Education
Congresswoman Robin Kelly personally delivered 150 books last week to Sandridge Elementary School in Lynwood as part of the Library of Congress' Surplus Book Program.
"These donations not only help our schools and public libraries expand their collections, it's an opportunity for me to visit with students and answer their questions about government and issues that are of real concern to them," Kelly said.
Sandridge received books that included biographies, fiction, folklore, poetry and science.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly personally delivered nearly 150 books to Marian Catholic High School as part of the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program.
"Books open young minds to new worlds and possibilities," Congresswoman Kelly said. "A book we donated may be the reason a student chooses a certain career or decides to pursue a new interest. It's also gratifying to interact with the students because they're always curious about careers in public service—which I try to encourage."
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring a 2020 Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District.
The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony this summer in Washington D.C., where his or her artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The artwork of second- and third-place winners will be displayed in Rep. Kelly's district offices.
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring a 2020 Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District.
The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony this summer in Washington D.C., where his or her artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The artwork of second- and third-place winners will be displayed in Rep. Kelly's district offices.
On March 19, Congresswoman Robin Kelly took some time out of her busy schedule to visit AP and Honors Junior students at Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills. Congresswoman Kelly kicked things off by introducing herself and telling students about her background, what issues she is passionate about, and her general roles and responsibilities. She then opened the floor to questions, which she answered for approximately 45 minutes.
The strength of our education system directly impacts our nation's ability to compete in the global marketplace. Today, the next generation of great innovators, businessmen, and scientists are sitting in classrooms across the country. Prioritizing our students is the safest and smartest investment we can make as a nation.
The House of Representatives approved an amendment offered by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) to strengthen adult reading and financial literacy programs in communities across the country. Kelly's Amendment to H.R. 5, the Student Success Act assures that Family Engagement in Education Programs covered under the bill conduct adult and financial literacy in order to engage families and enhance academic outcomes for students.
Upon passage of the amendment and legislation, Congresswoman Robin Kelly released the following statement:
KANKAKEE — Signing into a website for banking or any other online service can feel like a gamble, as hackers continually get more advanced in their pursuit of users' sensitive personal information.
There's an app for that.
David Love, a 15-year-old Kankakee High School freshman, used self-taught computer science skills to develop Virtual ATM, an app that allows users to securely log-in to websites and complete monetary transactions
Telling some students at Bloom Trail High School she "never thought" she would enter politics, Rep. Robin Kelly encouraged them to become involved in government at the local level during a visit Tuesday where she dropped off 100 books for the school's library.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH), members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced H.R. 2408, the Protecting Girls Access to Education Act, which ensures that children, specifically young girls, are able to receive an education when displaced by conflicts overseas.