Bennet, Rubio Introduce Alternative to Accreditation that Shifts Focus to Student Success

Creates Pilot Program for Innovative Quality Assurance Approach

Mar 13, 2017

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) today introduced a bill to create an alternative system of accreditation for high-quality American colleges, universities, and other higher education providers so their students can access federal financial aid.

Bennet Urges Senators to Vote No on Betsy DeVos Nomination

“Our young people cannot afford to wait four years for their chance at the American Dream.”

Feb 06, 2017

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on the Senate floor Monday night regarding the importance of our education system and why he will vote against the nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of Education.

Bennet Votes to Oppose Betsy DeVos Nomination

Trump Education Nominee Cannot “Lead Us in the Direction We Need”

Jan 31, 2017

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today voted to oppose the nomination of Betsy DeVos to serve as President Trump's Secretary of Education.

Bennet, Hatch Introduce Bill to Support Innovative Career and Technical Education

Creates Grant Program to Support Innovative Ideas to Improve CTE

Sep 15, 2016

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) issued the following statements after introducing the Innovation for Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2016.

Bennet, Hatch Introduce Bill to Expand Dual, Concurrent Enrollment Opportunities for High School Students

Bipartisan Bill Encourages Schools to Expand Opportunities for Students in Career and Technical Education Courses

Jul 15, 2016

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today introduced a bill to give more high school students the opportunity to take career and technical education college courses that can help prepare them for success in the 21st century.

On Anniversary of Violence Against Women Act Reforms, Senators Call on Administration to Hold Colleges and Universities Accountable for Underreporting Sexual Violence on Campus

Senators: “Educational equity for women and all students requires fair, responsive, fully developed campus sexual assault policies, knowledgeable administrators, with the shared goal of ending sexual violence on campuses”

Jul 01, 2016

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, along with 30 Senators, sent a letter to the Departments of Education and Justice urging the agencies to ensure colleges and universities receiving federal funds adhere to new measures intended to help prevent sexual violence on campus and increase accountability for students' safety.

Bennet Announces $9.5 Million in AmeriCorps Grants for Colorado

Jun 30, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that Colorado has received $9.5 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

Following Graduation Season, Bennet Calls for Passage of Bill to Provide Financial Literacy, College Aid Info for Students

Bipartisan FAST Act Simplifies Financial Aid Application, Helps Families Understand Options to Pay for College

Jun 22, 2016

Following the conclusion of many high school and college graduations in Colorado and across the country, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is calling on Congress to pass provisions in the bipartisan FAST Act to help students better understand their financial options to attend college.

Bennet Applauds $11 Million Investment in 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Projects

Ten of the Conservation Focused Job Training Programs will Operate in Colorado

Jun 07, 2016

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet applauded the announcement by the U.S. Forest Service and partners that they will invest more than $11 million to support work and training opportunities for more than 1,500 youth and veterans on national forests and grasslands in Fiscal Year 2016.

Bennet Applauds Move to Restore Year-Round Pell Grants

Jun 06, 2016

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on reports that the Senate Appropriations Committee will include a measure to restore year-round eligibility for Pell Grant recipients in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill.

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Bennet, Rubio Introduce Alternative to Accreditation that Shifts Focus to Student Success

Creates Pilot Program for Innovative Quality Assurance Approach

Bennet Urges Senators to Vote No on Betsy DeVos Nomination

“Our young people cannot afford to wait four years for their chance at the American Dream.”

Bennet Votes to Oppose Betsy DeVos Nomination

Trump Education Nominee Cannot “Lead Us in the Direction We Need”

Bennet, Hatch Introduce Bill to Support Innovative Career and Technical Education

Creates Grant Program to Support Innovative Ideas to Improve CTE

Bennet, Hatch Introduce Bill to Expand Dual, Concurrent Enrollment Opportunities for High School Students

Bipartisan Bill Encourages Schools to Expand Opportunities for Students in Career and Technical Education Courses

On Anniversary of Violence Against Women Act Reforms, Senators Call on Administration to Hold Colleges and Universities Accountable for Underreporting Sexual Violence on Campus

Senators: “Educational equity for women and all students requires fair, responsive, fully developed campus sexual assault policies, knowledgeable administrators, with the shared goal of ending sexual violence on campuses”

Bennet Announces $9.5 Million in AmeriCorps Grants for Colorado

Following Graduation Season, Bennet Calls for Passage of Bill to Provide Financial Literacy, College Aid Info for Students

Bipartisan FAST Act Simplifies Financial Aid Application, Helps Families Understand Options to Pay for College

Bennet Applauds $11 Million Investment in 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Projects

Ten of the Conservation Focused Job Training Programs will Operate in Colorado

Bennet Applauds Move to Restore Year-Round Pell Grants

Creates Pilot Program for Innovative Quality Assurance Approach

“Our young people cannot afford to wait four years for their chance at the American Dream.”

Trump Education Nominee Cannot “Lead Us in the Direction We Need”

Creates Grant Program to Support Innovative Ideas to Improve CTE

Bipartisan Bill Encourages Schools to Expand Opportunities for Students in Career and Technical Education Courses

Senators: “Educational equity for women and all students requires fair, responsive, fully developed campus sexual assault policies, knowledgeable administrators, with the shared goal of ending sexual violence on campuses”

Bipartisan FAST Act Simplifies Financial Aid Application, Helps Families Understand Options to Pay for College

Ten of the Conservation Focused Job Training Programs will Operate in Colorado

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