Education
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WASHINGTON, D.C. —Thursday, October 23, 2025, marks Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement in response to recent acts of gun violence and threats made against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
WASHINGTON, DC ─ Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Republicans’ One Big Ugly Bill.
“Today is a sad day for all Americans. At a time when Americans are struggling with rising costs—from healthcare to housing, groceries to childcare—House Republicans have chosen to pass the most heartless bill of the 21st century.
TAMARAC, FL – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is hitting the road with her Fight Back Tour, a district-wide initiative that will uplift families, amplify local voices, and confront the everyday challenges that communities across South Florida are facing.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement after an Executive Order was issued that aims to abolish the U.S. Department of Education.
"Abolishing the U.S. Department of Education would devastate students across Florida and the nation. It means larger class sizes, fewer resources, and diminished opportunities that disproportionately harm students with disabilities and those from lower-income families — leaving them less prepared for the workforce.
I am thrilled to announce that the 2024 Congressional App Challenge is now open for registration! This exciting competition offers students an incredible opportunity to showcase their creativity and technical skills by developing their own applications (also known as an “app”) for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi, or other devices.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), introduced a House resolution that condemns revisionist education and the history of the African American experience. This resolution comes in the wake of the Florida Board of Education’s newly released Social Studies Standards, which include language about how “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Today, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick joined Vice President Kamala Harris at the Ritz Theatre and Museum to condemn the Florida Board of Education’s approval of new African American history standards for K-12 students.