Education
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Education has proposed a rule that has the potential to close some private secondary institutions and keep fewer students from accessing federal lending for career and technical education.
“I joined nine of my colleagues in the Pennsylvania delegation in a letter to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to protest what is called the gainful employment regulation that is currently under consideration,” said U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard.
Washington, D.C.—Dr. Thomas Butler, superintendent of Ridgway Area School District in Elk County, today testified before a U.S. House hearing on education stating that, “We need to transform our schools to meet the needs of the 21st century.” Dr. Butler said he faces three challenges to that transformation.
Washington, D.C.—The Committee for Education Funding last night awarded the Outstanding New Member Award to U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard. The award was given for his commitment to the nations’ students through advocating education as an investment in the future.
The ceremony, sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association and the Arts and Entertainment Television Network, took place last night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington where several other legislators were honored for their achievements.