Education Archives - Page 20 of 20 - Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

Providing a World-Class Education for All of our Children

As the proud mother of three sons who graduated from public schools, I understand how important it is to make sure that all of our children have the opportunity to get a high-quality education. It’s my promise to every parent in our community that I’ll always fight to make sure our schools are well-equipped, our students are well-prepared and our teachers have the resources they need to help our children succeed.

This is why, as a member of the House Appropriations Education Subcommittee, I’m a strong supporter of Head Start, expanding early childhood education programs and efforts to incentivize more individuals to choose a career in teaching. Across the United States, we are facing a shortage of qualified teachers. That’s why I introduced the RETAIN Act, which would provide a tax credit that increases annually as teachers continue to serve in low-income schools. Additionally, that’s why I introduced the STRONG Act which attracts more individuals to enter teacher residency programs.

And with college debt surpassing credit card debt for the first time in our nation’s history, I’m also committed to making higher education more affordable and more accessible to hardworking young people. I’m a strong supporter of strengthening federal Pell grants, expanding career and technical education (CTE) programs and reforming the student loan system to reduce the debt burden on graduating students. I am committed to fighting for funding for these programs as a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee.

Our children deserve our full support and we need to do everything possible to prepare them to compete and succeed in a 21st-century economy.

More on Education

Press Release

April 9, 2013

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Introduces Legislation To Prevent Student Loan Interest Rates From Doubling In July

Cheri Joins Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Prevent Stafford Student Loans From Doubling On July 1st Action Comes Days After Bustos Completes Week-Long Community College Tour Of Illinois’ 17th District WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined with other members of the House of Representatives in introducing the Student Loan Affordability Act, which […]

Press Release

January 28, 2013

In Aledo Today: Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Congratulates Mercer County High Golden Eagles for Winning State Football Championship

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News

January 28, 2013

Bustos talks jobs in Galesburg stop

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