Education
Congresswoman Robin Kelly today nominated 11 high school students from her district for admission to United States Military Academies.
“I am proud to support the admission of these exceptional young men and women into our nation’s finest military academies,” Rep. Kelly said. “Their intellect, character and willingness to serve will invigorate our military’s tradition of excellence in leadership.”
Rep. Kelly nominated the following students for admission to the Class of 2020:
Congresswoman Robin Kelly welcomed high school and college students to the Second Annual STEM Symposium at South Suburban College on Friday.
The Symposium encouraged young people to consider a variety of careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and provided them with an opportunity to connect with other students and display their talents. Presenters included representatives from the fields of astronomy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, building construction, agriculture, and more.
Congress recently passed legislation which included an amendment offered by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) promoting adult literacy and financial literacy in communities across the country. Kelly's proposal ensured that Family Engagement in Education Programs covered under S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act conduct adult and financial literacy in order to engage families and improve academic outcomes for students.
Parents can learn about two economical college savings programs during Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s 2nd annual College Savings Night on Monday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Country Club Hills City Hall, Downstairs Room 105/106, located at 4200 W. 183rd Street.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted today to keep college within reach for Illinois students by voting against the so-called Smarter Solutions for Students Act that would force students into loans with skyrocketing interest rates. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill would charge students and their families $3.7 billion in additional interest payments over the next decade.
History is full of African Americans who have made vital contributions to the development of the United States. During this year's Black History Month, students will have the opportunity to honor these heroes by submitting a 90 second max video which answers one of these questions:
To commemorate National School Library Month, Congresswoman Robin Kelly delivered 120 books to Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School's library through the Library of Congress' Surplus Book Program and personally congratulated teacher Catherine Ross-Cook on winning a 2019 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly personally delivered 200 books this week to Bloom Trail High School in Chicago Heights and Prairie-Hills Junior High School in Markham as part of the Library of Congress' Surplus Book Program.
It was books galore in the H-F library on Friday, April 5. U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly visited H-F to donate 100 books to the school library as a part of the Library of Congress' Surplus Books Program.
Kelly met with staff, librarians and students of Candi Helsel-Wilks and J.R. Rose's Aesthetics & Creative Process Across the Arts class to discuss her role in Congress and also for an open discussion.