December 2019

Washington D.C. Update – December 20, 2019

Dear Colleagues: This will be my final blog for 2019. As I wrap up and as you wrap up, Congress has wrapped up too – with all 12 appropriations bills completed. I think we all need some respite and I’m hoping that for you! A little [...]

Washington D.C. Update – December 20, 2019DrJaneWest2019-12-20T12:18:22+00:00

Washington D.C. Update – December 13, 2019

While the House impeachment proceedings are sucking up most of the oxygen in DC, and will continue to do so through January, bipartisan outbursts are also underway! Christmas miracles are upon us. Dear Colleagues: 1. Funding Agreement on the Horizon! No Shutdown AnticipatedDecember 20, a week from [...]

Washington D.C. Update – December 13, 2019DrJaneWest2019-12-16T16:07:46+00:00

Reps. García and Hayes, Senator Booker Announce Introduction of the DIVERSIFY Act to Create a Well-Prepared and Diverse Educator Workforce

Washington, DC - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL), Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the introduction of the Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve outcomes For Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act. The legislation will increase the TEACH Grant award to support [...]

Reps. García and Hayes, Senator Booker Announce Introduction of the DIVERSIFY Act to Create a Well-Prepared and Diverse Educator WorkforceHECSE2019-12-12T21:37:09+00:00