - "If @BetsyDeVosED really wanted to help student loan borrowers, she would stop listening to the for-profit college executives she hired at the Department, and start listening to the millions of students who are desperately looking for relief."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED keeps claiming she wants to help students cheated and defrauded by predatory colleges, but at every turn she has put corporate profits ahead of students' and borrowers' best interests."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Durbin, Murray: Inspector General Reveals New Details About Failure Of DeVos, Trump Admin To Provide Debt Relief To Defrauded Student Borrowers
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Teachers Forced to Foot Bill for Thousands in Promised Aid
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 12, 2018
Tweet - "With stories from Sante Fe, Texas & Parkland, Florida--to Marysville, in my home state--we should all know by now that there is no school, no family, no community that is exempt from the tragedy of gun violence."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Oppose Rule Delay to Hold Online Education Programs Accountable
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - On the Heels of Student-Led Weekend of Action Against Gun Violence in Washington State & Nationwide, Senator Murray Questions Secretary DeVos' Inaction, Lack of Public Input, and Contradictory Statements on Gun Safety Commission
Sen.Patty Murray
June 11, 2018
Tweet - "College is more than the cost of classes, & too many students struggle to complete their education while trying to balance life's expenses. We must work together to support students by addressing all of the costs they're facing--not just the most obvious"
Sen.Patty Murray
June 7, 2018
Tweet - "Secretary DeVos' "student safety" commission was convened in the wake of the Parkland shooting, but will not study the one thing that all school shootings have in common: guns."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 7, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Patty Murray
June 6, 2018
Tweet - "This is absurd, but unfortunately unsurprising. We can't expect the Trump Administration to get serious about solving the issue of gun violence in our schools if they can't even name the problem."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 5, 2018
Tweet - "Today, I urged @BetsyDeVosED to commit to testify in front of the HELP Committee on what meaningful gun safety reform we can enact to help end this scourge of violence in our schools."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 5, 2018
Tweet - "No matter how we judge @BetsyDeVosED's actions over the past year--either on the basis of proficiency or growth--the result is a failing grade."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 5, 2018
Senator Murray Condemns Education Secretary DeVos' Proposed Cuts to Public Education as Another Example of DeVos Putting Her Own Agenda Ahead of Students, Urges Congress to Once Again Reject Her Budget Request
Sen.Patty Murray
June 5, 2018
Tweet - "Instead of listening to the concerns of parents, teachers, & students who have made their voices heard, @BetsyDeVosED has doubled down on a harmful agenda & filled the @usedgov with for-profit college executives & lobbyists looking out for their former employers and clients."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 5, 2018
Tweet - "With this budget, once again, @BetsyDeVosED is ignoring what millions of parents, teachers, and students are asking for -- and has instead proposed more than $4 billion in cuts to elementary and secondary education."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rep. Adriano Espaillat Leads Congressional Call For Secretary DeVos to Correct Testimony and Uphold Obligation to Serve All Students
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 4, 2018
Tweet - "Today, students' dreams of owning a home, having kids, and some day having money to retire take a back seat as the crushing burden of student debt is keeping them from investing in their futures."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 4, 2018
Tweet - "I have made it clear that I want to reauthorize the Higher Education Act to address the rising costs of college, increase access to underrepresented students, hold schools accountable for student success, and ensure every student is safe & free from discrimination on campus."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 25, 2018
Following Push from Harris, Murray, Warren, Democratic Colleagues, Education Department Agrees to Phase Out Private Debt Collectors in Federal Student Loans
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Preserve Educational Equity for English Learners
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos, Department of Education - Preserve Educational Equity for English Learners
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Press for Answers Following Decision to Restore Recognition of For-Profit Accreditor ACICS
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senators Denounce Move by Secretary DeVos to End Investigations and Office Responsible for Protecting Students from Predatory Colleges
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "We must continuously strive for equity, and ensure all students have the tools and support they need to achieve their dreams, no matter where they live, how they learn, or how much money their parents make. #ABetterDeal"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "As @BetsyDeVosED continues to roll back civil rights protections for students, Democrats in Congress are going to keep shining a spotlight on her harmful actions."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "Without strong investments in education our students, and our future workforce, will pay the price. Proud to join @SenSchumer, @NancyPelosi, @BobbyScott, @AFTunion & @NEAToday to introduce #ABetterDeal for teachers and students."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "And by increasing investments in low-income schools and communities, we can make sure that this American tradition continues, and take another important step toward closing the achievement gap and helping elevate the students that need our help the most."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 18, 2018
Tweet - "News coming out of TX is heartbreaking & unfortunately, far too familiar. Every student deserves to feel safe at school and no parent should have to worry about their child returning home safely. We must work together to prevent another tragedy like this from happening again."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 15, 2018
Tweet - "Millions of Washingtonians have been defrauded while trying to go to college--yet President Trump's @CFPB is weakening its ability to protect student loan borrowers from predatory lenders, leaving countless WA students vulnerable."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 15, 2018
Tweet - "I'm heading to the floor to oppose @BetsyDeVosED's #2 at the Department of Education. He supports DeVos' extreme privatization agenda and puts ideology over students. --PM"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 7, 2018
Hatch and Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Modernize Aviation Maintenance
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 2, 2018
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED still doesn't seem to get it--the Secretary of Education should listen to our teachers and parents and stand up for public education."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018
Tweet - "I hope we can step back and look at what's right for kids in the long term. And I hope @BetsyDeVosED will come to realize that means serious investments in public education and support for our teachers and schools."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 2, 2018
Tweet - "As so many K-12 teachers are organizing and using their voices to fight for more investments in public education, early childhood educators and child care workers are still being left behind. Here's what we can do about it à"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018
Tweet - "Investing in our youngest learners and the teachers who care for them is not only the right thing to do, it is a smart investment for our economy and our future."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018
Tweet - "Had a great time today visiting the staff & children at @WWU's AS Child Development Center. It's up to all of us to ensure our next generation of thinkers, workers & leaders are prepared for the challenges of the future--and that starts with giving them a solid educational start."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 1, 2018
AFT Voices - Every Young Learner Deserves Affordable, High-Quality Education
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018
Tweet - "Almost half of 3- and 4-year-olds are not enrolled in high quality preschool programs. This impacts our youngest learners' ability to start kindergarten prepared for success."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Assist Students Harmed by Closure of ITT Tech
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 30, 2018
Tweet - "All around the country, families are struggling to find and afford high-quality preschool. Find out some of the challenges here"
Sen.Patty Murray
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Concerns Over For-Profit College Industry Lobbyist's "Oversight" Role at the Department of Education
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
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