Education

Charlotte, N.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12)released the following statement after President Trump's first week in office.

"I am deeply troubled by the questionable actions of the Charlotte School of Law. The situation surrounding this institution has created academic uncertainty for students and job loss here in Charlotte," said Congresswoman Adams. "Throughout this ordeal, my office has been in regular communication with the school, the Department of Education and the American Bar Association.

Charlotte, N.C.—Today Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the confirmation hearing of Secretary of Education Nominee Betsy DeVos.

"Betsy DeVos is not qualified to lead the Department of Education," said Congresswoman Adams. "DeVos has no public or higher education experience. She has spent decades fighting to expand for-profit charter schools and tax payer-funded vouchers for private and religious schools.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced she is a founding member of the House Public Education Caucus. The Caucus includes 19 members of Congress and is chaired by Reps. Pocan and Takano. The Caucus held a kick-off event this week to voice opposition to the confirmation of Secretary of Education Nominee Betsy DeVos.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) sent a letter to Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) expressing her strong opposition and disappointment to the removal of the artwork of Mr. David Pulphus, the high school artist and winner of Missouri's 1^st District Congressional Art Competition, from the exhibit in the U.S. Capitol.

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) made the following statement after a week of highly partisan attacks led by radical Republicans to begin the 115^th Congress.

"I am appalled by the behavior of extremist Congressional Republicans who would rather push an ideological agenda than tackle the issues facing our nation" said Congresswoman Adams.

Charlotte, NC--Congresswoman Alma Adams is excited to announce the 2016 winners of the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) from North Carolina’s 12^th District. Winning first place is Lynette Bright of Greensboro Middle College; second place, Anitra Griffin of West Charlotte High School; and third place, Ahmad Martin of the Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro. Their winning submissions, selected by a panel of judges from the community, will be featured on a display in the U.S. Capitol building and on the CAC website.

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the passage of the FY2017 Continuing Resolution:

“Today I voted for a short-term continuing resolution that will fund our nation’s government until April 28, 2017” said Congresswoman Adams. “I am disappointed this Republican led Congress has once again failed the American people by not putting forth a long term budget, but there was too much at stake not to support this measure.