Tag: Education
‘We Have to Close This Skills Gap’: Speaker Ryan’s Remarks from Leadership Press Conference
June 21, 2017
“We need to renew our emphasis on trades, on apprenticeships, on career and technical education. This is how we help get people into jobs that will double and triple what they’re already making, and put them on a steady career path." Read More
We will defend schools against innovation-crushing regulations.
February 07, 2017This week, we’re focused on reversing regulations harmful to our nation’s schools. Both in principle and in practice, we believe that education is most successful when states, local leaders, and, hey—this may be a crazy thought: moms and dads—have decision-making power over education in their own communities. These are the people, not bureaucrats in Washington, who know the needs of their kids and understand how to best tailor curriculums and tests to those needs. Read More
Statement on Passage of School Choice Reauthorization
April 29, 2016
"With the help of Mayor Bowser, Chairman Chaffetz, and members of the D.C. city council, we have the momentum to keep this program alive. Let’s get this done for these kids.†Read More
Speaker Ryan Holds Enrollment Ceremony for Bipartisan Education Reform
December 09, 2015
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), House and Senate leaders, and leaders of the House and Senate education committees took part today in an enrollment ceremony to mark the passage of S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act, bipartisan legislation that reduces the federal role in K-12 education, restoring local control, and empowering parents. Speaker Ryan made the following remarks at today’s ceremony: Read More
Every Student Should Have an Opportunity to Succeed
December 02, 2015"The path to success starts with a great education, and we are committed to making sure every student has the opportunity to succeed." Read More
529 Day: Middle-Class Ohio Families Voice Their Support for Critical College Savings Tool
May 29, 2015The federal government should be working to increase educational opportunity for students - not their parents’ tax bills. Read More
Speaker Boehner on the February 2015 Unemployment Report
March 06, 2015Republicans remain focused on solutions that will help grow the economy and support more jobs and better wages for all Americans. Read More
A Bipartisan Vote to Expand College Savings for Middle-Class Families
February 25, 2015
With the cost of tuition up by double digits under President Obama, the last thing he should do is make it even harder to pay for college. Read More
A Good Conservative Bill That Empowers Parents & Students
February 25, 2015
We’re for an opportunity society and empowering people around America to do their best and to empower them to get the education that’ll help them be successful in life. Read More
By The Numbers: Expanding 529 Plans Helps Families Avoid Staggering Student Loan Debt
February 24, 2015Instead of making it easier for students and parents to plan and save for the rising cost of tuition, the president’s proposal would have forced them to borrow even more... Read More