5th District Congresswoman Jahana Hayes has been appointed to serve on the House Education and Labor Committee.  Hayes says she looks forward to bringing an educator’s perspective to Congress.  She says the committee's work is vital, as the policies they set will filter out to every classroom and community in the country.  Hayes says she wants to bring academically sound, student-centered deliberation to the group's meetings, and help her colleagues better understand how the legislation that is passed translates in a classroom setting.  The 2016 National Teacher of the Year says she is optimistic the work will ensure that America’s youth are prepared to compete on a global stage for generations to come.