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Today Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi named Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) to serve on the conference committee that will draft a bicameral bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The Florida lawmaker is one of seven House Democrats appointed to the committee.
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) introduced H.R. 3993, the Leveraging and Energizing America's Apprenticeship Program (LEAP) Act, legislation that offers tax credits to employers to help increase the number of registered apprenticeships.
As a lifelong Episcopalian, I am filled with pride over the installation of Bishop Michael Curry, the first African-American leader of the U.S. Episcopal Church. His historic election comes at a challenging time in history for both the nation and the church. In response, Bishop Curry has valiantly pledged to take up "the serious work of racial reconciliation" in his new role and to strive for the "beloved community" envisioned by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"The Obama administration's call for limits on standardized testing is to be commended. It is estimated that America's public school students can expect to take more than 100 such tests between kindergarten and high school graduation. In Florida, some students in grades K-5 have taken 14 assessments in one year, while students in grades 6-12 have been subjected to as many as 23.
Who: Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5), Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27), and other Congressional Lawmakers
What: Where Something Red Wednesday to #BringBackOurGirls
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will hold a press conference Sunday, July 26, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., to discuss the latest efforts to rescue the kidnapped Nigerian school girls who were abducted by the terrorist group Boko Haram more than a year ago.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL) issued the following statement on the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed racial segregation in public schools.
"In the 61 years since the Supreme Court struck down 'separate but equal' in Brown v. Board of Education, countless American children of color have benefited from increased access to opportunities in education," said Representative Wilson.
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the launch of Head Start:
"As a former Head Start teacher, I know firsthand what access to education and a hearty breakfast can do for a child. Head Start has introduced thousands of children to learning and as a result, many of them have gone on to earn college educations, start successful careers and become productive members of society.
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced today that the City of Opa-Locka will receive revitalization grants totaling $400,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Opa-Locka is one of nine communities in Florida to receive a portion of more than $3.9 million in Brownfield grants. This investment will provide communities with funding necessary to assess, clean, and redevelop contaminated sites, which will boost local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and the environment.
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and Bishop Victor T. Curry, pastor of New Birth Baptist Church in Miami, are asking churches in District 24 and across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties to engage their congregations in simultaneous prayer at noon on Sunday, June 21, 2015, for the families of the victims of the tragic church shootings in Charleston, South Carolina, the congregants of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church and the people of Charleston.