Education | Senator Susan Collins

Senator Collins has a strong record of supporting education at all levels, including promoting early childhood education; improving our public school system for kindergarten through 12th grade; and working to increase the affordability of higher education. As a member of the Senate Appropriations and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committees, Senator Collins will continue to work to ensure that Congress provides robust funding and targeted legislation for the most effective educational programs aimed at helping teachers and students.

Senator Collins has made engaging with Maine’s students and faculty a top priority, visiting nearly 200 schools during her time as a Senator.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Rewrite of No Child Left Behind with Important Provisions Authored by Senator Collins

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act with strong support (85-12). This bicameral reform bill will replace No Child Left Behind with new policies that will return greater control and flexibility to states and local school districts. The legislation must now be signed into law by President Obama.

SENATORS COLLINS AND KING ANNOUNCE MAINE NOMINEES TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes members of Congress.

Senators Collins, King Announce Funding Award for Maine Maritime Academy

WASHINGTON, D.C.—United States Senators Susan Collins, Chairman of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, and Angus King, member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today announced an award of $469,000 to the Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding will support the Marine Engine Testing and Emissions Laboratory (METEL) at MMA.

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Senator Collins Delivers Remarks at Minot Consolidated School Blue Ribbon Ceremony

“Minot Consolidated School takes pride in a strong sense of community that contributes to the success of its students. Staff, families, and community members have come together to create a welcoming school environment where students are challenged, motivated, and rewarded for good work.”

Senator Collins Statement Following Adoption of the Conference Report for the Bipartisan Rewrite of No Child Left Behind

“Ensuring that each and every child in the United States receives an excellent education has long been one of my highest priorities.”

Collins, King Announce $45,000 for Auburn School District’s Farm to School Program

WASHINGTON, D.C.—United States Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today the Auburn School District will receive $45,000 in grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School program.

Senator Collins to Serve on Conference Committee for Education Bill

Education bill will replace No Child Left Behind

Collins, King Announce $45,000 for Auburn School District’s Farm to School Program

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Senator Collins Meets with Teachers and Administrators from Maine’s Two National Blue Ribbon Schools in Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with teachers and administrators from Maine’s two National Blue Ribbon Schools, Coastal Ridge Elementary in York and Minot Consolidated School in Minot, in Washington this week.

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Senator Collins Discusses Important Issues with Students from Cheverus High School

The students were visiting Washington to attend the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice Conference.

Senators Collins, Baldwin, Casey, and Portman Lead Majority of Senate in Bipartisan Effort to Save Student Loan Program

Letter from 54 Senators, including Senator King, urges Senate leadership to take up and pass bill to extend Perkins Loan Program

Critical lifeline for low-income students expired on September 30

Collins, King Announce $1.35 Million in Funding for Maine Math and Science Alliance

“The Maine Math and Science Alliance continues to build on innovative science and technology opportunities around the state, and this project will empower students, teachers, and others to become scientific observers in their own right,”

Senator Collins Speaks from the Senate Floor, Urges Colleagues to Protect Critical Student Aid Program Set to Expire

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Collins, King Commend Two Maine Schools Earning National Blue Ribbon Recognition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King applauded two Maine schools, Costal Ridge Elementary School in York and Minot Consolidated School in Minot, that have earned recognition from the U.S. Department of Education as 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Only 335 schools across the nation were recognized for this achievement.

Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $1 Million in Federal Funding For Maine YouthBuild Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Maine organization LearningWorks has received $1.1 million for its YouthBuild Bayside program as part of the Fiscal Year 2015 YouthBuild awards from the U.S. Department of Labor. The LearningWorks Youthbuild Bayside program received the maximum figure allowable under the terms of the grant.

Improving Education, Expanding Opportunity

The beginning of a new school year reminds us of the vital role education plays in opening the doors of opportunity to all Americans. We have an obligation as a society to open those doors ever wider.

This also is the time of year to express our gratitude to our educators. Here in Maine, we are truly fortunate to have so many dedicated teachers, administrators, staff, and school board members who work hard to ensure that every child in our State has a learning environment that is safe, welcoming, and enriching.

Yarmouth HS Assistant Principal Named Maine’s 2015 Assistant Principal Of The Year

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Susan Collins welcomed Joshua Ottow, Assistant Principal of Yarmouth High School (YHS), to Washington today after recently being named Maine’s 2015 Assistant Principal of the Year.

“Strong leadership in our educational system is crucial to the success of our students in Maine and across the country. I am proud to congratulate Yarmouth High School’s Joshau Ottow for his outstanding leadership and hard work on behalf of the students in his school,” said Senator Collins.

Senator Collins’ Statement On Administration’s Decision To Abandon Harmful 529 College Savings Proposal

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Senate Passes Bipartisan Rewrite of No Child Left Behind with Important Provisions Authored by Senator Collins

SENATORS COLLINS AND KING ANNOUNCE MAINE NOMINEES TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES

Senators Collins, King Announce Funding Award for Maine Maritime Academy

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Senator Collins Delivers Remarks at Minot Consolidated School Blue Ribbon Ceremony

Senator Collins Statement Following Adoption of the Conference Report for the Bipartisan Rewrite of No Child Left Behind

Collins, King Announce $45,000 for Auburn School District’s Farm to School Program

Senator Collins to Serve on Conference Committee for Education Bill

Collins, King Announce $45,000 for Auburn School District’s Farm to School Program

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Senator Collins Meets with Teachers and Administrators from Maine’s Two National Blue Ribbon Schools in Washington

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Senator Collins Discusses Important Issues with Students from Cheverus High School

Senators Collins, Baldwin, Casey, and Portman Lead Majority of Senate in Bipartisan Effort to Save Student Loan Program

Collins, King Announce $1.35 Million in Funding for Maine Math and Science Alliance

Senator Collins Speaks from the Senate Floor, Urges Colleagues to Protect Critical Student Aid Program Set to Expire

Collins, King Commend Two Maine Schools Earning National Blue Ribbon Recognition

Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $1 Million in Federal Funding For Maine YouthBuild Program

Improving Education, Expanding Opportunity

Yarmouth HS Assistant Principal Named Maine’s 2015 Assistant Principal Of The Year

Senator Collins’ Statement On Administration’s Decision To Abandon Harmful 529 College Savings Proposal

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