Education

I am committed to expanding educational opportunities for all Americans and preparing them to succeed in a global economy.

As a father of two public school students, I believe that all children deserve an opportunity to benefit from a great public education. In the U.S. House of Representatives, I was proud to support the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which provided funding for states to develop innovative early learning standards and hire qualified and well-compensated childhood development professionals.

Earning a college degree shouldn't be a luxury, but something that every American family can afford, which is why in the Senate I have cosponsored legislation to keep federal student loan interest rates low. Investing in education improves job opportunities, increases lifetime earnings, and is essential to our nation's economic competitiveness.

As the only engineer in the Senate, I know that a solid education in science, technology, and mathematics are pivotal in driving our country’s global competitiveness.

I will continue to work to ensure higher education is affordable and within reach for every student in New Mexico, and that educators have the resources, training, and support they need to help students succeed.  

Latest

• Udall, Heinrich Secure Landmark Conservation and Energy Bills In End of Year Package

  Posted on 12/02/14

  Several landmark conservation and energy bills championed by U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) are included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was finalized today. Read More

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• ADVISORY: Heinrich To Deliver Keynote At Quality Of Life Initiative Symposium In Santa Fe

  Posted on 12/02/14

  U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will deliver the keynote address to kick off the second annual Quality of Life Initiative Symposium on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 1:10 p.m. MT at the Santa Fe Community College. The two-day symposium, entitled, "Education, Engagement, Empowerment, Equity," will focus on ways the community can strengthen their efforts to improve the quality of life in Santa Fe's south side. Read More

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• Udall, Heinrich Announce More Than $400,000 for Navajo Distance Learning

  Posted on 11/24/14

  Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced $447,748 in funding for a distance learning initiative for the Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, N.M. Read More

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• Heinrich Votes To Increase Access To Quality Child Care For New Mexico Families

  Posted on 11/17/14

  Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich voted for the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014, a bill to help expand access and improve the quality of child care for children and families. Read More

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• Heinrich To Discuss Jobs And Workforce Development In Valencia County, Will Speak At F-16 Taco Display Ceremony In Albuquerque

  Posted on 10/31/14

  U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will travel to Valencia County and Albuquerque on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, to discuss job creation, workforce development, and speak at the F-16 Taco display dedication ceremony. Read More

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• Udall, Heinrich Applaud Apple Tech Grants For New Mexico Schools

  Posted on 10/30/14

  U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded Apple's announcement that it will provide, through the White House ConnectED initiative, six New Mexico schools with grants to help increase technology in the classrooms. Read More

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• Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $8.5 Million for Sipapu Ski Resort, Santa Fe Charter School

  Posted on 10/23/14

  Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján announced that Sipapu Recreational Development in Vadito and the Academy for Technology and the Classics Foundation in Santa Fe will each receive more than $4.2 million in guaranteed loans to advance their operations. Read More

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• Udall, Heinrich Announce Funding To Improve Public Television Access For Zuni Pueblo

  Posted on 10/22/14

  Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced $65,000 in federal grant funding to improve public television reception in rural areas of McKinley County. The grant, made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Public Television Digital Transition Grant Program, will allow New Mexico PBS to replace its existing analog system and install a new low-power digital translator for the KNME-TV Zuni Pueblo Digital Television Project, which provides service to the Zuni Pueblo area. Read More

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• Daily Lobo: Grant gives colleges tools to help workers

  Posted on 10/21/14

  Eleven community colleges in New Mexico - including UNM's four branch campuses — will split $15 million in federal funding to develop innovative training programs in partnership with local businesses to direct New Mexican adults into the workforce. Read More

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• Heinrich Delivers Keynote At Commercial Space Symposium In Las Cruces

  Posted on 10/16/14

  U. S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivered a keynote address at the International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS) on Thursday, October 16, 2014 in Las Cruces. Senator Heinrich's speech, entitled, "A New Frontier: From the Land of Enchantment to Space," focused on the considerable expertise New Mexico offers the commercial space industry and federal policies needed to advance the industry further. Read More

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