Education

I am committed to building a world-class education system that challenges students with high academic standards and sets clear, attainable goals for student achievement. In addition, I am working to give local communities the flexibility to revamp schools to better address the needs of students at risk of dropping out.

Sep 29 Bingaman: New Mexico Schools to Benefit from Education Grants
Sep 15 Bingaman: N.M. Universities Receive Grants to Support Hispanic Students
Sep 01 U.S. Education Department Releases $64.9 Million for New Mexico Schools to Keep Teachers in the Classroom
Aug 05 Bingaman: Bill Would Help New Mexico Close Its Budget Gap
Aug 02 Bingaman Talks to New Mexico Radio Reporters About Week Ahead
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Sep 02 Keeping Teachers in New Mexico's Classrooms
Apr 28 Reinvesting in New Mexico's Students
Dec 01 A Productive Year in Congress: 2009 in Review
Sep 01 Fail to Graduate, Fail to Compete: Strengthening Our Economy By Improving Graduation Rates
Mar 01 Getting Our Economy Back on Track
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Highlights

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Dec 13 New Mexico State University Commencement Speech
Dec 18 Enhancing Teaching Standards and License Portability Act
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Full Listing of Senator Jeff Bingaman: Education Statements

This Congress Statements | Last Congress Statements

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Highlights

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Oct 20 Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009
Sep 29 Graduation Promise Act of 2009
Apr 02 Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001
Apr 02 School Day Factor Act of 2009
Jun 04 Border Law Enforcement Anti-Drug Trafficking Act of 2009
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Full Listing of Senator Jeff Bingaman: Education Legislation

This Congress: Legislation Sponsored | Legislation Cosponsored
Last Congress: Legislation Sponsored | Legislation Cosponsored

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Highlights

Sep 29 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
Apr 25 America Competes Act
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Only a small number of votes are highlighted here. See this listing of votes on the U.S. Senate website for for a full record.

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POLICY THEMES

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A photo of the dome of the U.S. Capitol. This photo is also a link to the Introduction to the Senate page.

GLOSSARY

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INTRO TO THE SENATE

The Senate is an institution of deliberation and compromise. [MORE]

HOW LAWS ARE MADE

After a senator introduces legislation, it is assigned to the appropriate committee and subcommittee. [MORE]