I am proud to announce that my 13^th annual Teacher in Congress Internship will take place from July 21^st to July 28^th. This internship program is held in my Washington, D.C. congressional office and consists of learning activities, including an introduction to the legislative process, tours of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and area museums; briefings with House committee staff; and attending hearings, mark-ups and floor debates.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

• Live in the 5th District.
• Teach at a public or private school in the 5th District.
• Teach grades 9-12 during the 2022-2023 school year.

Applicants must be available to arrive in Washington the afternoon of Friday, July 21, 2023, for orientation and stay for the duration of the entire internship. Completed applications may be submitted via email to TeacherInCongress@mail.house.gov or by U.S. mail to:

          Congresswoman Virginia Foxx

          Attn: Teacher in Congress

          3540 Clemmons Road, Suite 125

          Clemmons, NC 27012

Applicants should submit a completed Teacher in Congress Internship application form by the close of business on Friday, June 9, 2023, accompanied by a cover letter, resume and sample lesson plan. Each application will be reviewed, and one teacher will be selected to participate in the Teacher in Congress Internship. Applicants will be notified by email of the selection results. Assistance will be offered to arrange renewal credit where applicable. However, the selected intern is responsible for making all transportation and lodging arrangements.

For a full summary of the Teacher in Congress Internship, click here.

To fill out an application to participate, click here.

Foreign Funding of Universities

Recently, I led a letter to Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona seeking information on whether colleges and universities are complying with reporting requirements under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, which requires schools to report foreign gifts and contracts. The previous administration found nearly $6.5 billion in unreported foreign money received by colleges. Yet, since taking office, it appears the Biden administration has done very little, if anything, to pursue enforcement of Section 117 or to open new investigations. It’s time for transparency.

To read my full letter, click here.

My Latest Op-Ed

In another blatant example of regulatory overreach, the Department of Education recently issued guidance for third-party servicers that gives the federal government more control over private companies. This guidance will increase regulatory burdens, stifle innovation, balloon administrative compliance costs, and reduce access to education, particularly for nontraditional learners. My latest op-ed in Inside Higher Ed exposes the impact that the Department of Education’s disastrous policy change for third-party servicers will have on companies, colleges, and students.

To read my op-ed, click here.

Quote of The Week

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

-Benjamin Franklin

Have a blessed weekend,