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New Members of Congress

Listed below are the newly elected members of Congress. Where available, we’ve included information on their backgrounds and from their campaign platforms that indicates an interest in education issues. Members are grouped by state, which are listed alphabetically.

Senate

Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) Defeated: current Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele (R) Stance on Education Issues: Cardin believes “that educating our children must be a priority at every level of government.” Cardin opposes school vouchers and pledges to work “towards making college more affordable, repairing our schools, standing up for our teachers’ needs, and the federal government fulfills its promises to fund important educational programs for our children.” His campaign web site emphasizes quality teachers in every classroom, the affordability of college, safe and healthy schools and adequate funding for NCLB, Head Start, and special education. Education Connection: Cardin’s wife, Myrna, was an educator, teaching fourth grade, later tutoring a student with dyslexia as a volunteer member of the Board the Dyslexia Tutoring Program, and then served for eight years as the Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Non-Public Special Education Facilities. More information can be found at: http://www.bencardin.com/issues?id=0004

Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Defeated: Rep. Mark Kennedy to replace retiring Sen. Mark Dayton (D) Stance on Education Issues: Klobuchar believes in fully funding NCLB and will fight to improve early childhood education. Her campaign web site also asserts her commitment to adequate access to grants and loans for higher education, citing in the skyrocketing costs of college tuition. Education Connection: Klobuchar’s mother was a second-grade teacher until the age of 70, and her father a product of a community college education. More information can be found at: http://senate.ontheissues.org/Social/Amy_Klobuchar_Education.htm

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Claire McCaskill (D-MO) Defeated: Sen. Jim Talent (R) Stance on Education Issues: McCaskill wants to make college affordable for all students by expanding Pell Grants and HOPE scholarships. She would also like to restore the College Tuition Tax Credit, as well as work to close of the gap in math and science and expand pre- school and Head Start. Education Connection: McCaskill herself worked her way through college and law school. She has seven children, ranging in ages 14 to 30. More information can be found at: http://senate.ontheissues.org/Social/Claire_McCaskill_Education.htm

Jon Tester (D-MT) Defeated: Sen. Conrad Burns (R) Stance on Education Issues: Tester believes that “education is the backbone of democracy and wants to see more tuition tax credits, low-interest loans, and Pell Grants.” Education Connection: As president of the Montana Senate in 2005, he worked successfully on legislation that defined a “quality” K-12 education and on an effort to provide scholarships to Montana students pursuing a degree at one of Montana’s universities or colleges of technology. More information can be found at: http://senate.ontheissues.org/Social/Jon_Tester_Education.htm

Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Defeated: Sen. Mike DeWine (R) Stance on Education Issues: Brown opposes school vouchers and was given a 92% rating by the NEA on voting pro-education. He has voted to provide for year round Pell Grants, to repeal the single lender rule, and in support of lowering student loan interest rates. Education Connection: Prior to serving in congress, in the early 1990s, he taught democracy and government in Poland. He’s also taught in Ohio’s public schools and at Ohio State University. More information can be found at: http://senate.ontheissues.org/Social/Sherrod_Brown_Education.htm

Bob Casey, Jr. (D-PA) Defeated: Sen. Rick Santorum (R) Stance on Education Issues: Casey opposes school vouchers and favors increased funding for education. He states he will be an advocate for increased investments to reduce class size and retain well-qualified teachers. He also supports increased funding for child care, early childhood education, and afterschool programs. Education Connection: Following graduation from college, Casey spent a year teaching fifth grade and coaching an eighth grade basketball team. More information can be found at: http://senate.ontheissues.org/Social/Bob_Casey_Education.htm

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Defeated: Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R) Stance on Education Issues: Whitehouse supports full funding of NCLB and opposes school vouchers. He has also been strongly endorsed by the NEA. His web site asserts, “Sheldon Whitehouse supports fully funding No Child Left Behind, as well as special education and after- school programs.” He also supports increases in Pell Grants. More information can be found at: http://senate.ontheissues.org/Social/Sheldon_Whitehouse_Education.htm

Bob Corker (R-TN) Defeated: Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. to succeed Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R) Stance on Education Issues: Corker favors giving bonuses for high performing teachers. Corker also supports better coordination between schools and local law enforcement to ensure that students and teachers are safe and would like to see reform to the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Program. He endorses charter schools and accountability efforts in public education, but concedes there is a balance to be struck between assessment and sanctions. Education Connection: As Mayor of Chattanooga, he led an education initiative using incentives to reward teachers in some of Chattanooga’s most challenging schools with merit bonus pay. More information can be found at: http://senate.ontheissues.org/Social/Bob_Corker_Education.htm

Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Defeated: Richard Tarrant (R) to succeed retiring Sen. Jim Jeffords Stance on Education Issues: Sanders favors smaller class sizes and opposes school vouchers. He seeks membership on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. He has voted in support of lowering student loan interest rates, providing year round Pell Grants and repealing the single lender rule. Education Connection: His wife is in her third year as President of Burlington College. Her previous work included providing educational and political consulting as a partner in Leadership Strategies and serving as the Director of Youth Services for the City of Burlington. More information can be found at: http://senate.ontheissues.org/Social/Bernie_Sanders_Education.htm

Jim Webb (D-VA) Defeated: Sen. George Allen (R) Stance on Education Issues: Webb would like to see full funding for No Child Left Behind and he views the testing and accountability in NCLB as “a good first step”. Education Connection: Webb taught literature at the Naval Academy. More information can be found at http://www.webbforsenate.com/issues/issues.php - educ

