Titus Statement on the Passing of Nevada State College President Fred Maryanski"Nevada has lost a dedicated educator who devoted his life to promoting higher education both in the classroom and in the community. Dr. Maryanski took the reins of Nevada State College at an important time in its early years, guiding it through a period of expansion as Nevada State College served a growing number of Southern Nevadans."
Titus Supports America COMPETES Act to Increase Innovation and Strengthen U.S. Competitiveness"For decades, Americans have been on the forefront of innovation, leading the way in the global economy. But in order for us to keep our competitive edge and continue to be the leader in the next generation of technology and clean energy advancements, we must make investments in science and math education and cutting edge research and development."
Titus Amendment to America COMPETES Act Makes Improving Teacher Training in Math and Science a High Priority"While the bill currently includes the effectiveness of STEM teacher professional development as a subject to be studied as a ‘grand challenge,’ the bill does not mention the training that soon-to-be teachers receive before they enter the classroom. My amendment highlights the fact that teacher pre-service and training preparation programs have an important part to play in ensuring that future teachers will be well equipped to give our students a strong foundation in the STEM fields."
Titus Highlights $107 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Education in Nevada"Education funds through the Recovery Act have come at a critical time for students and teachers in Nevada. With the state’s education budget facing serious cuts during this tough economic time, funding through the Recovery Act has helped save more than 2,000 education jobs in our state."
Titus Recognizes National Teacher Week"Research has shown that a good teacher is one of the most important factors in a student’s academic success, so it is only appropriate that we take time during National Teacher Week to say thank you to these heroes who positively affect so many lives.
Titus Highlights $23 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Help Turn Around Nevada’s Lowest Achieving Schools“At a time when the state is facing serious budget challenges, this important Recovery Act money will help us improve schools in Nevada that are not making the grade. Nevada’s students deserve an opportunity to meet their god given potential, and only with a quality education can they achieve future success in the global society.”
Titus Applauds Passage of Largest Investment in Student Aid in History"The investments in this bill will help Nevada’s students and dislocated workers obtain the education and training they need to compete in the workforce, and it will do so in a fiscally responsible way. With college costs rising, this landmark legislation will increase funding for Pell Grants and build a world-class community college system that will provide Nevada’s young people with a better education and less debt."
The Classified School Employees of the Year Award ActCongresswoman Dina Titus introduced legislation to establish a National Classified School Employees of the Year Award to recognize the service of school support staff.
Titus Bill Creates Award to Honor School Support Staff"There are approximately 2.8 million education support professionals across the country. Yet too often their contributions go unrecognized, and that is why I am so pleased to have worked with you, Madam Speaker [Rep. Lynn Woolsey], as the lead sponsors of this resolution, a bill that would establish a National Classified School Employees of the Year Award, and I am proud that this legislation has 57 bipartisan supporters and cosponsors."
KVBC: Titus Working to Save Education at Federal Level"Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus says she’s doing everything possible at the federal level to fill in that gap. While at a Henderson elementary school Monday, Titus claimed that the 'Jobs for Main Street' bill that passed the House last year could pour as much as $170 million into our state specifically for education and could save teachers’ jobs."
Titus Supports Bill to Create Jobs, Provide Relief to Nevada’s Families“With Nevada facing near record unemployment, we cannot sit back and hope the economy turns around. We must take action that creates jobs and puts Nevadans back to work. Using TARP funds sends a clear signal that it is time to help Main Street recover from the deepest recession since the Great Depression.
Titus: New Report Highlights Debt Facing Nevada’s College Students“A higher education is vital to the future success of our nation’s young adults, and in order to attract good jobs of tomorrow to Nevada, we must have an educated workforce that is prepared to get the job done. The actions the House has taken this year will go a long way toward lowering the cost of college and reducing the burden on our students and their families.”
Rebel Yell: House Bill to Aid Hard-Hit Students"Titus said she believes the loan bill will have widespread effects on education as well as other federal programs. 'In order to get a quality education, too many students in Nevada and across the country are facing a mountain of debt when they finish school,' she said. 'In order for our young people and our country to prosper, we need to make a college education affordable and accessible.'"
Titus Supports Single Largest Investment in Student Aid"The investments in this bill will help Nevada’s students and dislocated workers obtain the education and training they need to compete in the workforce, and it will do so in a fiscally responsible way. With college costs rising, this landmark legislation will increase funding for Pell Grants and build a world-class community college system that will provide Nevada’s young people with a better education and less debt."
Titus Floor Statement on Student Aid Bill"I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3221. Nevada has been particularly hard hit by the economic downturn. We are facing record unemployment. The investments in this bill will help Nevada’s students and dislocated workers obtain the education and training they need to compete in the workforce, and it will do so in a fiscally responsible way."