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Education and Opportunity

April 10, 2017
A new program at Scranton Elementary is helping better serve students with dyslexia, and lawmakers are taking note.

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Capitol Dome and U.S. Flag against dramatic sky
January 10, 2017
Blog Post
On Tuesday (January 10), the House of Representatives approved H.R. 321, the Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act.
Issues:Education and Opportunity

October 16, 2016
Blog Post
For the students who have taken a deep interest in coding – whether skilled or novice coders – there is a place where they can highlight their talents for the state and the country to see.
Issues:Education and Opportunity

September 27, 2016
U.S. Sens. John Boozman (AR), Tom Cotton (AR), and Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) each issued the following statements congratulating South Arkansas Community College on its award of a $788,587 grant from the Economic Development Administration to construct the Advance Manufacturing Training Center in El Dorado.

July 29, 2016
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-District 4, discussed a number of current issues Thursday during a speaking engagement at National Park College.

July 28, 2016
During Coffee with the Congressman event Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., stressed a program he is helping to develop with conservative House Republicans of restoring America's confidence.

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A Better Way To Fight Poverty
June 8, 2016
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (WI-01) released the Republican Party’s first of six platforms in a vision for a confident America on Tuesday (June 8). The policy position, entitled “A Better Way to Fight Poverty,” tackles America’s poverty epidemic in a compassionate, policy-driven manner, according to Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04).

May 13, 2016
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement in response to the Obama administration’s directive ordering schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their gender choice.

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schoolroom desks and chairs
April 11, 2016
Blog Post
The Library of Congress today announced two grant opportunities in the areas of teaching and professional development.
Issues:Education and Opportunity

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dyslexia forum
March 21, 2016
Blog Post
Watch the full video of the Congressional Dyslexia Forum, as well as two segments from the ADE Dyslexia Conference for Arkansas Schools earlier in the day.
Issues:Education and Opportunity