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.
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GEORGIA - Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), is pleased to announce that two students from Georgia's Fourth Congressional District have been selected to participate in the 2017-2018 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Program.
Rising junior Sonia Karkare of Decatur High School and rising senior Emily Lent of Providence Classical Christian School are two of 50 total students from the Southeast and Puerto Rico to be awarded this fully funded scholarship.
DECATUR—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), is pleased to announce that two students from Georgia's Fourth Congressional District have been selected to participate in the 2017-2018 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Program.
Rising junior Sonia Karkare of Decatur High School and rising senior Emily Lent of Providence Classical Christian School are two of 50 total students from the Southeast and Puerto Rico to be awarded this fully funded scholarship.
By Angelina T. Velasquez
In less than two weeks, Maxwell Blackman will leave home to attend the U.S. Military Academy in hopes of continuing his family's legacy as military corpsman.
"I was surprised to find out I got in because the acceptance rate is so low," said Maxwell, a 2017 Arabia Mountain High graduate.
He is among 11 South DeKalb students nominated to a service academy by U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson. Maxwell said both of his parents, Freddy and Karen Blackman, served in the military.
By Curt Yeomans
U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson recognized military veterans who served in the post-Korean War era, including those who served in the Vietnam War, on Friday.
Johnson held an "Extending the Legacy" program at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia as part of commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
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"A Georgia congressman is honoring local residents who are committed to serving our community. Hank Johnson said it's a symbolic passing of the torch between vets and students in the U.S. Service Academy."
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"People from all over the Atlanta area came out to remember the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam war. Congressman Hank Johnson hosted the event to honor those who served in the war and this year he celebrated the students in Fourth Congressional District who are nominated to attend military schools such as West Point."
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By Valerie Morgan
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at his "Extending the Legacy" program on Friday, June 2, 1 p.m., at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia.
The commemoration's primary objective, as penned by Congress, is to thank and honor the Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the nation. The commemoration recognizes all who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 and their families.
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at his "Extending the Legacy" program on June 2, 1 p.m. at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia.
The commemoration's primary objective, as penned by Congress, is to thank and honor our Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the nation. The commemoration recognizes all who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of duty location; and their families.
By Curt Yeomans
Michelle Carmona was named the grand prize winner of Rep. Hank Johnson's, D-Ga., Fourth Congressional District Art Competition during a ceremony at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia on Saturday. Her photograph, "Nature," received a $24,000 scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design.
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Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The annual competition serves as an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in the 4th District. The winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country.