May 14, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 80 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                     NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK

  (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to recognize National 
Charter Schools Week, a week where we honor the opportunity to bring 
real educational choice to millions of families across America.
  Georgia has a rich history of school choice and in charter schools. 
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit Drew Charter School 
in Atlanta, Georgia.
  Serving more than 1,800 students from pre-K through 12th grade, Drew 
Charter School has implemented a project-based learning approach that 
is helping all students reach their highest potential.
  The numbers speak for themselves. Drew Charter School has a 100 
percent graduation rate. No wonder there is a wait list to attend this 
wonderful school.
  While speaking with administrators, touring the beautiful campus, and 
visiting a few classrooms, it was evident that Drew Charter School has 
excelled in their mission to provide a quality education.
  As the senior Republican on the Early Childhood, Elementary and 
Secondary Education Subcommittee, I look forward to sharing my support 
for charter schools and everything they do for our young students. By 
supporting charter schools, we are putting kids first in education, not 
politicians more concerned about power and money.

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