Education Secretary Duncan to Testify Before House Education Committee

On Wednesday, March 3, at 9:30 a.m., U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will appear before the House Education and Labor Committee to discuss how strong and innovative education reforms can help rebuild the U.S. economy and restore our competitiveness.

Secretary Duncan will discuss President Obama’s education agenda, including his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2011, which called for Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and pass the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. The Education and Labor Committee kicked off its first hearings on ESEA on February 24th, with a hearing on improving access to high quality charter schools. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act originated in the committee and was approved by the House in September.

WHAT:    
    
Hearing on “Building a Stronger Economy: Spurring Reform and Innovation In American Education”

WHO:           
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

WHEN:        
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
9:30 a.m. EST
Please check the Committee schedule for potential updates »

WHERE:      
House Education and Labor Committee Hearing Room
2175 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.

Note: This hearing will be webcast live from the Education and Labor Committee website.

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