Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that Colorado has received $10.4 million in AmeriCorps grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
USDA Grant Will Fund First National Evaluation of Farm to School Program
May 16, 2017
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and Cory Gardner (R) today announced that Colorado State University has received $499,420 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct the first national evaluation of the Farm to School program. The grant is part of a $17.9 million investment from USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to improve sustainable agriculture and help rural communities thrive.
Supports Development and Evaluation of Innovative Strategies
May 04, 2017
Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today introduced legislation to create a new pay-for-success initiative in the Higher Education Act that supports the development of innovative, evidence-based strategies to increase college retention and completion for low-income and first generation students.
Updates Law To Ensure Students Receive Full Value of College Funding
May 04, 2017
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) today introduced legislation to provide tax relief for AmeriCorps members who earn Segal Education Awards, which help make college more affordable. The legislation allows AmeriCorps members to receive the full value of the college funding provided for their service.
Would Restore Funding for Schools and Infrastructure in 43 Colorado Counties
May 03, 2017
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today introduced bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS). SRS supports public schools, public roads, forest health projects, emergency services, and other essential county services for more than 775 counties around the country.
Will Provide Estimated One Million Students With Additional Aid to Attend and Graduate from College
May 02, 2017
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) today applauded the restoration of year-round eligibility for the Pell Grant program in the bipartisan budget deal to fund the government through September 30, 2017.
Joined by 23 senators in recognizing the contributions of 6,950 charter schools, serving more than 3.1 million children
May 01, 2017
The U.S. Senate today unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) celebrating the 18th annual National Charter Schools Week, which runs from May 1 through May 5, and congratulating those involved in shaping our nation's 6,950 charter schools.
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today introduced two key bills to improve and expand career and technical education opportunities for students, so they are better prepared to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) along with Representative Scott Tipton (CO-03) today introduced the Native American Indian Education Act, legislation that would provide relief to state education budgets and protect tuition-free higher education for Native Americans.
