Education

I am committed to building a world-class education system that challenges students with high academic standards and sets clear, attainable goals for student achievement. In addition, I am working to give local communities the flexibility to revamp schools to better address the needs of students at risk of dropping out.

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Sep 23 Bingaman Introduces High School Dropout Prevention Bill
Sep 15 Bingaman: Grant Bolsters Educational Opportunities in Doña Ana County
Jul 29 Bingaman & Udall: Key Spending Bill Contains Funding for New Mexico Initiatives
Jul 23 Bingaman Welcomes Las Cruces Student to Washington
Jul 23 Senator Bingaman Welcomes Santa Rosa Student to Washington
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Sep 01 Fail to Graduate, Fail to Compete: Strengthening Our Economy By Improving Graduation Rates
Mar 01 Getting Our Economy Back on Track
Dec 01 Accomplishments of the 110th Congress
Aug 01 Making College More Affordable
Jul 01 Giving Back to Veterans
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Highlights

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Dec 13 New Mexico State University Commencement Speech
Dec 18 Enhancing Teaching Standards and License Portability Act
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Full Listing of Senator Jeff Bingaman: Education Statements

This Congress Statements | Last Congress Statements

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Full Listing of Senator Jeff Bingaman: Education Legislation

This Congress: Legislation Sponsored | Legislation Cosponsored
Last Congress: Legislation Sponsored | Legislation Cosponsored

(These links will take you to Thomas, hosted by the Library of Congress.)

Highlights

Apr 25 America Competes Act
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Only a small number of votes are highlighted here. See this listing of votes on the U.S. Senate website for for a full record.

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OTHER POLICY ISSUES

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USEFUL EDUCATION LINKS

POLICY THEMES

Explore the larger themes that emerge from the interaction of individual legislative issues. [MORE]

A photo of the dome of the U.S. Capitol. This photo is also a link to the Introduction to the Senate page.

GLOSSARY

Like any field, policy making uses a vocabulary of specific terms. [MORE]

INTRO TO THE SENATE

The Senate is an institution of deliberation and compromise. [MORE]

HOW LAWS ARE MADE

After a senator introduces legislation, it is assigned to the appropriate committee and subcommittee. [MORE]