On Thursday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on “The State of K-12 Education.” Lawmakers and experts expressed concern about declining student achievement, citing recent NAEP scores and pandemic-related setbacks.
Key points:
The need for evidence-based literacy instruction and stronger academic standards;
Growing support for teacher apprenticeships and mentorship programs to address shortages;
Concerns about chronic absenteeism, student engagement, and mental health challenges;
Debate over federal education funding levels and prioritieshe need for evidence-based literacy instruction and stronger academic standards;
Growing support for teacher apprenticeships and mentorship programs to address shortages;
Concerns about chronic absenteeism, student engagement, and mental health challenges;
Debate over federal education funding levels and priorities;
Committee leaders offered different perspectives: Chairman
Bill Cassidy emphasized school choice, while Ranking Member Bernie Sanders highlighted the importance of addressing poverty and living conditions that impact student learning.
You can watch the full hearing at https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings
Watch the latest Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on “The State of K-12 Education" here: www.help.senate.gov/hearings
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