Education
Access to a quality education plays a consequential role in determining a student’s future outcome. No one student is alike, and all children deserve to go to a school that fits their unique needs and learning style. I’m proud that Wisconsin has long been a pioneer in the movement to expand educational access. The first school choice program was born in Milwaukee, and Wisconsin families continue to enjoy freedom in choosing the right type of education for their children today. That’s why I joined the School Choice Caucus here in Congress, to work with like-minded colleagues on this issue and create better outcomes for students.
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WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) recognized the winners of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge.
The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle school and high school students who reside in or attend a school in Wisconsin’s Fifth District. The challenge offers students an opportunity to show off their tech skills by developing their own software application.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) honored candidates from Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District who were recently nominated for appointment to the U.S. service academies.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced a Motion to Recommit to H.R. 1836, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, to ensure President Biden’s vaccine mandate does not prevent veterans who have served our country from utilizing their hard-earned G.I. bill benefits.
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Education undoubtedly plays a foundational role in a student’s early years. The success of this education depends on the cooperative relationship between teachers and parents in order to achieve the best outcome for the student. Where there is cooperation, however, there must be transparency.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced the Curriculum Review of Teachings (CRT) Transparency Act. This legislation would ensure local school districts post the curriculum for each grade of their elementary and secondary schools on a publicly accessible website as a condition of federal funding.
Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic swept our nation from coast to coast, claiming lives, shuttering businesses, schools, churches, and everything in between. Wisconsin was no exception. Prolonged school closures have resulted in a crisis of skyrocketing failure rates across Wisconsin and countless stories about students struggling with their mental health. This is troubling news, but Wisconsin will persevere. In Wisconsin, we know there is only one way, and that way is ‘Forward.’
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) was selected to serve on the House Education and Labor Committee. The Education and Labor Committee has jurisdiction over legislative matters that empower students, workers, job creators, and families. Following his appointment, Congressman Fitzgerald released the following statement: