Rep. Horn Puts Focus on Education in District Tour
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) began a pre-K through college tour of Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District. Over the course of the week, the Congresswoman will meet with teachers, students, and childhood development program leaders to talk about the path forward for education in Oklahoma. This week, the Congresswoman will also host two town hall events, her third and fourth of the year.
“Education is the most important investment we can make in our future,” said Congresswoman Horn. “Our teachers and our schools open the doors of opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation. Creating better opportunities for our children requires thoughtful and strategic investment in education at all levels – from early childhood through higher education. We must support our public school teachers, address the devastating impact of student debt in a way that’s fair to both students and taxpayers, and more.”
REP. HORN EDUCATION TOUR:
Shawnee Head Start
Time: 10:00 AM-11:15 AM, Tuesday, January 21
Location: Union St. Head Start, 501 N. Union St. Shawnee, OK 74801
Participants: Congresswoman Horn, Head Start directors, Head Start parents
Background: Congresswoman Horn will meet with Head Start directors to discuss the importance of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, tour the Shawnee Head Start program, and meet with Head Start parents.
Oklahoma County Boys and Girls Club Tour
Time: 4:30PM-5:30PM, Wednesday, January 22
Location: 3535 N. Western Ave.
Participants: Congresswoman Horn will meet with the Keystone Leadership Club, the student leadership organization at Boys and Girls Club
Background: This Boys and Girls Club serves thousands of youth in the center of Oklahoma City. They are open rain, snow, sleet, or shine, and provide a safe place for kids to go during school breaks and after school, with programming for all kids K-12.
Community Coffee Town Hall
Time: 7:30AM-8:30AM, Thursday, January 23
Location: Ray's Cafe, 2727 NW 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Participants: Congresswoman Horn and the general public
Background: Thursday morning’s town hall will be Congresswoman Horn’s third town hall of 2020. This month, Congresswoman Horn was listed among the most accessible freshman lawmakers in Congress for town halls hosted in 2019. This event is open to the public and to local media.
Higher Education Conversation
Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM, Thursday, January 23
Location: University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034, Liberal Arts South Wing Lecture Hall
Participants: Congresswoman Horn and UCO students and teachers; this event is open to the general public and to media
Background: The focus of this event is Congresswoman Horn’s work to address the cost of higher education and the student debt crisis.
Girl Scout Assembly at Shidler Elementary
Time: 1:30PM-2:30PM, Friday, January 24
Location: Shidler Elementary, 1415 S Byers Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Participants: Congresswoman Horn and the Oklahoma City Girl Scouts Troop from Shidler Elementary
Background: Congresswoman Horn is a fourth-generation Girl Scout and recipient of the Girl Scouts’ Gold Award. At Friday’s assembly, Congresswoman Horn will share her cookie sales experience with the Girl Scouts and talk about the leadership experiences available through the program.
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