Education

Senators Bob Casey and Al Franken and Representatives Jared Polis and Linda Sánchez were joined by singer Clay Aiken, Dancing with the Stars' Louis Van Amstel, and Sirdeaner Walker and Tammy Aaberg, two mothers who lost their sons to suicide after they faced in-school bullying, to stress the importance two bills that address bullying and harassment of students in schools. The Student Non-Discrimination Act, modeled after Title IX, introduced by Rep. Jared Polis and Sen. Al Franken, would provide... Read more

Today, Representatives Jared Polis (D-CO), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Barney Frank (D-MA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) leaders of the House LGBT Equality Caucus, formally requested assistance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to stem the occurrence of suicides among LGBT youth. In response to recent highly publicized suicides across the nation, the Members sent a letter to Pamela S. Hyde, Administrator of HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) u... Read more

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Reps. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) and Mike Castle (R-Del.) introduced bipartisan legislation today to ensure that young Americans receive an environmental education. The National Environmental Education Reauthorization Act (S. 3833, H.R. 6194) would modernize legislation originally passed in 1990 that created a program within U.S. EPA to educate the public about the environment. Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said the leg... Read more

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1560, which designates the week of December 5, 2010, as National Computer Science Education Week to support increased public awareness of, and interest in, the field of computer science and careers in computers. I am honored to have joined Mr. Ehlers of Michigan for the second year in a row as bipartisan cosponsors in recognizing the critical importance of computer science education to the future of our country and to a strong economy and ... Read more

Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) issued the following statement today after the Senate failed to advance a defense authorization bill that included measures to repeal the ban on openly gay servicemembers, known as "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), and to open the door to citizenship for undocumented immigrants attending college or serving in the military, known as the DREAM Act. “Today America was dealt a double blow. I am disappointed to see that despite the concerted efforts of the Administration ... Read more

Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) released the following statement today honoring Hispanic Heritage month, calling for Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform to ensure that the contributions of Americans of Hispanic heritage can continue for years to come. “This month we honor the Hispanic community and pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions that Hispanic Americans have made throughout our country’s history, and continue to make every day. Despite being a vital part of our nation... Read more

Members of Colorado’s congressional delegation today joined U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke in announcing more than $100 million in grant funding for the Longmont-based Centennial Board of Cooperative Education Services through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This $100.6 million grant, with an additional $34.7 million in matching contributions, will allow Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to offer affordable middle-mile broadband service in Colorado, wit... Read more

Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) Remarks Supporting H.R. 1586, Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Most of my colleagues here today, Madam Speaker, have interrupted their important activities back home in their districts to be here for this unusual, but not unprecedented, August session. As we stand here today, Madam Speaker, debating assistance for States and school districts across the country, I can't think of a better reason for Members to rush back to the Capit... Read more

Former Colorado State Senator Sue Windels has joined the Office of Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) as his Constituent Advocate for education, effective August 23. “With her legislative accomplishments, passion for education and real life experience as a public school teacher and parent, Sue brings a wealth of knowledge to my office and will be a welcome addition to our team,” said Polis. Windels served in the Colorado State Senate (District 19) from 2001-2008, where she chaired the Senate Educati... Read more

Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO), an internet entrepreneur and former Chairman of the Colorado Board of Education, introduced H.R. 5929 – the Computer Science Education Act – that would expand access to high-quality computer science education for all students. “In a world dominated by Facebook and ipods, every child stands to benefit from a rigorous computer science education,” said Polis. “Quality K-12 computer science education is crucial to America’s competitiveness in the 21st Century, yet too... Read more