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Aug. 30, 2023
Risch Joins Tim Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Biden Administration Investigate Chinese Communist Party Influence in American K-12 Schools
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 26, 2023
Fox News Sunday
Sen. Tim Scott
June 12, 2022
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
May 10, 2022
Bennet, Scott Applaud Senate Passage of Resolution to Celebrate National Charter School Week
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 5, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education - Bennet, Scott, Feinstein Send Bipartisan Letter Urging the Department of Education to Protect Charter Schools
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 22, 2022
Tweet - "This #PublicSchoolsWeek, I want to thank the teachers and administrators that have kept our public schools running throughout the pandemic. As a former educator, I'm grateful for their work to create safe and equitable spaces for students to learn during these challenging times."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 2, 2022
Cassidy, Scott, Burr Introduce the Kids in Classes Act
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education; Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, US Dept. of Justice - Kennedy, Judiciary Republicans probe Garland, Cardona for answers on DOJ targeting parents
Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Jan. 4, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden and the Democrats delivered over $2 billion in 2021 alone to help K-12 schools reopen safely. This is a critical step towards recovering from the pandemic and making America's greatness accessible for all."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 5, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Defend Parents
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Nov. 2, 2021
Tweet - "As a former teacher, I know firsthand the importance of early childhood education. The #BuildBackBetter framework will make free, high-quality preschool available for 3 & 4 year olds. Nearly 100,000 children in South Carolina could benefit from this historic investment."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, and Hon. Miguel Cardona - Inspecting President Biden's Push to Pressure Concerned Parents into Silence
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - On DOJ Intentions on What's Classified as Criminal Conduct
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 9, 2021
Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Obernolte, 32 members of Congress ask CDC to show the science on masking in schools
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Sept. 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Regarding Mask Mandates
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Scott Urges Colleagues to Put Kids First and Reopen American Schools
Sen. Tim Scott
July 22, 2021
Tweet - "As I said during today's @ReaganInstitute #RISE2021 panel, I wish we spent half as much time discussing what it will cost our kids' futures if we don't invest in our education system as we do arguing about the price tag. Infrastructure is more than roads and bridges."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2021
Tweet - "Shots in arms. Money in pockets. Kids in schools. People in jobs. Our country needed bold action to pull ourselves out of this crisis and Democrats delivered with the American Rescue Plan."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 20, 2021
Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Allow Schools to Use Federal Properties for In-Person Learning
Rep. Nancy Mace
May 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Congressman Rice Leads Congressional Letter Condemning Biden Administration's Attempt to Implement Critical Race Theory in Education Curriculums
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 17, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks the 67th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Yet we are still fighting to secure equal education for all of our children. COVID-19 has only worsened that disparity. Building back better must include providing a high-quality education for everyone."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2021
Scott Introduces Resolution Celebrating National Charter Schools Week
Sen. Tim Scott
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - Emmer Encourages Funding for STEM Education
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
April 28, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden has been focused on delivering relief to Americans since his first day in office. He's put shots in arms, money in pockets, gotten Americans back to work & kids back in the classroom. His leadership is helping this country heal. #JointSession"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021
Senator Tim Scott Announces Opportunity Internships
Sen. Tim Scott
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Reopening schools safely is critical to our country's future, and I am very pleased to see the Biden-Harris Administration working to ensure that students, teachers, and staff safely return to the classroom."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 15, 2021
Tweet - "We have to treat broadband as integral to infrastructure. Without internet you can't do online learning, you can't find jobs online, you can't participate in telehealth. Today, having internet is vital to stay connected to society."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021
Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Tillis, Colleagues Demand Answers on CDC Distorting School Reopening Data
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 9, 2021
Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rubio, Colleagues Demand Answers on CDC Distorting School Reopening Data
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 9, 2021
ICYMI: Senator Scott Calls Out Democrats' Partisan Spending Bill, Charts Path Forward for America
Sen. Tim Scott
March 5, 2021
Rubio Leads Amendment to Get Students Back to School
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform - Comer & Oversight Republicans Call for Hearings on Child Welfare & Reopening Schools
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Feb. 17, 2021
Fox News - Sen. Tim Scott: COVID taught us this lesson -- school choice matters more than ever
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 12, 2021
Fox News - Mace: The Kids Aren't Alright -- Open Schools, Now.
Rep. Nancy Mace
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Senate to Vote on Three Scott-Led Budget Amendments
Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 28, 2021
During National School Choice Week, Rubio, Scott, Colleagues Reintroduce Choice Act
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 25, 2021
Young, Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 25, 2021
Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution
Sen. Tim Scott
July 23, 2020
Rep. Norman Issues Statement on SC Gov. McMaster's SAFE Grants
Rep. Ralph Norman
July 22, 2020
Scott and Chairman Alexander Introduce School Choice Now Act
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 14, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide
Rep. William Timmons, ...
July 8, 2020
Tweet - "As we approach the upcoming school year, we must ensure that all of our children have access to high-speed internet so they don't fall behind their peers."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2020
Congressman Wilson Encourages Students to Participate in the Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Joe Wilson
Nov. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Our economy is seeing a growing number of jobs in the STEM/STEAM fields. By exposing our children to the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, & math at a young age, we can ensure that they're prepared for the jobs of tomorrow. #STEMDay"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the #BrownvBoard decision, which began in South Carolina as Briggs v. Elliott. The extraordinary actions of ordinary people led to the desegregation of public schools, and we must honor their legacy by continuing to fight for equity in education."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019
Sen. Cruz Introduces Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Cornyn, Bennet, Scott, Warner Introduce Bill to Support Teachers and School Leaders
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 24, 2019
Congressman Wilson Leads Military School Choice
Rep. Joe Wilson
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Aug. 30, 2023
Risch Joins Tim Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Biden Administration Investigate Chinese Communist Party Influence in American K-12 Schools
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 26, 2023
Fox News Sunday
Sen.Tim Scott
June 12, 2022
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
May 10, 2022
Bennet, Scott Applaud Senate Passage of Resolution to Celebrate National Charter School Week
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 5, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education - Bennet, Scott, Feinstein Send Bipartisan Letter Urging the Department of Education to Protect Charter Schools
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 22, 2022
Tweet - "This #PublicSchoolsWeek, I want to thank the teachers and administrators that have kept our public schools running throughout the pandemic. As a former educator, I'm grateful for their work to create safe and equitable spaces for students to learn during these challenging times."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 2, 2022
Cassidy, Scott, Burr Introduce the Kids in Classes Act
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education; Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, US Dept. of Justice - Kennedy, Judiciary Republicans probe Garland, Cardona for answers on DOJ targeting parents
Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Jan. 4, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden and the Democrats delivered over $2 billion in 2021 alone to help K-12 schools reopen safely. This is a critical step towards recovering from the pandemic and making America's greatness accessible for all."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 5, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Defend Parents
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Nov. 2, 2021
Tweet - "As a former teacher, I know firsthand the importance of early childhood education. The #BuildBackBetter framework will make free, high-quality preschool available for 3 & 4 year olds. Nearly 100,000 children in South Carolina could benefit from this historic investment."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, and Hon. Miguel Cardona - Inspecting President Biden's Push to Pressure Concerned Parents into Silence
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - On DOJ Intentions on What's Classified as Criminal Conduct
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 9, 2021
Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Obernolte, 32 members of Congress ask CDC to show the science on masking in schools
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Sept. 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Regarding Mask Mandates
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Scott Urges Colleagues to Put Kids First and Reopen American Schools
Sen.Tim Scott
July 22, 2021
Tweet - "As I said during today's @ReaganInstitute #RISE2021 panel, I wish we spent half as much time discussing what it will cost our kids' futures if we don't invest in our education system as we do arguing about the price tag. Infrastructure is more than roads and bridges."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2021
Tweet - "Shots in arms. Money in pockets. Kids in schools. People in jobs. Our country needed bold action to pull ourselves out of this crisis and Democrats delivered with the American Rescue Plan."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 20, 2021
Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Allow Schools to Use Federal Properties for In-Person Learning
Rep.Nancy Mace
May 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Congressman Rice Leads Congressional Letter Condemning Biden Administration's Attempt to Implement Critical Race Theory in Education Curriculums
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 17, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks the 67th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Yet we are still fighting to secure equal education for all of our children. COVID-19 has only worsened that disparity. Building back better must include providing a high-quality education for everyone."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2021
Scott Introduces Resolution Celebrating National Charter Schools Week
Sen.Tim Scott
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - Emmer Encourages Funding for STEM Education
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
April 28, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden has been focused on delivering relief to Americans since his first day in office. He's put shots in arms, money in pockets, gotten Americans back to work & kids back in the classroom. His leadership is helping this country heal. #JointSession"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021
Senator Tim Scott Announces Opportunity Internships
Sen.Tim Scott
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Reopening schools safely is critical to our country's future, and I am very pleased to see the Biden-Harris Administration working to ensure that students, teachers, and staff safely return to the classroom."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 15, 2021
Tweet - "We have to treat broadband as integral to infrastructure. Without internet you can't do online learning, you can't find jobs online, you can't participate in telehealth. Today, having internet is vital to stay connected to society."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021
Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Tillis, Colleagues Demand Answers on CDC Distorting School Reopening Data
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 9, 2021
Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rubio, Colleagues Demand Answers on CDC Distorting School Reopening Data
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 9, 2021
ICYMI: Senator Scott Calls Out Democrats' Partisan Spending Bill, Charts Path Forward for America
Sen.Tim Scott
March 5, 2021
Rubio Leads Amendment to Get Students Back to School
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform - Comer & Oversight Republicans Call for Hearings on Child Welfare & Reopening Schools
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Feb. 17, 2021
Fox News - Sen. Tim Scott: COVID taught us this lesson -- school choice matters more than ever
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 12, 2021
Fox News - Mace: The Kids Aren't Alright -- Open Schools, Now.
Rep.Nancy Mace
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Senate to Vote on Three Scott-Led Budget Amendments
Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 28, 2021
During National School Choice Week, Rubio, Scott, Colleagues Reintroduce Choice Act
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 25, 2021
Young, Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 25, 2021
Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution
Sen.Tim Scott
July 23, 2020
Rep. Norman Issues Statement on SC Gov. McMaster's SAFE Grants
Rep.Ralph Norman
July 22, 2020
Scott and Chairman Alexander Introduce School Choice Now Act
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 14, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide
Rep.William Timmons, ...
July 8, 2020
Tweet - "As we approach the upcoming school year, we must ensure that all of our children have access to high-speed internet so they don't fall behind their peers."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 2, 2020
Congressman Wilson Encourages Students to Participate in the Congressional Art Competition
Rep.Joe Wilson
Nov. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Our economy is seeing a growing number of jobs in the STEM/STEAM fields. By exposing our children to the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, & math at a young age, we can ensure that they're prepared for the jobs of tomorrow. #STEMDay"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the #BrownvBoard decision, which began in South Carolina as Briggs v. Elliott. The extraordinary actions of ordinary people led to the desegregation of public schools, and we must honor their legacy by continuing to fight for equity in education."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019
Sen. Cruz Introduces Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Cornyn, Bennet, Scott, Warner Introduce Bill to Support Teachers and School Leaders
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Jan. 24, 2019
Congressman Wilson Leads Military School Choice
Rep.Joe Wilson
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