Education
Beatty on Education
As a former college administrator, I wholeheartedly support programs that ensure access to high-quality education, from childhood to adulthood. Our nation's elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions provide the next generation with the much-needed skills and opportunities to compete in the 21st century economy. Making a better system for them also means looking for avenues to address the racial and gender disparities in our education system from pre-K through college.
Highlights of Beatty Work on Education
- Author of the 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act to provide science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) school programs for girls and other groups underrepresented in STEM fields.
- Leads the effort in Congress to provide funding for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Excellence in Research Program within the National Science Foundation (NSF).
- Secured tens of millions of dollars in funding for Head Start programs in the Columbus area.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s abrupt firing of Dr. Carla Hayden, the first African American and first woman to serve as Librarian of Congress:
COLUMBUS, OH — Yesterday, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted an evening celebrating student participants in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Held at The King Arts Complex, the event featured an exhibition of artwork submitted by high school students from Ohio’s Third Congressional District and the announcement of this year’s winners. Special guest Tom Katzenmeyer, President and CEO of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, joined the celebration.
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, May 6, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA-40), Co-Chairs of the Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus, hosted a free, bipartisan Financial Education Resource Fair on Capitol Hill. The event connected members of the public, Congressional staff and community stakeholders with trusted financial tools and expert guidance to promote financial security and wealth-building.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement in response to reports that President Trump may eliminate Head Start funding in his upcoming budget request:
"President Trump’s plan to eliminate Head Start—after 60 years of proven success helping children and families thrive—is yet another reckless and heartless attack on Ohio’s working families, children, and future.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced H.Res.292, a resolution to recognize April as Financial Literacy Month to increase public awareness of the value of financial capability and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congresswoman Beatty released the following statement regarding President Trump’s unlawful Executive Order to drastically cut resources from the Department of Education:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), and Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH-15), introduced the bipartisan National STEM Week Act. The bill would create an annual week dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education access and interest, especially among communities with limited access to educational resources.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on Harriet Tubman Day, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) reintroduced the Woman on the Twenty Act, which sets design and print deadlines for the Treasury Department to feature abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The effort, first announced in 2016, was halted under the first Trump Administration by then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Secretary Janet Yellen revived the project, placing it back on track to meet its 2030 target for circulation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) launched the inaugural Tri-Caucus Visiting Congressional Fellowship at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. The event brought together McCourt students, faculty and Capitol Hill alumni and featured a keynote address by House Democratic Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), a proud alumnus of Georgetown’s public policy program, along with remarks from Congressman Robert J.
Washington, DC — Tonight, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a Tele-Town Hall to address the Musk-MAGA hostile takeover of the U.S. government and the dangerous, and in some cases, unlawful executive orders issued by President Trump. Despite a D.C. snowstorm, Reps. Glenn Ivey (MD-04) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) joined the conversation in person, reaffirming their commitment to defending democracy and answering questions from Ohio’s Third Congressional District.