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites House

Harry Mitchell (D-AZ) Defeated: Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R) Stance on Education Issues: In the AZ legislature, Mitchell was a “powerful voice for Arizona students.” On his campaign website he states that he is committed to fully funding NCLB and IDEA. Education Connection: Mitchell comes from a family of teachers and was himself a high school teacher of government and economics. He also served as an adjunct professor at Arizona State University. His wife also was a high school teacher. More information can be found at: http://harry2006.com/Issues.asp - Build

Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) Defeated: Randy Graf (R) to succeed retiring Rep. Jim Kolbe (R) Stance on Education Issues: Giffords was endorsed by the National Education Association, the Arizona Education Association as well as the Arizona Federation of Teachers. She has stated on her campaign website that “In addition to hiring 100,000 new teachers to decrease class sizes, Giffords pledges to fight in Congress for the following goals: all-day kindergarten nationwide; increased resources for early-childhood education programs; teacher training and incentives to bring the best skills into the classroom, and computer access for every public school student. Education Connection: Giffords serves on the board of the Metropolitan YMCA. More information can be found at: http://www.giffordsforcongress.com/

Jerry McNerney (D-CA) Defeated: Rep. Richard Pombo (R) Stance on Education Issues: McNerney opposes school vouchers and favors lowering teacher ratios in the classroom and adequate funding for education. On his campaign website, McNerney states that “our nation needs high quality education for all students in order for us to be competitive in the world marketplace. We must provide adequate funding for education, stop unfunded federal education mandates, and foster a culture that enhances and values education in our society.” Education Connection: McNerney attended the University of New Mexico, where he studied engineering and mathematics, earning a PhD in 1981. He and his wife have three children, one currently an under-graduate student at UC Davis. More information can be found at: http://www.jerrymcnerney.org/issues_details.asp?id=5

Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) Defeated: Sharon Beery (D) to succeed retiring member Rep. Bill Thomas (R) Education Connection: Before turning 21, McCarthy was already a small business owner and created his own deli. His business became a success, which he later sold to fund his own college education. McCarthy served on the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees as well as the Health Professions Education foundation More information can be found at: http://www.mccarthyforcongress.com/

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Doug Lamborn (R-CO) Defeated: Jay Fawcet (D) to succeed retiring Rep. Joel Hefley (R) Stance on Education Issues: On his campaign website, Lamborn states that he believes “that the federal government’s one size fits all education plan is too restrictive.” He also states that he is a supporter of public education alternatives such as school vouchers, charter schools, on-line education, and home schooling. More information can be found at: http://lambornforcongress.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21

Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) Defeated: Rick O’Donnell (R) to succeed Rep. Bob Beauprez (R) who ran for Governor Stance on Education Issues: Perlmutter was endorsed by the Colorado Education Association. He states that he will “fight for national background checks on all new school teachers and will partner with our law enforcement and school officials to fully fund policing, drug intervention and after school programs that the Clinton Administration put forth and the Bush Administration has unaccountably slashed.” Education Connection: Perlmutter is a product of public schools and has three children, one of whom is currently attending the University of Northern Colorado. On his website, Perlmutter asserts that he has helped to improve Jefferson county Public Schools and has been involved with the PTA. Perlmutter was endorsed by the Colorado Education Association. More information can be found at: http://www.perlmutter2006.com/

Joe Courtney (D-CT) Defeated: Rep. Rob Simmons (R) Stance on Education Issues: Courtney has been critical of the No Child Left Behind law saying “it has hurt Connecticut’s education system more than it has helped.” Courtney asserts that while he was in the Connecticut General Assembly, he voted in favor of lower class sizes, increased funds for school construction, and strengthening teacher standards. Courtney said the issue is that the Republican-controlled Congress, White House and Department of Education are failing to fund the mandates they created with No Child Left Behind. More information can be found at: http://www.joecourtney.com/issues.php - Education

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Chris Murphy (D-CT) Defeated: Rep. Nancy Johnson (R) Stance on Education Issues: Murphy would like to see full funding of Head Start as well as various reforms to the No Child Left Behind Act. He states that “Head Start plays a significant role in preparing children to succeed in school. That is why in Congress, I will fight to fully fund Head Start.” He would also like to see Congress provide a nationwide system of pre- kindergarten for all children. On his campaign website, Murphy states he would like to see upfront tuition assistance for those that commit to teach in targeted public schools, he will advocate for pay incentives for highly qualified teachers and support more continuing education and training opportunities for teachers. He states that he would like to see special education reform. “Under NCLB, special education students are tested at grade level, not instructional level. Congress should grant waivers for states to opt out of this requirement.” Education Connection: Murphy is a product of the Connecticut public school system and the son of an elementary school teacher. More information can be found at: http://www.murphyforcongress.org/index.php?id=4

Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) Defeated: Phyllis Busansky (D) to succeed retiring Rep. Michael Bilirakis (R) Stance on Education Issues: Bilirakis would like to see more local control of the education system, stating on his campaign website that the first step to “promote education is the elimination of unnecessary bureaucracy. The over-management of K-12 education at the federal level hampers the ability of state and local governments to fulfill their responsibility of managing the education system of our country. We must rely on local communities and state governments to develop the most effective education system for our children.” Education Connection: Bilirakis is the product of Florida public schools and he currently serves on the Tarpon Springs Elementary Schools Business Partner Board. In the past, he has also been a member of the Florida School Boards Association. He is also an adjunct professor at St. Petersburg College in the Social Science Department. He has been a participant in the Great American Teach-in, an event where community members are invited to a public school and share knowledge about the world, their occupation, share a hobby and plan activities with students. More information can be found at: www.gusbilirakis.com

Kathy Castor (D-FL) Defeated: Succeeds Rep. Jim Davis (D) who ran for Governor. Stance on Education Issues: According to Castor’s website she “has spoken out against Congress and the Bush Administration’s significant cuts to student funding for college.” Castor has told the St. Petersburg Times that “Even if Bush succeeds with (No Child Left Behind), we're going to have all these people finish high school who can't go to college. We can't compete in a global economy if we don't have people graduating from college." Castor states that she is in favor of expanding pre-K programs, increasing school funding and creating new partnerships between colleges and universities and private industry. Education Connection: Castor is the daughter of former Florida education commissioner and the president of the University of South Florida, Betty Castor. More information can be found at: http://www.castorforcongress.com/News

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Tim Mahoney (D-FL) Defeated: Eddie Adams Jr. (R) to succeed Rep. Mark Foley (R) who resigned in September 2006 Stance on Education Issues: Mahoney’s website affirms that he would like to offer every child a world class education and invest in research and development to create the technologies and jobs of the future. More information can be found at: http://timmahoneyforflorida.com/showpage.asp?page=meettim.asp

Vern Buchanan (R-FL) Defeated: Christine Jennings (D) to succeed Katherine Harris (R) who ran for Senate Stance on Education Issues: Buchanan states that as a nation we should be “insisting on accountability with flexibility to allow for local control because parents, educators and local communities know best.” He also believes in “giving parents more choices of schools and placing greater emphasis on, and funding for, vocational technical education.” Education Connection: Buchanan became a tae kwon do instructor after high school, which enabled him to pay his way through college. Buchanan volunteers with the local Boys and Girls Club. More information can be found at: http://www.vernbuchananforcongress.com/issues/Issues.aspx?ID=21

Ron Klein (D-FL) Defeated: Rep. Clay Shaw (R) Stance on Education Issues: In the Florida State Senate, he was a member of the Education committee and was “committed to improving the quality of education.” Education Connection: In the Florida State Legislature, Klein served on the Education Committee and the Education Finance Committee. According to his website, he was also instrumental in helping to pass the “Holocaust Education Act” which mandates the instruction of the Holocaust in all Florida public schools. Klein is a founding member of Together Against Gangs, an organization that works to keep kids out of gangs, and in 1993 he won the Plumosa Elementary School Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education. More information can be found at: http://www.ronklein2006.com/bio.asp

Hank Johnson (D-GA) Defeated: Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D) in a primary election in July 2006 Stance on Education Issues: Johnson believes that education reform comes down to two things: 1) funding and 2) freedom to shape our schools. Johnson asserts on his campaign website that in order to “compete in this global economy, our schools have to be the best in the world.” He also states that he “will always vote for maximum funding for our schools. Anything less isn't enough. And I will work to give us the flexibility we need to shape our children’s educations for the better.” Education Connection: Johnson led the DeKalb Board of Education Legislative Liaison Committee, where he asserts that he was a staunch proponent for quality public education. On his website, Johnson states that he helped to foster improved working relationships and stronger communication between the County Commission and Board of Education, which encourages

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites better planning for infrastructure improvements and public works issues related to school openings. Johnson has two children who attend DeKalb County Public Schools. More information can be found at: http://www.hankforcongress.com/issues

Mazie Hirono (D-HI) Defeated: Bob Hogue (R) and Hanalei Aipoalani (D) to succeed Rep. Ed Case (D) who ran for Governor Stance on Education Issues: Hirono opposes the No Child Left Behind law, which she sees as being too focused on testing. She states that “when NCLB comes to Congress for review in 2007, I will fight to ensure that its overemphasis on testing and labeling schools as failing are replaced with a focus on placing a qualified, caring, and competent teacher in every classroom.” She also asserts support for increasing funding for pre-school programs. Education Connection: Hirono chaired Hawaii’s Policy Group of the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future. She also led the state’s effort to create pre-schools on elementary school campuses and would like to see a national pre-school education program. Hirono attended public school in Hawaii and worked to pay her way through college. More information can be found at: http://mazieforcongress.com/index.cfm/preset/issues - 1

Bill Sali (R-ID) Defeated: Larry Grant (D) to succeed Rep. Butch Otter (D) who ran for Governor Stance on Education: Sali is a proponent of parental school choice in education. When asked what he plans to do for college students, Sali commented, "College is transitory. I'm a strong believer in basic research being done at universities. Every time you add money to the pot at a university that relieves some of the stress on individual students to come up with more and more out of their own pocket.” Education Connection: Sali and his wife have six children who were home schooled. More information can be found at www.billsali.com

Peter Roskam (R-IL) Defeated: Tammy Duckworth (D) to succeed retiring Rep. Henry Hyde (R) Roskam’s opponent and her experience as an Iraq war veteran who suffered significant, permanent injuries during her tour won national attention during the 2006 election cycle. Education Connection: Roskam taught for several years in a cross-cultural high school in the Virgin Islands. He later served as Executive Director of Educational Assistance Ltd., a non- profit scholarship program for disadvantaged children. In 1985, Roskam served as a Legislative Assistant for Health Care and Education for Congressman Tom DeLay. More information can be found at: http://www.roskamforcongress.com/aboutpeter/

Phil Hare (D-IL) Defeated: Andrea Zinga (R) to succeed retiring Rep. Lane Evans (D) Stance on Education Issues: Representative-elect Hare worked for his predecessor, Dale Evans, for 24 years before running for the office himself. He will serve on the Education and the Workforce Committee in the 110th Congress. Given his professional background in union and labor issues, it seems he sought Committee membership more for the work it does on those issues, versus education. More information can be found at: http://friendsofphilhare.com/ Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites

Joe Donnelly (D-IN) Defeated: Rep. Chris Chocola Stance on Education Issues: On his website, Donnelly asserts that he favors increased Pell Grant funding, “These pools are absolutely critical to middle-class families and working families being able to send their children on to college and achieve the American dream. It's much more important to fund Pell Grants than it is to give additional tax breaks to oil companies.” He also believes that “we need to provide college funding opportunities for our military veterans who are coming back every day.” Donnelly states that he supports No Child Left Behind but would like to see full funding for the act. “An underfunded federal mandate puts an additional burden on our teachers and schools.” Education Connection: While practicing law, Donnelly was a member of the School Board for Mishawaka Marian High School from 1997-2001 where he served as President during the 2000- 2001 term. More information can be found at: donnehttp://www.donnellyforuscongress.com/index.php?id=13,91,0,0,1,0

Brad Ellsworth (D-IN) Defeated: Rep. John Hostettler (R) Stance on Education Issues: Ellsworth says on his website that he will “protect our investment in the education of our children. The American Dream is the belief that our children can do better.” Education Connection: Ellsworth attended University of Southern Indiana where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. He and his wife have a daughter who currently attends Indiana University. More information can be found at ellhttp://www.ellsworthforcongress.com/issues_details.asp?id=35

Baron Hill (D-IN) Defeated: Rep. Mike Sodrel (R) Stance on Education Issues: He was given a 100% rating by the NEA for pro-education votes and supports smaller class sizes. In 2001, Hill voted for the No Child Left Behind Act. He later said he was in favor of scrapping it, calling it "more or less of a federal takeover of our system." Education Connection: In 1990 Hill was appointed to head the state’s student assistance agency. Hill is married to Betty Schepman, a public school math teacher. More information can be found at: http://www.ontheissues.org/IN/Baron_Hill.htm

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Bruce Braley (D-IA) Defeated: Mike Whalen (R) to succeed Rep. Jim Nussle (R) Stance on Education Issues: Braley believes the government should fully fund “early childhood education and its commitment to teachers.” He supports increased funding for trade schools and continuing education programs, and he opposes cutting student aid. Education Connection: Braley is the product of a family of teachers (husband, son, and grandson of teachers) and is expected to push for improvements in education. Braley is the President of Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the President of the Waterloo Dollars for Scholars program which assists students pay for their college tuition. More information can be found at: http://www.brucebraley.com/issues.asp - 3

David Loebsack (D-IA) Defeated: Rep. Jim Leach (R) Stance on Education Issues: According to Loebsack’s campaign web site, he would like to address the issue of rising college costs, increase the size of and access to Pell Grants, fight “against those who want to make it more expensive for student loans” and reform NCLB, which he characterizes as overly burdensome. He will serve on the Education and the Workforce Committee in the 110th Congress. Upon his appointment to the Committee, a press statement of his said the following, “My appointment to this committee will allow me to effect change on issues that matter most to Iowans in the 2nd District. Legislation that flows through this committee has a direct impact on our lives and our children’s lives. This appointment will allow me to work to expand college access, support our public schools, and protect American workers.” Education Connection: Loebsack went to college at Iowa State University and earned his PhD at the University of California - Davis. Loebsack was a professor at Cornell College specializing in international relations before his election, and was regularly called upon by local and national media to interpret political events in Iowa, nationally and abroad. He is also a member of the American Federation of Teachers. He has taken Cornell students overseas seven times to experience the people and culture of China, Nicaragua, and Brazil. To further his own studies, Loebsack took a U.S. State Department internship in Lagos, Nigeria and made several study trips to Guatemala, Costa Rica, Japan, and Brazil. More information can be found at: http://www.loebsackforcongress.org/issues/ - spanclassblueEducationforthe21stCentury/span

Nancy Boyda (D-KS) Defeated: Rep. Jim Ryun (R) Stance on Education Issues: Boyda supports an increase in Pell Grants, stating “the single most effective federal grant program aimed at helping low-income students achieve higher education is the Pell Grant.” On her website, Boyda states that she is in support of fully funding No Child Left Behind as well as ensuring that highly qualified teachers are in place and paid accordingly. Boyda also supports Head Start, arguing that “Head Start is an investment in our children—an investment that more than pays for itself in reduced costs for remedial education, savings from lower crime rates, and increase earnings later in life.” Education Connection: Boyda graduated with honors from William Jewell College in Liberty, MO, where she received dual degrees in chemistry and education. More information can be found at: http://nancyforcongress.com/issues.php Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites John Yarmuth (D-KS) Defeated: Rep. Anne Northup (R) Stance on Education Issues: According to Yarmuth’s campaign website, he is critical of No Child Left Behind and believes that “we have a moral obligation to provide and maintain a high- quality public school system.” In the 110th Congress, Yarmuth will serve on the Education and the Workforce Committee. Education Connection: Newly elected Yarmuth is the founder and executive editor of the Louisville Eccentric Observer, a 15-year-old newsweekly serving the Louisville, KY metropolitan area. A native of Louisville, Yarmuth is a 1969 graduate of Yale University, with a degree in American Studies. From 1971-75 he was a legislative aide to U. S. Senator Marlow Cook (R-KY). Yarmuth switched party affiliations in 1985. He worked at the University of Louisville from 1983-86, serving as assistant vice-president for University Relations. His campaign web site asserts that NCLB is “a plan deliberately constructed to create "failing" schools, and thereby facilitate support for private and parochial education.” He is married and has a son who is a senior at Indiana University. More information can be found at: http://www.yarmuthforcongress.com/

