SUPPORT ROLLSINFOR KELLY'SBIPARTISAN EFFORT TO INCREASE MALE EDUCATORS AND MENTORS

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly issued the following press release:

Last week, Arizona Senator Mark KellyintroducedtheEducators for America Actand theBuilding Community in America Actto expand pathways for Americans to serve as teachers, mentors, and volunteers.The billsstrengthenpaidteacher training and national serviceopportunities,with a focus onrecruitingmen.

Click to read the fulltext of theEducators for America ActandBuilding Community in America Act.

Since their introduction, thebills have received broad support fromlocal and nationaleducationalleaders, teacher-preparation experts, youth mentoring and community organizations, faith leaders, law enforcement officials, and national advocates.

Here'swhat supporters oftheEduca...