Education
Congressman Johnson believes that high-quality education should be a right, not a privilege, for all Americans. He is committed to addressing inequalities within the education system, increasing funding for public schools, and making higher education more accessible. Hank has introduced and supported legislation to secure resources for schools, protect students from abusive loan practices, and enhance access to arts, music, and technical education programs. Moving forward, he will continue to advocate for increased teacher pay and equitable funding for under-resourced schools to ensure every student has the chance to succeed.
For more on Congressman Johnson’s work on education, please read below.
More on Education
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 along partisan lines this week allowing President Donald Trump to dismantle the Education Department — and to go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that Jay Owens, a senior at Georgia Connections Academy in Duluth, Georgia, has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s 4th Congressional District.
Congressman Held Roundtable With Local Stakeholders
STONECREST, GA – On Friday, May 9, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) gathered local nonprofits, parents and experts in the field of providing critical services to children in need, including the YMCA, Head Start, Easter Seals, Sheltering Arms and others to discuss the impact of drastic cuts to programs that keep children safe and healthy.
LITHONIA, GA – On February 22, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted his “Future of the Fourth” reception at the Lou Walker Senior Center to honor outstanding young leaders from Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District. The event recognized students who have excelled in technology, service, and leadership including winners of the district’s 2024 Congressional App Challenge and nominees for U.S. Service Academies.
Thomas Brandon: Greater Atlanta Christian School: USNA
Colin Crosby: St. Pius X Catholic High School: USNA
Cooper Deschenes-Worboy: Druid Hills High School: USNA
Donovan Dubay: St. Pius X Catholic High School: USNA
Will Freeman: St. Pius X Catholic High School: USNA
McKenzie Gunter: Dunwoody High School: USNA
Jack Gyorffy: St. Pius X Catholic High School: USMMA
James Houseal: Mount Vernon High School: USMA
Jake Jester: Dunwoody High School: USMA
John Loudon: Marist High School: USNA
Kyle Marsh: USAFA Prep School: USAFA
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry C. “Hank” Johnson (GA-04) reintroduced a resolution calling on Congress to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, a group of civil rights activists whose courageous actions in 1961 helped dismantle racial segregation in interstate travel.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District. This annual district-specific competition invites students to create and submit their original apps, showcasing their talent in coding, STEM, and computer science. More than 40 students competed from four high schools from throughout Georgia’s Fourth. The first-place winners will travel to Washington, D.C.
DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted the Fifth Annual Unsung Heroes Awards Program on Sunday, Nov. 17, recognizing 15 exceptional individuals from Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District for their selfless contributions to the community. The event, held at Legacy Park in Decatur, celebrated the dedication and impact of these individuals across DeKalb, Rockdale, and Newton counties.
DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that Intown Community School, located in Georgia’s 4th Congressional District on Lavista Road, has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
This prestigious honor, awarded to just 356 schools nationwide this year, recognizes institutions for their overall academic excellence or significant progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups.
DECATUR, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that his 2024 Congressional App Challenge is open for business.
Students can register for the 2024 Congressional App Challenge and start coding their apps for 2024 HERE. The competition deadline is October 24, 2024.