John Sarbanes (D-MD) Defeated: Succeeds Rep. Ben Cardin (D) who ran for Governor Stance on Education Issues: Sarbanes “believes that our greatest natural resource is the talent and energy of the next generation. That resource will not be fully tapped until all of our schools are staffed with quality teachers and principals.” Sarbanes supports increased federal resources for professional development for teachers, pre-kindergarten and all day kindergarten, innovative school models, and incentives to bring quality teachers to our nation’s schools. Sarbanes will serve on the Education and the Workforce Committee in the 110th Congress. Education Connection: While a practicing attorney, Sarbanes has been involved in education issues for nearly twenty years. Most recently, he completed a seven-year tenure as special assistant to the State Superintendent of Schools, serving as liaison to the Baltimore City Public Schools under the City-State Partnership. He supports charter schools, universal pre-K and full- day Kindergarten, as well as incentives to recruit and retain high-quality educators and administrators. Sarbanes attended Princeton University, was a Fulbright Scholar and graduated Harvard Law. More information can be found at: http://www.sarbanesforcongress.com/ht/d/sp/i/854059/pid/854059

Tim Walberg (R-MI) Defeated: Sharon Renier (D) to succeed Rep. Joe Schwarz (R) Stance on Education Issues: According to Walberg’s website, he supports Education Tax Credits and scholarships. Education Connection: Walberg served as a pastor for almost 10 years. Following his 16 years in the Michigan House, he served as president of the Warren Reuther Center for Education and Community Impact in which his duties included creating local community betterment programs in our area More information can be found at: http://www.walbergforcongress.com/issues/

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Tim Walz (D-MN) Defeated: Rep. Gil Gutknecht (R) Stance on Education Issues: Walz asserts that he wants to see increased funding for IDEA, Head Start, Even Start, and NCLB. He also supports additional funds for Teach For America and AmeriCorps. Education Connection: Walz holds a B.S. in social science education and his master’s degree is in educational leadership and curriculum development. Walz is also currently pursuing his doctorate in the same field at St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota, and is teaching and coaching at Mankato West High School. He started teaching in China and was a member of one of the first government sanctioned groups of American educators to teach in Chinese high schools. Walz won the Minnesota Ethics in Education award in 2002, the 2003 Mankato Teacher of the Year, and the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence award. Walz is also the son of a public school administrator, and his wife is a teacher. More information can be found at: http://www.timwalz.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7bF4087AC5-328C-4413-893C- AA89215E9960%7d&DE=%7b440AF9B1-5DB9-4F20-B43C-D42B96BF83A2%7d

Keith Ellison (D-MN) Defeated: Alan Fine (R) to succeed retiring Rep. Martin Sabo (D) Stance on Education Issues: Ellison states that he supports reining in college costs, increasing Pell Grants and HOPE Scholarships and fully funding IDEA. He would also like to see the repeal of the No Child Left Behind Act. As a state legislator, Ellison asserts he helped bring $11.8 million more dollars to Minneapolis Public Schools. He would like to see early childhood development and education funding for children through age five a requirement. On his website he states that closing the achievement gap between children of color and white children is “one of the most pressing educational challenges that our country faces.” Ellison says that quality early childhood education is what could help to bridge this gap. Ellison has also stated that he supports teacher incentives saying that “we need to provide new teachers with excellent teacher preparation, ongoing mentoring and professional development and a climate of respect and support for the important work they do,” and parental involvement. Education Connection: Ellison is the first Muslim member of Congress. Ellison’s spouse Kim, is a high school mathematics teacher near Minneapolis. More information can be found at: http://www.keithellison.org/issues-education.htm

Michele Bachmann (R-MN) Defeated: Patty Wetterling (D) to succeed Rep. Mark Kennedy (R) who ran for Senate Stance on Education Issues: According to Bachmann’s campaign website, education will be one of Bachmann’s top priorities. Bachmann backs local control of public schools and supports charter schools. She also joined with parents in her community to start the first K-12 charter school in the country. She opines that “Our schools must set high academic standards to prepare our children for fulfilling future careers in the workforce and to become knowledgeable citizens as our future leaders.” Education Connection: During her tenure in the state legislature, Bachman served on the Education Committee. Before and throughout college she worked various jobs to pay her own way through college, and graduated from Winona State University in 1978 with a Bachelor of

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Arts degree in Political Science and English. She is the mother of five and foster mother of 23 children and states that “education is a primary concern for our big family.” More information can be found at: http://www.michelebachmann.com/article.asp?ARTICLEID=75

Adrian Smith (R-NE) Defeated: Scott Kleeb (D) to succeed retiring Rep. Tom Osborne (R) Stance on Education Issues: Smith states on his website that he believes that "education is important to the future of our children.” He asserts that he has consistently fought for school choice, local control, and against mandated reorganization of school districts. More information can be found at: http://www.joinadrian.com/myrecord.htm

Dean Heller (R-NV) Defeated: Succeeds Rep. Jim Gibbons (R) who ran for Governor. Education Connection: Heller was a Founding Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the Western Nevada Community College Foundation. He is an Advisory Board Member for Nevada’s Foster Grandparent program. Heller and his wife have three children and their oldest daughter attends Arizona State University. More information can be found at: http://www.deanheller.com/

Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH) Defeated: Rep. Jeb Bradley (R) Stance on Education Issues: She is critical of No Child Left Behind, saying, “We must scrap the No Child Left Behind Act and allow teachers to teach kids the skills they need for life, not just the skills they need to pass testing. We are crippling the teachers and kids with this ‘teach to the test’ mentality.” She also favors no- or low-cost student loans for attending college. It should be noted that Shea-Porter cites the government’s inadequate response to Hurricane Katrina as the impetus for her decision to run for Congress. In the 110th Congress, Shea-Porter will serve on the Education and the Workforce Committee. Education Connection: Newly elected Shea-Porter received a degree in Social Services from the University of New Hampshire (UNH). She became a social worker and taught at a local community college. Shea-Porter’s web site says she is coming to Washington to serve the people of New Hampshire and provide them opportunities and security. More information can be found at: http://www.carolforcongress.com/index.php?blog=6&title=why_i_m_running_for_congress&mo re=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

Paul Hodes (D-NH) Defeated: Rep. Charles Bass (R) Stance on Education Issues: Hodes been critical on his website of No Child Left Behind saying that Congress must decide either to “fix and fund or to repeal” the law. He believes that “important decisions regarding teacher quality ought to be made at the local level, and not necessarily on the results of standardized tests that do not always account for local circumstances.” On his campaign website, Hodes offers support for student loan relief for teachers, low-interest loans for school infrastructure improvements, and education in the arts and athletic programs. Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Education Connection: Hodes served as the first Chairman of the Board of the Capitol Center for the Arts from 1990–1996, and led the community effort to create New Hampshire’s premier performing arts venue. He was the first Chairman of the Board of Family Strength, a New Hampshire not-for-profit agency providing state of the art, in-home counseling and support to individuals and families throughout the state. He has led the board of Tricinium, Ltd, a Monadnock area arts organization and has served on the boards of the New Hampshire Children’s Alliance and Concord Community Music School. Hodes and his wife have two children, a son who is a student at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and a daughter, who is a student at American University. More information can be found at: http://www.hodesforcongress.com/issues_details.asp?id=37

Albio Sires (D-NJ) Defeated: John Guarini (R) to succeed now Sen. Bob Menendez (D) who took over for now Gov. Jon Corzine (D) Stance on Education Issues: Sires asserts that he is a supporter and advocate for community colleges. He states that he is also a supporter of keeping college affordable. Education Connection: Before becoming mayor, Sires was a public high school teacher. He taught Spanish and English at Memorial High School in West New York. Sires’ wife is a public school administrator. In the state assembly, Sires created the STARS I and STARS II program, which offers full county and state college tuition scholarships to students and increases tuition aid grants to families. According to his campaign website, as Assembly Speaker, he led the fight to increase funding for public education by $760 million. He supports increased funding for after-school programs that “get kids off the streets and away from gangs.” More information can be found at: http://www.albiosiresforcongress.com/about.php Yvette Clarke (D-NY) Defeated: Stephen Finger (R) to succeed retiring Rep. Major Owens (D) Stance on Education Issues: According to the campaign website, Clarke supported the successful lawsuit by the Campaign for Fiscal Equity to give New York City billions more in New York State education funding. Clarke has been working in Washington with the local democratic leadership to fully fund the No Child Left Behind Act, and find proper alternatives to some of the strict reliance on testing. Education Connection: While serving on the NYC Council, Clarke was an advocate of education, fighting for smaller classes, teacher development, and literacy programs. Under Clarke’s leadership, city funding for schools, computers in the classroom and library services have increased by millions in her district. As a NYC councilmember, she was a member of the Education Committee. More information can be found at: http://www.voteyvette.com/reabout.htm

John Hall (R-NY) Defeated: Rep. Sue Kelly (R) Stance on Education Issues: Education funding is a priority for Hall as he states on his campaign website. He asserts that he favors more complete funding of NCLB. Hall says that “it largely comes down to money: the current system of financing education should be changed so that property owners are not the default source of funding. Teachers, especially in inner city schools, should be paid a professional's salary, sufficient to attract talented, enthusiastic, and

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites fully qualified instructors.” Hall supports incentives to study the sciences, particularly engineering, in order to compete with the burgeoning high-tech industries in Asia and elsewhere. Education Connection: Hall served on the Board of Education in his hometown and was elected President. He is also the son of two teachers and the father of a teacher. More information can be found at: http://www.johnhallforcongress.com/node/2

Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Defeated: Rep. John Sweeney (R) Stance on Education Issues: Gillibrand has a “proposal to let middle-class parents deduct up to $10,000 a year in college tuition.” She also states on her website that she is in support of increased funding for NCLB and early education. According to a local newspaper interview, Gillibrand wants more money for teacher training programs and full funding of special education programs that are costly to local districts More information can be found at: gillhttp://www.gillibrand2006.com/tuition

