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.
I was pleased to host a grant writing workshop today for Fifth District organizations that are enriching the lives of Marylanders of all ages.
I thank the Maryland Chamber for providing the Maryland Congressional Delegation with the opportunity to come together and discuss important issues affecting Maryland's economy and ways we can work together to promote entrepreneurship and job creation.
The MDBioLab is an outstanding example of innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs that enrich our students' education and provide them with the skills they need to compete for the jobs of tomorrow.
The monthly jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics this morning demonstrates that, while our recovery continues, Congress must do more to help the private sector create jobs that pay well and open doors to opportunity.
The President's budget released today reflects important priorities for the state of Maryland and our nation – increasing economic opportunity, promoting job growth, and strengthening our national security, while addressing our long-term fiscal sustainability.
The President's budget released today reflects important priorities for the state of Maryland and our nation – increasing economic opportunity, promoting job growth, and strengthening our national security, while addressing our long-term fiscal sustainability.
Today, I met with Dr. Maxwell to discuss his priorities and vision for the Prince George's County School System.
I was pleased to join members of our community today to discuss the progress we are making in Southern Maryland to diversify our economy, promote innovation, and secure the high-skill, high-wage jobs we need for a strong future.