[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 10, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL WEEK

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, in honor of National Charter School Week, I am 
here to talk about the importance of school choice.
  Families should be empowered to find the best learning environments 
for their children instead of being forced into failing public schools 
that may not meet their child's needs.
  Piedmont Community Charter School, located in Gaston County, North 
Carolina, is an amazing example of a school that puts students first. 
This school isn't afraid to hold its students to a high standard or to 
provide a challenging curriculum.
  Schools like Piedmont should inspire us all to renew and strengthen 
our support for education freedom. Instead of trapping children in a 
race to the bottom, charter schools like Piedmont are pushing students 
to the top. More options mean more successful students.
  Happy National Charter School Week.

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