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.
More on Education
The office is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. The application deadline is October 11, 2024. There are a limited number of seats, so apply early. High school juniors and seniors (in the 2024-25 school year) residing in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District are eligible to participate in the 2024-2025 Congressional Youth Cabinet.
PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 16, 2022) – Philadelphia's three members of the U.S. House will host a free Service Academy Fair Sept. 24 for students, parents and guardians to learn more about the five U.S. service academies.
WASHINGTON (July 15, 2022) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) secured House passage this week of his legislation designed to improve diversity at the nation's military service academies and his bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a Delaware River basin conservation program.
PHILADELPHIA (May 26, 2022) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) is requesting a total of $22,275,000 in federal funding for 15 Philadelphia community projects.
PHILADELPHIA (April 1, 2022) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) is accepting Community Project Funding applications for the 3rd Congressional District for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The applications are due to his office by 5 p.m.
WASHINGTON (March 9, 2022) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) welcomed a bipartisan federal funding agreement that includes benefits for Philadelphia, and he's urging the Senate to pass it after expected House passage today.
Dear Governor Wolf and Legislative Leaders:
PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 22, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) today joined with his Democratic colleagues in Pennsylvania's U.S.
PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 19, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) said he still has hope for passage of some form of the Build Back Better Act, despite headlines summarizing Senator Joe Manchin's comments earlier today.
WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) voted for the Build Back Better Act, which would provide a historic investment in the social safety net and save thousands of dollars for many Philadelphia families.