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Dick Durbin's Public Statements on Issue: K-12 Education

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04/28/2022 Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to meet with 8th graders from @OldStMarysScho1 in Chicago yesterday. An impressive group of young people, I wouldn't be surprised if any of them come back to Washington one day to take their place in the Senate or House of Representatives!"
04/19/2022 Tweet - "Today I was glad to visit @bradleyu to announce $850,000 in federal funding I secured to help increase our nursing workforce and support a collaboration with Peoria Public Schools"
10/22/2021 Tweet - "The 'walk it off' mentality in youth sports can lead to dangerous, long term consequences when it comes to concussions. That's why I'm introducing legislation to strengthen elementary & secondary school procedures to prevent & treat head injuries in sports."
08/27/2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see @GovPritzker take these necessary steps to keep children, teachers, and staff safe at school. This pandemic is far from over and we need to act accordingly."
08/23/2021 Tweet - "Returning students to the classroom is a top priority. To safely do so, we must follow the latest health standards: promoting vaccinations and masks. The safety of our children, teachers, and staff is essential."
04/29/2021 Tweet - "The American Families Plan is a bold investment in America's children, families, and students. It will help level the playing field for working moms and seeks to ensure that every child starts their life on equal footing. It has my full support."
04/24/2021 Tweet - "With College Decision Day next week, I wrote to IL educators & principals asking them to warn college-bound students and their families about the risks associated with attending for-profit colleges that are exploiting students & the #COVID19 pandemic to simply make a buck."
03/19/2021 Tweet - "With the American Rescue Plan, Democrats have delivered for Illinois schools."
04/28/2020 Tweet - "While Christopher Elementary school is closed for classes, volunteers have set up shop - and five different bus routes - to deliver 600 meals to families in need every day. Proud to see our state's helpers come together to support their neighbors."
03/30/2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually."
03/26/2020 Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor."
11/21/2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased that @GovPritzker and @ISBEnews have taken swift action to end isolated seclusion in Illinois schools. I will be supporting legislation at the federal level to ensure no student in America is subjected to this medieval practice."
05/17/2019 Tweet - "#OTD 65 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education to end school segregation. Today, many inequalities still exist in our school system, and we must work hard to end discriminatory policies that unfairly impact students of color."
12/10/2018 Tweet - "Teachers across the country relied on TEACH grants to pay for their education in return for teaching a high-need subject in a low income school. They upheld their end of the bargain but many had their grants converted to loans."
05/25/2018 Tweet - "We're 21 weeks into 2018, and there have already been 23 school shootings where someone was hurt or killed. That averages out to more than 1 shooting a week. Is there any sane person in America who thinks our kids should have to go through this?"
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