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“ Our children’s education is not only the key to their personal success, but also to the success of our country’s economic growth. ” |
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On May 17, 1954, the United States Supreme Court announced its decision that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal." The decision effectively denied the legal basis for segregation in Kansas and 20 other states with segregated classrooms and would forever change race relations in the United States. Learn More about Brown v. Board of Education >>>
Democrats in Congress are committed to promoting public policies that value equal justice, equal opportunity, and community. We are fighting to ensure quality and accountability in public education for all Americans.
Democrats Celebrate
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), and other Members of Congress joined special guests at an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Read her remarks >>>
Leader Pelosi signed on as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan resolution introduced last week recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Read the Resolution >>>
Fulfilling the Promise
Protect Head Start. There are 297,000 African American children currently being served in the Head Start program. Democrats oppose Administration proposals to weaken Head Start and will work to strengthen and expand the program so that all children enter school ready to learn.
Open the Doors of Opportunity to All. Democrats will continue to press the Administration for the funds necessary to successfully implement federal school reforms, ensure teacher quality, support high standards, reduce class sizes, and provide strong math and science programs.
After-School Programs. Democrats are committed to providing adequate federal support for after-school programs, which have proven an effective way to reduce juvenile crime and improve overall education performance.
Make College More Affordable. Democrats oppose Republican proposals to cut funding for student loans and grants. Democrats have a plan to make college tuition tax deductible up to $12,000 per year for middle class families, and we support increases in funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
“ Democrats are united in presenting a New Direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as its people, one that brings opportunity, security, and prosperity to all Americans. ”
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
