Congresswoman Johnson Applauds National Science Foundation's Funding Award To Southern Methodist University's Simmons School Of Education

Congresswoman Johnson applauds the National Science Foundation’s funding award for Southern Methodist University. The award of $2,549,462 was granted to Southern Methodist University’s Simmons School of Education to Simmons faculty member and TI Endowed Chair in Education, Leanne Ketterlin Geller, and researcher, Lindsey Perry. This award will be used for the Discovery Research K-12 program to develop measures for testing math skills in numeric relational reasoning and spatial reasoning.

"I am very pleased that the National Science Foundation has selected Southern Methodist University to receive this award," said Congresswoman Johnson. "These funds will help Southern Methodist University increase their support to education worldwide, especially in an area where the achievement gap is wide and needs attention."

The award will assist teachers and schools in screening students to spot who is at-risk for challenges in math education at early ages. The measures will also provide information about the amount of support needed for a particular student

Congresswoman Johnson's Statement On Trump's Decision To End DACA

"Today, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump Administration plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Although I am disheartened by their efforts to tear families apart and take away opportunities from these hardworking individuals who have continued to contribute to our nation, this action comes as no surprise. Over the last few months I have witnessed the current Administration make it their sole mission to attack immigrants and their families through administrative actions, enacting a Muslim refugee ban, and the verbal assault against those who seek to have a better future and faithfully serve in their communities.

“President Trump’s decision to rescind the DACA program marks the beginning of a dark era that will impact DREAMers in multiple communities in North Texas and across our nation. I stand alongside my constituents, DREAMers, business leaders of Fortune 500 Companies, and faith leaders in urging my Republican colleagues to help pass the current DREAM Act. This bill should be brought to the floor without delay because DACA program recipients should not live in fear and uncertainty of their future for a path towards legal citizenship.” - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Honors America's Working Men & Women On Labor Day

“This Labor Day, we celebrate the success of America’s working men and women who built our great country. As a non-practicing registered nurse and dues paying union member, I have seen firsthand the importance of investing in the American worker to ensure all members of our society are given the opportunity to work toward achieving their American Dream. Due to the recent suffering of those in Houston and South East Texas, we must recommit ourselves to putting working families first so every Texan and American can envision a prosperous future for themselves and their children. I pledge to be on the side of the working people so the American workforce can continue to be the lifeblood of our nation's economy and democracy." Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson