HRES 161
114th Congress
House
Education
Commemorative events and holidays
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Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Expressing support for designation of September 18 as "National Innovation in Education Day".
Introduced: March 19, 2015
Introduced by:
Peters, Scott H.
Democratic
· California
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Mar 19, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 19, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for the designation of National Innovation in Education Day to recognize the advances that the nation's schools have made incorporating both creative teaching methods and technology into the classroom.
Recognizes:
- the importance of creative teaching methods as a means of engaging students in their education and inspiring more students to pursue higher education;
- that technological advancements within the classroom prepare students for a more information-driven market, thus closing the gap between education and the workforce by allowing students to obtain the skills necessary for employment in competitive science and technology fields in the United States; and
- the achievements of outstanding educators who have exemplified innovative teaching methods.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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