Education

Dear Friend, This week, Congress passed the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to finally replace No Child Left Behind. For too long, federal education policy has remained woefully outdated. ESSA will bring meaningful and much-needed reforms to our education system for Washington’s students, educators and school districts, and I was pleased to support it. Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA1) and Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) today introduced a resolution, H. Res. 554, supporting the goals and ideals of Computer Science Education Week. Computer Science Week is celebrated December 7-13, 2015. “As someone who had a long career in the technology sector before coming to Congress, I know firsthand how… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today voted for a bipartisan reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). “Expanding opportunity for the next generation starts by ensuring every child has access to a great education,” DelBene said. “I’m glad Congress is replacing this… Read more »

BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) signed on to a letter to President Sunil Gulati of the U.S. Soccer Federation calling for gender equity in the world of soccer. “For the sake of honest, transparent and equitable international competition, FIFA must be reformed. The United States should be the leader in reform efforts and women’s soccer can be the… Read more »

ROCK PORT – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today joined 4th and 5th graders from Darrington Elementary to watch eagles along the Skagit River. “I’m thankful that Washington’s First District is home to some of our nation’s most beautiful national forests, parks, mountains, waterways and wildlife,” DelBene said. “Taking care of our natural… Read more »

BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today visited classrooms in Washington’s First District to see what local students and teachers are working on during American Education Week. “Expanding opportunity for the next generation starts by ensuring every child has access to a great education and world-class teachers. That’s why I’m so pleased we have… Read more »

BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is reminding Washington’s First District high school students that her office is now accepting submissions for the Second Annual Congressional App Challenge. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 15, 2016. “As someone who worked in the technology sector before coming to Congress, I know firsthand that innovation requires… Read more »

 Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (WA) and Maria Cantwell (WA) and U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) applauded the announcement that Washington state will receive more than $2.1 million through the U.S. Department of Justice to provide additional recovery support to the Marysville and Tulalip communities, following the shooting at… Read more »

GROWING up, my family struggled financially, but I was able to get a great college education with the help of student loans and financial aid. Together we must ensure today’s students have the same opportunity. Making higher education more affordable isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also crucial to maintaining America’s role as a global leader in the… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today congratulated Lake Washington Institute of Technology for receiving a significant grant to help veterans succeed in the classroom. “Today, too many veterans in our region are still struggling to find jobs,” DelBene said. “Lake Washington Institute of Technology currently provides veteran students with important financial aid… Read more »