Supporting Education
Sherman's work in Congress supporting Education has earned him a 100% rating from the California Teachers Association, the National Education Association, and the American Federation of Teachers.
Below are some of Congressman Sherman's recent efforts on supporting Education in Congress.
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) announced today that the U.S. Department of Interior awarded $356,000 in federal funds to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Sherman had sought the funding from the U.S. Department of Interior for the environmental education and stewardship programs.
The Interior Department awarded funds for these projects in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced Wednesday that he has nominated the following outstanding Valley students for admission to the nation’s elite military service academies.
Washington, D.C. - The Child Care Resource Center has been awarded a $5 million federal grant to provide Head Start services to 700 children and their families in the San Fernando Valley, Congressman Brad Sherman announced Monday.
Another $5.5 million will go to Volunteers of America for Head Start programs in the East Valley and elsewhere.
Families across the country are worried about high gas prices, skyrocketing health care costs and rising college tuition. They are concerned about the Iraq War, which has been mismanaged, as well as the security of their cities and towns. It has never been clearer that our country needs a new direction.
I am proud to have worked with other members of Congress to unveil a clear, bold plan for a New Direction for America that responds to these urgent concerns.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman will host a town hall meeting on August 24 at Reseda High School.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Wednesday urged students and parents who borrowed for their childrens college costs to consider consolidating student loans before July 1, when interest rates are expected to rise to their highest level in six years.
Consolidation allows students and parents to combine separate loans and lock in a low fixed interest rate that could save borrowers thousands of dollars over the life of their loans.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman will host a town hall meeting on Sunday, March 26 at Reseda High School.
These popular meetings often attract crowds of several hundred constituents. They are an opportunity for San Fernando Valley residents to hear from Sherman on the Medicare prescription drug program, Social Security, education, and other issues before Congress. The congressman also will take questions from constituents on other federal and community issues.