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Congressman Polis, Summit County Educator to Speak at Congressional Literacy Hearing
Nov 17, 2009
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This Thursday, November 19th, Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) and guest Mary Kay Doré, District Student Support Services Manager of the Summit School District, will speak before the House Education and Labor Committee’s Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education at a hearing ...
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Polis, Yarmuth, Murray Introduce Landmark Federal Literacy Bill
Nov 5, 2009
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Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Representatives John Yarmuth (D-KY 3rd) and Jared Polis (D-CO 2nd) announced they would introduce major legislation to fund comprehensive literacy programs in states across the country. The Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) Act wi...
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Polis Legislation Highlights Role of Computer Science Education in a Diverse, American Workforce
Oct 21, 2009
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Last night, Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO), an internet entrepreneur, led the U.S. House of Representatives in passing bipartisan legislation recognizing the week of December 7, 2009 as National Computer Science Education Week. The resolution—H.Res. 558—authored by Polis, highlights the importance ...
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Polis has high hopes for student aid bill
Oct 13, 2009
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Congressman Jared Polis is planning to put all his efforts toward a student aid bill that is part of Barack Obama’s plan to stimulate the economy.
Polis held a press conference call Wednesday on the progress of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act.
The single largest investment in educati...
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Floor Speech in Support of H Res 707 – National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Oct 6, 2009
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M. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.Res. 707, a bill that supports the designation of October 4th as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
Adult education and family literacy programs provide millions of Americans with the skills needed to lead productive lives, boost their academ...
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Polis Legislation Pays Tribute to Adult Education & Family Literacy
Oct 6, 2009
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Polis Legislation Pays Tribute to Adult Education & Family Literacy
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) today led the U.S. House of Representatives in passing bipartisan legislation supporting the designation of the week of October 18, 2009 as Adult Education and Family Literacy W...
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Colorado representative Polis proposes act to support replication of successful charter schools
Oct 2, 2009
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Jared Polis founded the New America Schools in Colorado. Now, he is using his position in the federal government to expand the efforts of charter schools.
According to the National Association of Public Charter Schools:
Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) has put forward a bold new proposal, the All ...
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Education and Labor Hearing Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Sep 23, 2009
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Education and Labor Hearing Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Mr. Chairman, Thank you for not only holding this important hearing today, but in your leadership on this bill now, and in past congresses. This issue is of vital importance for millions of individuals across our country who, like ce...
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House Passes Polis Provisions in Historic College Aid Act
Sep 17, 2009
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Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) today urged his colleagues to support H.R 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), which makes the single largest investment in higher education in history. The bill, which passed the House today by a vote of 253 to 171, includes three amendme...
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Remarks in Support of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA)
Sep 16, 2009
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I rise in support of the rule House Resolution 746 and the underlying bill, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which was passed by the House Education and Labor Committee with bipartisan support. I thank Chairman Miller and my colleagues on the committee for their leadership in this hist...
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