Education

Congressman Hoyer is strongly committed to ensuring Maryland schools continue to be among the best in the nation and students have the education and skills they need to succeed.

He is also a strong supporter of Full-Service Community Schools, modeled after the highly successful Judy Centers throughout Maryland, which coordinates educational and social service programs through collaborative partnerships with school districts and community-based organizations. By placing services under one roof, Congressman Hoyer believes schools can more effectively and efficiently provide families with access to services they might not easily have access to otherwise.

Congressman Hoyer also helped enact the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which saved taxpayers money, made critical investments in higher education by significantly increasing funding for Pell Grants, made loan repayment more affordable by expanding the Income Based Repayment program, and provided $2 billion to strengthen our community colleges.  Additionally, he supports investing in education for disadvantaged students and students with disabilities, providing additional funds for teacher professional development and protecting Pell Grant funding for needy students pursuing higher education.

Wed, Jun 23, 2021 / Education

Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $10 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding for Head Start Programs Across the State

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Anthony Brown (MD-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) today announced $10,155,895 in funding through the American Rescue Plan for Maryland’s Head Start programs.
Thu, May 13, 2021 / Education, Transportation and Infrastructure

NEWSLETTER: Do You Qualify for a Discount on Your Broadband Bill?

This week, the Federal Communications Commission launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB). This program will work to address the worsening digital divide in our communities that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Established through bipartisan emergency COVID-19 relief passed by Congress last December, this program will help eligible families in the Fifth District pay their monthly broadband bills.
Tue, May 11, 2021 / Education

Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $543.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Maryland Colleges, Universities and Students

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Maryland’s Congressional Delegation, including Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone in announcing more than $543.8 million in American Rescue Plan funding for colleges, universities and students throughout Maryland.
Tue, May 4, 2021 / Education

Maryland Congressional Delegation Secures Additional $727 Million for Students Missing Meals Due to COVID-19 School Closures

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone yesterday announced that Maryland can extend its Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) nutrition and meals assistance program for eligible Maryland children through June 2021.
Wed, Apr 28, 2021 / Education

Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $5.2 Million in Supplemental Early Childhood Education Funding

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone today announced nearly $5.2 million in supplemental federal funding to bolster early childhood programs for low-income families across the state.

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility, Education, Federal Employees, Jobs & the Economy

Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Virtual Meeting with Governor Hogan to Highlight the Success of the American Rescue Plan in Maryland and Discuss Opportunities to Advance the American Jobs Plan

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined a virtual Delegation meeting Tuesday afternoon with Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone, along with with Governor Larry Hogan and his cabinet, to discuss the Governor’s for the upcoming fiscal year. Central to the conversation were the important federal resources from the American Rescue Plan and opportunities for major infrastructure investments through the American Jobs Plan. Below is a statement released by the Delegation following the meeting:
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 / Education

Hoyer Meets with Fifth District Education Leaders to Discuss Robust Investments in Education Provided by the American Rescue Plan

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with education leaders and Superintendents in the Fifth District to discuss how the American Rescue Plan is investing in resources for K-12 students in Maryland to help students make up for lost learning time, eliminate equity gaps in learning, and ensure schools can reopen safely. Click here to watch the full roundtable discussion.
Thu, Mar 11, 2021 / Education

Hoyer Remarks During Fourth Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action

This afternoon, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) participated in the Fourth Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action. Hosted by Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), the event celebrates the important work HBCUs do to prepare students for successful careers. Congressman Hoyer is a founding Member of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery.