March 29, 2024

MD Leaders Meet with State Superintendent

Posted for Congressman Steny Hoyer

 WASHINGTON – Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, Senator Ben Cardin, and Representatives Elijah E. Cummings, Chris Van Hollen, John P. Sarbanes, Donna F. Edwards, and John K. Delaney (all D-MD), hosted last week a Maryland Congressional Delegation Meeting on Capitol Hill with Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Lillian M. Lowery.

The meeting focused on the state of education in Maryland and priorities for Maryland schools, including early childhood education; science, technology, engineering and math education (STEM); closing achievement gaps; increasing college and career readiness; budget priorities; and attracting and developing great educators. Dr. Lowery also provided feedback on re-authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) which the House will be voting on at the end of February.

“I was pleased to meet with Dr. Lowery to discuss the importance of investing in education for future generations of Marylanders,” stated Congressman Hoyer. “Every child in the state of Maryland and around the country deserves a quality education that opens doors to careers and more opportunities. That’s why reauthorizing the ESEA in a bipartisan fashion to help children in under-served communities secure access to the American Dream is so important. I look forward to continuing to work with Dr. Lowery to put the futures of our students first and ensure that Maryland schools continue to be amongst the best in the nation.”

“I would like to thank Dr. Lowery for meeting with Team Maryland today to continue our ongoing discussions to improve Maryland’s school system,” said U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. “I believe one of the highest priorities of government is to ensure all children have access to a high-quality education. I am encouraged that the Senate is moving toward a bipartisan reauthorization of the ESEA and will continue to work to strengthen and improve programs that have led to Maryland’s historic graduation rates. With the help of Dr. Lowery, I’m confident we can get this done for all Maryland students.”

“Ensuring our students have the best education at all levels gives them access to the brightest future possible,” said Congressman Elijah E. Cummings. “We know that education creates opportunities, and with shrinking access to the Middle Class, investments in education at the federal, state and local levels will become more and more critical. Making sure that every child in Maryland has access to a high-quality education is a priority for me, and I look forward to working with Dr. Lowery and my colleagues to achieve that goal.”

“I appreciate Dr. Lowery joining the Maryland delegation to discuss our school system and the need for a high quality education for every child,” said Congressman Van Hollen. “As Congress debates changes to ESEA, we must consider the impacts on local schools and students and ensure that we focus our efforts on expanding opportunity, increasing quality, and giving teachers the tools they need. I look forward to continuing to work with Dr. Lowery and Maryland educators to help all our students succeed.”

 

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