Michael Arcuri (D-NY) Defeated: Ray Meier (R) to succeed retiring Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R) Stance on Education Issues: On his website, Arcuri states that he supports high quality, full day pre-kindergarten, saying “this readies children in critical areas –from language and pre- literacy to basic motor skills to social and behavioral development. I will work in Congress for more federal funds to expand access to these programs – to ensure that all our children are getting the running start on learning they need and deserve.” He also supports college tuition tax credits and states he will work to expand opportunities for college educations and job training. Education Connection: Arcuri served as the Legal Counsel for the Board of Education of the New Hartford Central School District. Arcuri serves as an assistant varsity football coach at Notre Dame High School in Utica, and serves as a member of the Advisory Board for Criminal Justice programs at Utica College, Mohawk Valley Community College, and SUNY Institute of Technology. He also teaches Constitutional Law as an adjunct professor at Utica College. He is active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters. In 1997 he received the distinction of being the first man ever to win the Mohawk Valley Person of the Year Award from the YWCA for his work in the area of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse. More information can be found at: http://www.arcuriforcongress.com/index.php

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Heath Shuler (D-NC) Defeated: Rep. Charlie Taylor (R) Stance on Education Issues: Shuler believes that “the key to education is building a solid foundation starting with making a stronger commitment to pre-school education for all children.” He asserts that he is committed to encouraging college students to enter the teaching field, and rewarding teachers that stay in the classroom. He also supports fully funding NCLB and increasing financial aid funding, especially need-based aid and Pell Grants. Education Connection: Shuler attended the University of Tennessee and completed his education, graduating with a degree in Psychology. He went on to play professional football for the Washington Redskins and while in the NFL founded the Heath Shuler Foundation, a leadership program for middle and high school students. He also serves on the Scholarship Committee for the North Carolina Association for the Advancement of Teaching, and the Board of Junior Achievement. More information can be found at: http://www.heathshuler.com/

Jim Jordan (R-OH) Defeated: Rep. Mike Oxley (R) Stance on Education Issues: In the Ohio State Senate, Jordan supported legislation that created an Educational Regional Service System in Ohio, which consists of regional advisory boards, advisory councils, a fiscal agent for each region and educational service centers. Jordan argues that “these education service centers may include help with student performance, professional development, recruitment and retention of teachers and administrators, and operation cost management.” Education Connection: He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin. He later earned a Master’s degree in Education from the Ohio State University and a Law Degree from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. More information can be found at: http://www.vote- smart.org/issue_skeyvote_detail.php?cs_id=4432&can_id=BS026394

Charlie Wilson (D-OH) Defeated: Chuck Blasdel (R) to succeed Rep. Ted Strickland (D) who ran for Governor Stance on Education Issues: His campaign website states that he will work to ensure that our schools “are fairly and adequately funded.” He has been endorsed by the National Education Association. Education Connection: Wilson is a product of public education . More information can be found at: http://www.charliewilson.com/free_details.asp?id=3

Betty Sutton (D-OH) Defeated: Craig Foltin (R) to succeed Rep. Sherrod Brown (D) who ran for Senate Stance on Education Issues: She believes education is “one of the three E’s for a new economy.” In the legislature Sutton opposed school vouchers, which draw funding away from public schools and also fought against efforts to divert school property tax money from some of the state's poorest districts into public improvements anywhere in a city. Sutton states that she was a champion of the neediest students in the state proposing free for-credit college courses for students who met a 200-percent-of-poverty standard and joining her colleagues in a hunger strike to protest cuts to a school breakfast program. Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Education Connection: Sutton’s work as a labor attorney representing teachers received the Friend of Education Award from the Barberton Education Association. More information can be found at: http://www.bettysuttonforcongress.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b7B4FF5BC- F1CD-4EA2-953C-67E866D3C429%7d&DE=%7b73BB5AB4-124D-4A1E-AE08- DFA91FDCD6D1

Zack Space (D-OH) Defeated: Rep. Bob Ney (R) Stance on Education Issues: Space has been endorsed by the National Education Association. Space states that “education is the key to achieving the American dream and the teachers who work tirelessly to educate our children should be commended.” Education Connection: Space has served as a board member of the Tuscarawas County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and has been active as a coach in local youth baseball, softball, and football leagues. More information can be found at: http://www.zackspace.org/

Mary Fallin (R-OK) Defeated: David Hunger (D) to succeed Rep. Ernest Istook (R) who ran for Governor Stance on Education Issues: Fallin believes that we must “demand excellence in the classroom.” She states on her campaign site that “we have seen promising results from NCLB in the lower levels and believes it should be expanded to include high school.” Education Connection: Fallin created the "Reach for the Stars" banquet to benefit a Community Literacy Center in her home district. The Center raises funds for literacy efforts across the state. Fallin has been a member of the Board of Directors of the YWCA. More information can be found at: http://www.maryfallin.org/issues/education.cfm

Jason Altmire (D-PA) Defeated: Rep. Melissa Hart (R) Stance on Education Issues: He strongly supports public schools and “will work to strengthen them.” In Congress, Altmire wants to “work to make college and vocational schools more affordable for working families.” His web site asserts that he “knows the value and proven results of early childhood education and will work to ensure that every child has access to affordable pre-K schooling. He also has a long history of involvement with higher education in Western Pennsylvania, having served as an active board member of local colleges and universities. In Congress, he will work to make college and vocational schools more affordable for working families. Altmire will serve on the Education and the Workforce Committee in the 110th Congress. Education Connection: Altmire is a product of and strongly supports public schools and, according to his campaign, “will work to strengthen them.” Before running for office, Altmire served as an active board member of local colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, in addition to being a government relations professional for a large system of Pennsylvania hospitals. Also, in the 1990s, he worked in Washington, D.C. for Florida Congressman Pete Peterson and was appointed to a working group for President Clinton’s Task Force on National Health Care Reform. More information can be found at: http://www.jasonaltmire.com/issues/ Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Joe Sestak (D-PA) Defeated: Rep. Curt Weldon (R) Stance on Education Issues: Sestak states that as a nation, we “must address the educational achievement gap and prepare students for a global economy.” On his campaign website, Sestak says that “as other nations continue to prepare their youth to function in an economy where the relationship between knowledge and innovation spurs economic progress, we must prepare all our students so they have opportunities and choices to thrive in this internationally competitive world.” He says that he supports fully funding NCLB, creating a refundable College Tax Credit, teacher pay incentives and establishing state infrastructure banks to help local schools improve its infrastructure. More information can be found at: http://sestakforcongress.com/issues/education-security/

