Education
Charlotte, N.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement in response to President Trump's support of arming teachers to prevent shootings in schools.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC) and Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, announced the launch of the HBCU Partnership Challenge and engagement survey. The Challenge and survey are an effort to promote greater engagement and support from private companies with HBCUs. Intel is the first corporation to take the challenge.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), co-chair of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, introduced legislation to overturn an outdated, biased policy and provide 1890s Land-Grant Universities with the same financial flexibility currently enjoyed by their peers established in 1862. The Carryover Equity Act (H.R. 4984) would fix a provision that prohibits 1890s Land-Grant Universities – all of which are Historically Black Universities – from carrying over more than 20 percent of their equity from one fiscal year to the next.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after voting against the budget agreement.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the second government shutdown in less than one month.
"This avoidable crisis is a self-inflicted wound by Republicans," said Congresswoman Adams. "Since the last shutdown, there have been no hearings, no debates, and no opportunity to address the challenges facing our nation. Now, Republican's inability to govern will have grave consequences for our country."
Teacher shortages are common across the United States. However, there are several high-need areas where this shortage is most profound.
For most states, as their English Learner (ELs) population grows, it has become abundantly clear that they need more educators able to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) or at a minimum, have the skills necessary to support the nearly 4.6 million English Learners in our classrooms.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after opposing the fifth Republican-led continuing resolution of this fiscal year.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced today that she will bring Anne Miller, a leader in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), as her guest at President Trump's first State of the Union.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12)released the following statement after she voted against another three week continuing resolution:
Washington, D.C.--Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement on the Republican majority's second government shutdown in five years:
"President Trump has led his party and our nation into a dangerous tailspin," said Congresswoman Adams. "Republicans in the House, Senate, and the White House have failed at their most basic responsibility: keeping government open. Instead of working on a long term budget that addresses our needs, they've wasted a year relitigating healthcare and crafting a lopsided tax scam.