Education and Children's Issues
Senator Markey is committed to improving the quality of education at all levels and believes we should do all we can to insure every American has the opportunity to succeed in the global marketplace. By rewarding projects and programs that elevate educational standards and performance, Senator Markey believes we can develop more successful teaching methods and produce better results. Senator Markey also has advocated for universal pre-K, increased online privacy protections for children, programs to fight childhood obesity and teen smoking, and fair access to affordable student loans so that every child can achieve the dream of a college education.
- Democratic Senators Call on Trump Education Secretary Nominee DeVos to Pay $5.3 Million in Unpaid Fines for Election Violations Posted on 12/14/16
- Statement from Mass. Delegation Members on Harvard Graduate Student Union Election Posted on 11/16/16
- Senator Markey, Congresswoman Tsongas Welcome U.S. Secretary of Transportation to Lowell Posted on 10/03/16
- Markey Applauds FCC Restrictions on Robocalls and Robotexts for Federal Debt Collectors Posted on 08/11/16
- Democratic Senators Urge Federal Regulators to Act to Protect Students & Veterans From Fraudulent Institutions Like Trump University Posted on 07/15/16
- On Anniversary of Violence Against Women Act Reforms, Senators Call on Administration to Hold Colleges & Universities Accountable for Underreporting Sexual Violence on Campus Posted on 07/01/16
- New Markey Legislation Would Help Educate America’s Young People About Climate Change Posted on 06/17/16