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  • Bachmann Honors Delano High School and the Math and Science Academy in Woodbury as Blue Ribbon Schools
    Sep 14, 2009  - Today, Congresswoman Bachmann recognized two schools from Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District, Delano High School and the Math and Science Academy in Woodbury, designated “Blue Ribbon Schools” by the U.S. Department of Education.  The Blue Ribbon status means that a school is either academica... More
  • Bachmann Office to Host Educator Workshop
    Aug 26, 2009  - U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann’s (MN-06) office will be hosting a workshop for teachers, administrators, and PTA leadership on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Bachmann’s Woodbury Office.  Participants will learn about the various free resources available to schools through the Library of Congres... More
  • No Child Left Behind Misses the Mark
    Aug 11, 2009  - It’s been reported this week that over half of Minnesota's public schools – or 1,048 schools – appear to have fallen short of the goals put forth by the federal law known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). A year ago, 936 of approximately 1,950 public schools fell short and failed to meet “Annual Yearl... More
  • Bachmann Re-Introduces School Choice for Foster Kids Act
    Apr 23, 2009  - Today, U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann (MN-06) re-introduced the School Choice for Foster Kids Act, bipartisan legislation to help foster children gain access to quality, stable educations early in life. “Children in foster care face a number of challenges.  Many of them have endured abuse or ... More
  • Bachmann Visits Energy Efficient School
    Feb 19, 2009  - Today, U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann toured Kennedy Community Elementary School, an energy efficient school located in St. Joseph. The new school will be the first one in the nation to meet the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification rating for green schools.... More
  • A 4 Day School Week is No Energy Plan
    Jul 7, 2008  -  Here's one for those folks who think we're making too big a deal out of the outrageous price of gas. The MACCRAY School District that makes up the towns of Maynard, Clara City, and Raymond in western Minnesota is switching to a four day school week. Why the switch? Like everyone else the... More
  • Bachmann Introduces School Choice for Foster Kids Act
    Dec 6, 2007  -  Today, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) introduced the School Choice for Foster Kids Act, bipartisan legislation to help foster children gain access to quality, stable educations earlier in life. Currently, when foster children change homes, many must transfer schools if their new home is locat... More
  • Bachmann Honors Foster Care Organizations
    Nov 2, 2007  - This week, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann introduced bipartisan legislation to honor the contributions of all public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities dedicated to finding homes for foster children and assisting foster families. “Organizations committed to impr... More
  • Bachmann Testifies On Disadvantaged Youth
    Jun 19, 2007  -  WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Michele Bachmann testified before the House Ways and Means Committee today in a hearing on disconnected and disadvantaged youth. Bachmann spoke of her family’s personal experience of sharing their home with 23 foster children and the challenges they faced in finding ... More
  • Cold Spring Close Up Students Meet Congresswoman Michele Bachmann in Washington
    Mar 28, 2007  - Congresswoman Michele Bachmann posed for a picture on the Capitol steps with a group of students from Cold Spring who traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in Close Up. Close Up is the nation’s largest non-profit organization, which welcomes over 20,000 students, teachers and other adults to W... More