HIGHLIGHTS

President Makes Education the Top Priority in FY13 Budget

President Obama has released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2013.  Building on his top priority to boost the middle class and promote economic fairness, President Obama made clear in his budget that high-quality education is absolutely critical to rebuilding our economy, and that a strengthened American workforce requires that we continue to invest in education.  The President’s emphasis on education is evidenced by the fact that education is targeted for the single largest percentage increase of any discretionary item in the entire federal budget.   Learn more.

Take Action Today:  Urge Congress to pass a budget resolution that reflects the President’s emphasis on education as a top priority. 

HOUSE ESEA HEARING SET FOR FEBRUARY 16

House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline has introduced two ESEA reauthorization bills – the Student Success Act (H.R. 3989) and the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act (H.R. 3990).  A hearing on the bills is scheduled for February 16.  Learn more.

Take Action Today: Educators working in schools and classrooms across the country are the best and most effective voices to ensure a good ESEA reauthorization bill. Your experience and expertise are critical to the debates in Congress and policymakers need to hear what you have to say. Contact your Representative today to give your thoughts about what will work best for your students and school.