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.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Feb. 15, 2017, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) was joined by Congresswomen Eddie Bernice Johnson and Sheila Jackson Lee to honor great inventors at "African American Inventors: Past and Present."
After offering welcoming remarks, Congressman Johnson honored Dr. Lonnie Johnson with an award for achievement. Dr. Johnson, who served as a judge for Congressman Johnson's inaugural Congressional App Challenge, is a piece of living history. He is an inventor and scientist who made himself a household name when he created the world-famous "super soaker" water gun toy.
CLARKSTON, GA – On Friday, March 3rd from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rep Hank Johnson (GA-04), will be hosting his 2nd Annual Career and Community Resources Fair at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement after the vice president was called to Capitol Hill to break the tie on a vote to confirm a member of the cabinet – Betsy DeVos as the next Education Secretary – for the first time in U.S. history:
LITHONIA, GA – On Saturday, April 29th at 11 a.m., Rep Hank Johnson (GA-04), will be hosting the 2017 Congressional Arts Competition Reception for high school students in the Fourth Congressional District.
The annual event will be held at the Lou Walker Senior Center. Congressman Johnson is excited about showcasing some great young artists.
Each year thousands of dollars in scholarships from SCAD and the Art Institute of Atlanta, are given to students across the district. Last year the competition awarded four college scholarships worth a total of $35,000.
This month, I hope you'll join me in celebrating Black History Month.
50 years ago, The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a revealing interview to NBC News that acknowledged the soul searching and agonizing moments he'd gone through since his most famous speech in 1963. He told NBC the old optimism of the civil rights movement was a little superficial and now needed to be tempered with a solid realism.
Congressman Hank Johnson plays a game created by Rockdale Magnet students. Image Source: Michelle Kim for Rockdale County Public Schools
ROCKDALE, GA – On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) recognized the top three students of his Congressional App Challenge — a competition that encourages U.S. high school students to create their own mobile applications.
Eight students from the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology made up three teams that swept the competition. The reception was held at their school.
CLARKSTON, G.A.—On Jan. 15, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) co-hosted an event to take a stand against the GOP agenda and its budget.
The town hall was co-hosted by Clarkston Mayor Ted Terry.
The event was held to hold the GOP accountable for their budget that calls for drastic cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and dismantling the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Johnson praised the Obama administration at the event and echoed the voices of many guest speakers who have pledged to hold the GOP in Washington accountable.
Johnson helps West Hunter Street Church receive grant for renovation efforts
Congressman Hank Johnson held a telephone town hall from his Washington, D.C. office on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. He called 50,000 residents in the Fourth District to hear their thoughts on the results of the Nov. 8 General Election and to listen to what they would like to see him work on in the 115th Congress that begins Jan. 3, 2017.