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Education:

Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano is extremely concerned that the President’s proposed cuts in educational programs will have a detrimental effect on student achievement, safety, and the ability of poorer students to continue their educational advancement. She will oppose these cuts and work to secure adequate funding for education priorities, including “No Child Left Behind” which has been under-funded by $9.4 billion. 

For 2003, Congresswoman Napolitano helped bring $90,000 to La Puente's EDI/Community Development Fund for the construction of a youth learning and activity center in La Puente Park.  She also achieved $300,000 in funding for Whittier's Central Library, for the construction of a new children's section.

In 2004, Congresswoman Napolitano secured $100,000 in funding for the construction of La Puente's Youth Learning Center.  Also, she helped fund $50,000 to the Hacienda-La Puente Unified School District for the SWING program, which recruits Seniors to help mentor at risk students and work to reduce drop out rates.

During 2005, Congresswoman Napolitano worked to deliver $140,000 to the city of Pomona in order to establish Pomona's La Casita after school program, which gives high risk teens educational and recreational programs.

Related News:

Education Napolitano Praises Passage of College Opportunity and Affordability Act (2/6/2008)

Education Napolitano Hosts Hearing of Education and Labor Subcommittee at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (9/21/2007)

Education Napolitano to Host Field Hearing Examining Competitiveness Through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (9/19/2007)

June 2, 2005 – Pomona unveils Grace F. Napolitano Community Center

 

May 20, 2005 – Napolitano Honors Winners of Congressional Art Contest

 

April 07, 2005 – Napolitano Congratulates Cal Poly Pomona on National Recognition for Cyber Security, Grant Funding

April 2, 2005 – Congresswoman Responds to State of the Union

February 07, 2005 – President’s budget fails to meet district’s needs

July 13, 2004 – Napolitano Welcomes 38th District Art Contest Winner to Washington for Special Recognition

May 03, 2004 – Napolitano Recognizes Congressional Art Contest Winners

June 24, 2003 – Napolitano Welcomes 38th District Art Contest Winner to Washington for Special Recognition

May 22, 2003 – Napolitano Announces Upward Bound Funds for Cal Poly Pomona and Rio Hondo College 

May 09, 2003 – Napolitano Opposes GOP Tax Cut for the Wealthiest

February 25, 2003 – Napolitano Secures Funding for Nurse Training

February 20, 2003 – Napolitano Secures Funds for the 38th District