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Boehner Column in the Troy Daily News: As you head back to school, remember these things

Boehner Quote: “Of course, to help all students pursue their education, the Republican-led House of Representatives has passed a number of bills this year to make tuition more affordable and college more accessible. This is, without a doubt, one of the most important things we can do to support hardworking families and fuel economic growth, […]

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Boehner Column: As you head back to school, remember these things

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today released the following column: With school starting back up for most students in our area, there are a few things I’d like you to keep in mind this year. If you’re a high school junior or senior in Ohio’s Eighth Congressional District who is interested in […]

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BOEHNER VIDEO: An Important Message for Local Students

  With students all throughout the 8th District heading back to school, Congressman Boehner has an important message. In this video, Rep. Boehner talks more about the constituent services and resources that are available to students of all ages and also highlights recent action in the U.S. House on legislation that works to make tuition […]

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More Access

Last week, the House advanced a number of bills that work to strengthen our higher education system and help make college more affordable.  Whether you’re a current college student or are sending your own child to college, we thought it would be helpful to know what schools in our local area are saying about theHouse’s […]

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BOEHNER COLUMN: Charter Schools Work

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) released the following column:   Did you know that, right now, the waiting list to get into charter schools has about a million names on it? I’m not surprised at all – charter schools work. In our area, it’s the parents and educators at charter schools […]

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Charter Schools Bill Passes House

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R- West Chester) today issued the following statement after the House passed – on an overwhelming bipartisan basis – the Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act (H.R. 10), legislation to strengthen and expand access to the successful Charter School Program: “Providing all students, regardless of where they […]

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What Do Local Charter Schools Say?

The Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act passed the House with strong bipartisan support this week, and Congressman Boehner is urging the president and Senate Democrats to take up this bill as soon as possible, so we can get critical tools and resources into the hands of parents and teachers at our local […]

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Boehner Backs Bipartisan Charter Schools Bill

As the U.S. House begins consideration of the bipartisan Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act, Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) – a long-time supporter of school choice and the charter school movement – today released this video message recognizing Charter Schools Week. “It’s the parents and educators at charter schools like Richard Allen […]

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Let’s Celebrate Charter Schools Week by Rallying Support for Education Opportunity

As Congressman Boehner has long said, a good education is the great equalizer that affords every one of our kids the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the cards they’re dealt in life. Today on Capitol Hill, Boehner joined Republican leaders and charter school parents and students in rallying support for legislation that will help strengthen […]

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Local Teacher Brings Research Experience Back to the Classroom

Angela Greene, a teacher at Tecumseh Middle School in New Carlisle, recently participated in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Teacher at Sea Program.  A well-known supporter of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, Boehner said, “I applaud Angela on her participation in the Teacher at Sea Program.  As she shares this real-world […]

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