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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What does the recent Pennsylvania State Supreme Court decision on Redistricting mean for PA residents?
This week: our State Supreme Court ruled the current congressional maps are unconstitutional.
What does this mean?
What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for PA-02 Residents?
Today, on the one year anniversary of the Trump Presidency, Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-02) issued the following statement about the implications of the destructive Republican government shutdown to Philadelphia and Montgomery County residents.
Last week, Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-02) meet with United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. A few days after their meeting, Secretary Perdue spoke at the 90th National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, IN and highlighted Walter Biddle Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences in Roxborough, PA in his remarks.
This week in celebration of National Historically Black College and University (HBCU) week Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-02) visited Cheyney University to speak with students about the future of their school and the importance of HBCUs in our Commonwealth and nationwide.
Established in 1837, this year Cheyney University is celebrating its 180th anniversary. Located just outside of Pennsylvania's Second Congressional District, Cheyney is the oldest HBCU in the country.
Today, Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-02) was thrilled to announce that on behalf of the City Council of Philadelphia, Mayor Jim Kenney and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell have introduced a resolution to express their support for School Modernization and School Rehabilitation through their resolution which shows their strong support for Congressman Evans' bill H.R. 922, the Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2017 and its companion legislation, Senate Bill 1156.