| Aug. 7, 2023
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Senator Murray Visits Site for New Whatcom Early Learning Center, Discusses Her Work to Make Child Care and Invest in Child Care Workforce
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 18, 2023
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Senator Murray, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Students from Dangerous Seclusion and Restraint Practices
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 11, 2023
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Senator Murray Highlights Critical Importance of Strong Investments in Education and Workforce
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 24, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on Latest Data on Students' Learning
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Every single student deserves a quality education--that's the bottom line. Whether it's getting more resources to K-12 schools across WA state, increasing the Pell Grant, or improving our broken student loan system, I have fought to support our students at every step."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 20, 2022
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Ahead of June 30 Deadline, Pingree Joins Bipartisan Effort Pushing House Leadership to Extend USDA Child Nutrition Waiver Authority, Keep Maine Students Fed at School
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| May 23, 2022
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Letter to Brad Hunt, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, and Greg Axelson, Principal of Coppell Middle School North - Concern Over Bullying Incident Targeting Indian American Student
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| March 11, 2022
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Senator Murray Delivers for Students and Parents With Huge Boost to Public Schools
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Senator Murray's Child Care Plan Would Increase Access to Child Care for Washington State Families, Lower Costs According to New Report
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Since day one of this pandemic, I've been fighting to ensure WA's students can get back in the classroom quickly & safely & that we address learning loss--it's what's best for students & what they deserve. That's what this funding I fought for will help do."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 18, 2021
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Senator Murray Calls for Doubling Key Investments in K-12 Public Schools
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Cantwell Applauds $28.8 Million to Washington State Schools and Libraries to Support Remote Learning from First Round of ECF Funding
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Newhouse Backs School Choice
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 28, 2021
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Newhouse Calls on Inslee to Believe in Science, Stop Discouraging Washingtonians from Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 23, 2021
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Larsen: American WINGS Act Gives High School Students STEM Skills to Soar
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| June 23, 2021
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Cantwell, Hirono Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Boost Gender Equity in Education, Support Title IX
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| June 16, 2021
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Senator Murray Applauds Biden Administration's Move to Protect LGBTQIA+ Students from Discrimination
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 26, 2021
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Scott, Beyer, McEachin, Murphy, Murray Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Students From Dangerous Seclusion And Restraint Practices
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| May 11, 2021
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Cantwell, Colleagues Celebrate Bill Implementation that Will Help Address Digital Divide in Washington
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| May 7, 2021
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Jayapal Introduces Resolution Supporting May as Sex Ed for All Month
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| April 30, 2021
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Rep. Smith Submits Community Project Funding Request for Maritime High School
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| April 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Urges Department of Education to Help Schools Address AAPI Discrimination and Harassment
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 14, 2021
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Cantwell Calls For Increased Research and Development Funding To Keep America Competitive
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| April 13, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Manchin Urges Administration to Implement $800 Million Fund to Support Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 9, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senators Murkowski, Manchin, Burr, Murray, Sinema Send Letter to Education Secretary Cardona on Homeless Youth and Children Funding
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| March 18, 2021
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Senator Murray Announces American Rescue Plan Funding for Washington State to Get Students Back to the Classroom Safely & Support Quality, Affordable Child Care
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 10, 2021
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Rep. Schrier Applauds Final House Passage Of American Rescue Plan Covid-19 Relief Bill
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| March 10, 2021
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Strickland Secures Millions in Relief Aid for South Sound, Sends American Rescue Plan to President's Desk
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| March 10, 2021
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Jayapal Votes for Relief That Puts Money in People's Pockets and Shots in People's Arms
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Rep. Smith Votes to Pass Desperately Needed COVID-19 Relief
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Larsen: American Rescue Plan Delivers Real Relief to Struggling Washingtonians, Puts Nation on Path to Economic Recovery
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Scott, Murray Statement on Importance of Statewide Assessments
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Rep. Smith Statement on President Biden's Plan to Safely Reopen Schools
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Newhouse Calls for Biden, Education Officials to Reopen Schools
