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Education
Education is one of the most important gifts we can give our children, and I have always been a strong supporter of the need for high quality education in all age groups. The next generation must have the skills to find jobs, defend our nation and stimulate the economy. I am proud of the education system in Texas, especially the teachers who commit their lives to fostering the academic growth of our students. As the parent of two teachers and a grandfather, I will work to ensure the growth and progress of our country by giving our students the education they need to succeed in a global economy.
As our federal government continues to attempt to create an efficient education system, the simple fact is that parents can make better choices about their children's education than the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC. I believe the availability of school choice will both provide more students with access to better schools and also induce public schools to improve as a result of market competition. It is for this reason that I support local control over education. I firmly believe that state governments, local school boards, teachers, parents and students must be the ones that set the agenda for education, and they must have the responsibility of controlling the money.
For information on student loans and how you can get help financing college, please visit the Sallie Mae website (www.salliemae.com) or the Financial Aid website (http://www.finaid.org).
Related websites:
U.S. Department of Education
No Child Left Behind
Texas Education Agency
North Central Texas College
Tarrant County College
Texas Wesleyan University
Texas Woman’s University
University of North Texas
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Documents:
Press Releases
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Burgess Announces Town Hall Meeting
10.21.2009
Press Releases
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Rep. Burgess Statement On “No” Vote On HR 3221, The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009
9.17.2009
Burgess in the News
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Editorial: College savings bill could help students
9.1.2009
Personal Statements
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Update From Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.
8.26.2009
Press Releases
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Burgess Announces Over $1.2 Million in Funding for Projects in Fort Worth and Surrounding Areas
12.27.2007
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Related Files:
Burgess Names Area Leaders to Service Academy Board
Internship Flyer for District Offices
Strengthening No Child Left Behind
Alan Nathan: State of the Union
Mark Davis Show: State of the Union 2007
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