Statement of U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah

Congressman Chaka Fattah (D, PA-2) issues this statement in support of the Teachers Professional Development Institutes Act, H.R. 2255, introduced by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D, CT-3) and co-sponsored by Congressman Fattah:

"I have co-sponsored and advocated for this legislation because I believe it has the potential to significantly improve the educational opportunity available to our nation’s students."

"The Teachers Professional Development Institutes Act will enable partnerships between institutions of higher education and K-12 systems to ratchet up the content expertise of our educators, and in turn, improve students’ readiness for college. We know that when students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have consistent access to high-quality instruction, their life chances, and those of their families, are dramatically improved."

"This proposal tracks the success of the Teachers Institute of Philadelphia, based in my Congressional District, which has brought the resources of the University of Pennsylvania to 25 public schools in West and Southwest Philadelphia since 2007."

"I commend Congresswoman DeLauro for her leadership on this legislation, which continues her long history of advocacy for our nation’s children and for equalizing their educational opportunities."