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Feb. 10, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwomen of Federal Communications Commission - Senators Markey, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Bennet, Hassan, and Schatz Lead Colleagues in Urging New Fcc to Use Its Emergency Authority to Connect Students to Online Learning
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Acting Chairwoman - Cantwell, Murray, Colleagues Urge New FCC Leadership to Use its Authority to Connect Students to Online Learning During Ongoing Pandemic
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Strickland Votes to Pass Budget Resolution, A Key Tool to Accelerate Passing COVID Relief
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Acting Chairwoman - Murray, Cantwell, Colleagues Urge New FCC Leadership to Use its Authority to Connect Students to Online Learning During Ongoing Pandemic
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Senator Murray Secures Billions to Improve Educational Opportunities for K-12 Public School Students Across the Country
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Larsen: Pandemic Relief is a Down Payment to Protect Washingtonians' Health, Economic Security
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Heinrich Calls For Reauthorization Of SRS, PILT Programs To Ensure Financial Certainty For Rural New Mexico Counties
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Letter to Jeff McElfresh, Chief Executive Officer at AT&T Inc., Thomas Rutledge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications, Inc., Jeffery Storey, President and Chief Executive Officer at Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Pat Esser, President and Chief Executive Officer at Cox Communications, Mike Sievery, Chief Executive Officer at T-Mobile, and Hans Vestburg, Chairman an Chief Executive Officer at Verizon Communications Inc. - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Internet Companies to Support Wider Interest Access During COVID-19
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Sept. 3, 2020
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Senator Murray: Assessments are Critical for Improving Equity Among K-12 Students, But Schools Need Federal Support to Carry Them Out
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Scott, Murray: Republican K-12 Proposal Is "A Recipe For More Chaos And Illness"
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rose DeLauro, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations and the Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - Rep. Williams Urges Relief for Federally Impacted School Districts During COVID-19
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Tlaib, Hayes, and Pressley Lead 100-Plus Members of Congress in Historic $305 Billion Funding Push for K-12 Schools
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Joyce Urges Dept. of Education to Issue Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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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
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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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
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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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
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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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
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Hearing of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies of the Senate Appropriations Committee - CORONAVIRUS: Senator Murray Presses DeVos on Coronavirus Preparation and Proposed Budget Cuts
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Reps. Blumenauer, Cole, Schrier, Moolenaar, Himes, and Stefanik Introduce Bill to Promote Civics Education
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2020
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Larsen, Brooks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve School Safety Nationwide
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Bonamici, Pingree, Newhouse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Food Waste in Nation's Schools
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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Reps. Schrier, Kuster, Burchett, Upton, and Rouda Introduce Bipartisan Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| June 18, 2019
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Murray, DeLauro Statement on Federal Data on How Often Students Are Secluded or Restrained
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 24, 2019
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GAO Report: Inadequate Federal Oversight, Inconsistent State Policies and Practices Are to Blame for Failure to Identify Children with Disabilities
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 28, 2019
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Murray: DeVos Privatization Proposal is "Dead on Arrival" in Congress
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 13, 2019
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Larsen Introduces Legislation to Boost Access to STEM Job Opportunities
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| Jan. 31, 2019
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Mitchell, Rutherford, Dunn, Smucker, Bacon, Stefanik, Meadows, Reed, Gonzalez, Collins, Newhouse Reintroduce Bipartisan School Resource Officer Act
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2018
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Murray Statement on DeVos Decision to Rescind Guidance Aimed At Fighting Racism in Schools
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2018
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Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Calls On Education Secretary DeVos to Stop Plan That Would Weaken Sexual Assault Protections, Start Listening to Students' Concerns
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Tweet - "All students in our country deserve a high quality education--that's why @SenSherrodBrown and I are calling for an investigation into virtual charter schools."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Tweet - "There is almost no research on whether virtual charter schools meet the needs of all students--and this must be investigated."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tweet - "You only need to hear one story of a teacher accidentally firing a gun in a classroom, leaving it where a child can get access to it, or threatening a child with a gun to know we need fewer firearms in schools--not more."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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