Education
Having started my career as an educator, I wholeheartedly understand the importance of access to high-quality education for all- from childhood to adulthood. I believe that when we invest in the education of our students, we invest in the future of our workforce and our communities.
We have an obligation to ensure every one of our students has the tools and resources they need to be successful both inside and outside of the classroom. This includes means ensuring that our school buildings are modernized and keep pace with the changing times. Last Congress, I was proud to introduce legislation that would allow Philly’s historic schools to receive tax credits to upgrade their facilities and remove dangerous mold and asbestos.
For additional information about my work on education, read more below or contact my office here.
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PHILADELPHIA (April 27, 2026) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) is reintroducing legislation that would use the federal tax code to help finance repairs to older public schools.
“The top priority for our nation's students and their teachers should be education. They should not be worrying about becoming ill from lead, mold, or asbestos, or concerned that lessons will be postponed due to malfunctioning heating and air conditioning systems,” Evans said.
PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 12, 2026) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) today announced he secured $7.4 million for eight community projects in the 3rd Congressional District in a recently passed federal funding package.
“Bringing federal funding home for Philadelphians has always been one of my priorities in Congress, and I’ll keep pursuing more funding for our communities,” Evans said.
The federal funding is designated for these projects:
In celebration of Black History Month, Congressman Dwight Evans is hosting an Oratorical, Spoken Word, and Poetry Slam Showcase inspired by the timeless words of Langston Hughes—particularly “Let America Be America Again” and “I, Too (Sing America).”
These powerful poems challenge us to reflect on the American promise—250 years later—and invite us to consider whose voices have been heard, whose have been silenced, and how young people can help shape a more just future.
Calling all high school students in the 3rd Congressional District: Are you interested in serving our country? Are you interested in attending college at no cost? Join my office for our annual Service Academy Day this Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.
WASHINGTON (June 5, 2025) – U.S. Reps. Dwight Evans (D-PA) and Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11) have introduced a bipartisan job-training bill, the Leveraging Educational Opportunity Networks (LEON) Act, to help build pathways out of poverty and solve the nation’s structural, long-term labor shortage.
Quick updates:
● I’m co-leading a new bill that would restrict tax breaks for big corporate investors that buy up homes.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) announced a total of $8,711,688 in federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to increase traffic safety on Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania streets. The two awards will support projects to develop pedestrian safety plans, calm traffic in school crosswalks, create safety studies to reduce traffic injuries, and help underserved communities develop programs to make streets safer.
PHILADELPHIA (April 3, 2024) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) is proud to announce that his office is now accepting submissions from high school artists in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The deadline for students to submit their artwork is April 23, 2024.
WASHINGTON (March 8, 2024) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) announced he has secured more than $13.3 million in federal funding for 15 Philadelphia community projects. The funding is provided in an appropriations bill that has passed the House of Representatives and is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law by President Biden.
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