Jahana Hayes appointed to education committee
Source: CNN
JAN 15, 2019 | 2:02 PM
Rep. Jahana Hayes, the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, has been given the job in Congress that she really wanted — a seat on the House Education and Labor Committee.
The committee has jurisdiction over federal education issues and labor concerns, including wage and workplace safety issues.
Hayes, D-5th District, lobbied House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the job.
“I am so excited to bring an educator’s perspective to Congress as a member of the Education and Labor Committee,'' Hayes said Tuesday in a statement released by her offfice. “The work of this Committee is vital, as the policies we set in place will filter out to every classroom and community in America. I intend to bring thoughtful, academically sound, student-centered deliberation to our meetings, and hopefully help my colleagues better understand how the legislation that is passed translates in a classroom setting.
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Great news. She's fully grounded and ready to get to work.
Does that smile remind anyone of a certain ex-President?
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Imagine that! 
Congrats to her! 
What a concept!*
*Says the spouse of a 30+ year teacher - in FL.
