Higher Education
Massachusetts colleges and universities provide some of the best educational programs in America, alongside countless research and development projects that keep our country on the cutting edge in our rapidly changing world. Senator Markey has continuously opposed cuts to federal research grants that make projects at these institutions possible. He has also fought to ensure student loan rates are kept down, so that everyone can have the chance to get a top-rate education without the burden of endless debt. He has consistently fought to lower the interest rates on federal student loan rates to help today’s kids reach their goals of attaining a college degree.
- Massachusetts Delegation Applauds New Job-Driven Training Grants for Mass. Community Colleges Posted on 10/01/14
- Markey, Hatch Release Discussion Draft of Legislation Addressing Student Privacy Posted on 05/14/14
- Senator Markey Joins With Senator Warren, Colleagues To Introduce Legislation Giving Students A Fair Shot At An Affordable Education Posted on 05/06/14
- Markey Commends FCC’s Wheeler on National Digital Learning Day Posted on 02/05/14
- Markey, Original House Author of the E-Rate Program, Applauds Expansion of President Obama’s ConnectED Initiative Posted on 02/04/14
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Massachusetts Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program Posted on 01/15/14
Students Headed to Washington, D. C. and to Receive $5,000 Scholarship--
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey today announced the names of the two Massachusetts students who have been selected as delegates to the 52nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 8 - 15, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
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Markey To Introduce Legislation to Protect Student Privacy Posted on 01/14/14
As data analytics companies increasingly play a role in the education area, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today announced plans to introduce legislation in the coming weeks to ensure that safeguards are in place for students data shared with third parties.
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