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
This week the Biden-Harris Administration previewed the Student Loan Debt Relief application form. Here’s what you need to know:
The application will be available later this month.
August 18, 2022
CLARKSTON—As Congressman Hank Johnson listened intently, students and members of the Clarkston community shared how the work of the Prevention Research Center at Georgia State University is helping promote the health and well-being of the people who live in what is often called America’s most diverse square mile.
Lawmakers and educators are espousing the benefits of the Cybersecurity Opportunity Act’s recent enactment, which officials maintain would bolster cybersecurity job training programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - Congressman Hank Johnson of Georgia’s Fourth District announced the winners of Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Spouses Education Scholarships. The four students won a total of $20,000 in scholarships.
The four winners were Jonathan Walton, Ajua Longa, Spencer Redmond and Rivash Deepnarain. Walton and Longa are both from DeKalb County, Redmond is from Rockdale County and Deepnarian is from Newton County.
By: Zoe Seiler
Atlanta, GA — As the Biden-Harris Administration works to provide student debt relief, members of Congress, including United States Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-4), discussed new state data on how the plan will benefit borrowers during a virtual press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
In Georgia, over 1.5 million people will be eligible for student debt relief, Johnson said.
“Even more astounding, nearly 70% of the borrowers in Georgia who are eligible for loan forgiveness are Pell Grant recipients, totally more than one million people,” he added.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) highlighted a new report from the U.S. Department of Education estimating that 1.5 million borrowers across Georgia are eligible for help under the Biden Administration’s student debt relief plan.
CBS46: Congressman Hank Johnson announces Congressional Black Caucus Foundation scholarship winners
Bipartisan bill establishes the "Dr. David Satcher Cybersecurity Education Grant Program" to expand cybersecurity education and boost job opportunities
50% of funds will go to HBCUs, tribal, and minority serving institutions
Georgia's HBCU leaders celebrate bill being signed into law
50% of funds must go to HBCUs, tribal and minority serving institutions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for historic, bipartisan legislation to strengthen Georgia families' financial future, boost America's research advantage and safeguard our economic and national security for generations to come.
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