SMITH ANNOUNCES BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO INCREASE MALE EDUCATORS AND MENTORS

Washington, July 17 -- Representative Adam Smith issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2026) - Today, Washington Congressman Adam Smith introduced a two-bill package-the Educators for America Act and the Building Community in America Act-to expand pathways for Americans to serve as teachers, mentors, and volunteers. The bills bolster paid teaching opportunities and national service programs to boost recruitment, with a focus on increasing the number of men participating. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is leading companion legislation in the Senate, and Senator John Curtis (R-UT) is a cosponsor of the Building Community in America Act. The legislation addresses teacher shortages, declining community engagement, and incr...