Patrick Murphy (D-PA) Defeated: Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (R) Stance on Education Issues: Murphy believes that “a good education is a great investment in America's future and should be a top priority in local, state, and federal government.” Murphy supports full federal funding for public education, restoring the cuts to student aid, and pre- school education. Education Connection: Murphy taught military leaders at West Point and was an assistant professor of “constitutional law” and “values education”. He has lectured at the U.S. Air Force Academy and at the International Institute for Humanitarian Rights in San Remo, Italy. He has also taught “American Government” as an adjunct professor at Mount Saint Mary College, currently lectures at the Widener University School of Law, and volunteers his time as a mentor to college and law school students. Murphy’s sister, Cathy, is a middle school teacher. More information can be found at: http://www.murphy06.net/issues.html

Chris Carney (D-PA) Defeated: Rep. Don Sherwood (R) Stance on Education Issues: Carney believes that “we need to invest in our educational infrastructure — teachers, schools, curriculum, and up-to-date technology. We need to ensure our children learn the fundamentals, while encouraging creativity and exploration so that they can compete with the best in the country and the best in the world.” He has also stated that “states should not be forced to fund the federally mandated No Child Left Behind Act.” Education Connection: While attending graduate school, Carney taught courses at the University of Wyoming. Chris then decided to pursue a career in higher education. Before being elected to Congress, Chris was an Associate Professor at Penn State, teaching courses in U.S. Foreign Policy, American Government, and U.S. Security Policy. More information can be found at: http://www.carneyforcongress.com/about/

David Davis (R-TN) Defeated: Rick Trent (D) to succeed retiring Rep. Bill Jenkins (R) Stance on Education Issues: On his website, Davis says “We should break the strangle-hold that the education bureaucracy has on our schools while empowering parents to choose how and where their children are educated and turning decision making back over to local communities.”

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Education Connection: Davis is a member of the Coalition for Kids and Communities in Schools. He is also a Board Member of the Science Hill High School-Alternative Learning Center and on the President's Council of Milligan College. More information can be found at: http://www.rightforcongress.com/page/page/3029542.htm

Steve Cohen (D-TN) Defeated: Mark White (R) and Jake Ford (I) to succeed Rep. Harold Ford (D) who ran for Senate Stance on Education Issues: Cohen is a former lawyer whose says that one of his top priorities includes education. Cohen argues that money should be spent on education instead of the war in Iraq. In the state legislature, he pushed to establish a state lottery, with the proceeds intended to fund education scholarships. More information can be found at: http://cohenforcongress.com/issues-education.html

Nick Lampson (D-TX) Defeated: Lampson will replace House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R) who resigned. Stance on Education Issues: He supports full funding for NCLB with greater accountability features and more local control. He also believes in lowering the cost of a college education, arguing “Education is the great equalizer in the United States. We cannot afford to allow a college degree to get beyond the reach of more and more students. And we cannot ask parents to go bankrupt putting their kids through school. I will work to bring down the cost of a college education.” Education Connection: Lampson is a former Congressman and high school science teacher. Lampson’s wife, Susan, is a special education teacher, as is his youngest daughter. While in Congress, Lampson founded the first-ever Congressional Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children, which worked to create the national Amber Alert program. More information can be found at: http://www.lampson.com/issues?id=0006

Peter Welch (D-VT) Defeated: Martha Rainville (R) to succeed Rep. Bernie Sanders (I) who ran for Senate Stance on Education Issues: Welch is “committed to helping provide educational opportunities for all our children. The federal role must preserve the tradition of local control, complement the leadership of state and local government and not impose unfunded mandates.” He also supports the goal behind NCLB, but thinks it has turned into a “burdensome unfunded mandate.” Welch stresses being a strong supporter of increasing financial aid for middle income college students and increasing accessibility for all students. On his website, Welch outlines a plan to reform NCLB and a plan for making college more affordable. He supports increasing the maximum Pell Grant, and believes that science, math and technology “must be a priority to maintain out economic competitiveness in the world.” Education Connection: Welch married a professor at Dartmouth College who later went on to be the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences until she died of cancer in 2004. More information can be found at: http://www.welchforcongress.com/education

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites Steve Kagen (D-WI) Defeated: Terri McCormick (R) to succeed Rep. Mark Green (R) who ran for Governor Stance on Education Issues: According to Kagen’s website he believes in putting a qualified teacher in every classroom, cap class sizes, maintaining a safe school environment and making it easier and more accessible for students to attend college. He states that one of his top priorities is to “constantly improve our public schools, universities, and technical colleges so they will make a lasting difference in all our lives.” Education Connection: Kagen is a medical doctor and created a 5th grade health education program that protects children from environmental risks. More information can be found at: http://www.kagen4congress.com/kageneducationpolicy.html

Sources: Roll Call, November 13, 2006, www.rollcall.com On The Issues, www.ontheissues.org Candidates Campaign Web sites