Education
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WA Congress members demand feds release $137M in school funds: ‘Unacceptable’
The News Tribune: WA Congress members demand feds release $137M in school funds: ‘Unacceptable’ By: Simone Carter Washington Democratic Congress members are demanding answers after the Trump administration froze billions of dollars of education funding nationwide, including nearly $137 million meant for the Evergreen State’s public schools. U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland led her colleagues in…
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Strickland Leads Washington Delegation in Letter Slamming the Department of Education
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland sent a letter, alongside her colleagues, to former WWE executive and egregiously unqualified U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, and Director of the Office of Management and Budget Director, Russell Vought, questioning the delayed funds for Washington state public schools. “As provided for by the Every Student…
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Strickland Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner Grace Kim
Lakewood, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Grace Ye Kim as the 2025 Congressional Art Competition winner for the district. “Moments as We Wait” was selected by a panel of jurors and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. The theme of this year’s competition was “Freedom” and high school…
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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s Letter To Secretary Of Education Addresses Trump’s Assault On Education Funding
The Seattle Medium | Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s Letter To Secretary Of Education Addresses Trump’s Assault On Education Funding By: Aaron Allen In the midst of Trump’s assault on the Department of Education, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), along with 40 of her colleagues, sent a letter to the Department of Education conveying deep concern for the…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Letter on Impact Aid and Education Department Cuts
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) sent a letter with 40 of her colleagues to the Department of Education expressing deep concern for the disbursement of Impact Aid. The letter addresses the impact on school districts and how the program fills funding gaps. “We demand the immediate reversal of any Executive Orders that would…
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Trump has teased disbanding the Department of Education. Here’s how its funding touches Washington schools
The Spokesman Review | Trump has teased disbanding the Department of Education. Here’s how its funding touches Washington schools By: Elena Perry Almost as soon as its modern inception in 1979, politicians have advocated for closing the Department of Education. A platform on Ronald Reagan’s 1980 campaign for presidency was to do away with the…
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Strickland Launches 5th Annual Congressional Art Competition
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced today, that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. This annual program is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The South Sound is home to many young artists who enjoy painting, drawing, digital art, and photography,” said…
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What can Democrats do about Trump and Musk’s policy blitz? Here’s what Washington lawmakers say
The Spokesman – Review | What can Democrats do about Trump and Musk’s policy blitz? Here’s what Washington lawmakers say By: Orion Donovan Smith WASHINGTON – Less than a month into their new administration, President Donald Trump and his billionaire deputy Elon Musk have unleashed a dizzying set of policy changes by fiat, flexing the…
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Strickland on AYMAN MSNBC: President Musk and VP Trump Do Not Care About You
AYMAN MSNBC: Strickland joined Paola Ramos on MSNBC’s AYMAN to discuss the attacks on DEI, job cuts at federal agencies, and how Elon Musk’s and Donald Trump’s sweeping actions are hurting working Americans.
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Strickland Presents Zain Shariff as 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Zain Shariff, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. “After considering many outstanding submissions, I am proud to announce Zain as the winner of the Congressional App Challenge,” said Strickland. “Congratulations to all students who participated and thank you to our judges. I…