Press release: Sowers discusses innovation in education
September 23, 2010
Tommy Sowers discusses innovation in education:
"My job as an elected Congressman will be to help Southeast Missouri compete and win when it comes to innovation"
Contact: Christie Cunningham
Email: christie@sowersforcongress.com
Phone: 573.458.0028
On Tuesday, The Department of Education announced that 21 community organizations across the country will receive grants to develop “Promise Neighborhoods.” Over 300 organizations across the country competed for the grants, which provide funding to build “cradle-to-career services that improve the educational achievement and healthy development of children.” Tommy Sowers commented:
“I applaud the community organizations that competed in the Promise Neighborhood program. Our country will benefit by investing in these innovative, neighborhood-based programs working to turn around our education system and our communities. I look forward to seeing the progress that these groups are able to make.
“I often talk about building 21st century infrastructure in Southeast Missouri, and education is a huge part of that. My job as an elected Congressman will be to help Southeast Missouri compete and win when it comes to innovation, so that we are preparing our children for the future and creating an environment for job creation.
“I was disappointed to find out that Southeast Missouri will not participate in the Promise Neighborhood program. As an elected Congressman, I will do whatever it takes to make sure that as opportunities arise, our communities are aware and prepared to participate in them. With me, you’ll have a proactive leader working alongside community groups to bring innovation and opportunity to our area.”
Tommy Sowers is campaigning to bring new blood and leadership to Congress, jobs and 21st century infrastructure to Missouri, and an end to the war in Afghanistan.
Tommy Sowers, a native of Rolla and an 11-year Army Special Forces veteran who served two tours in Iraq, is running for Congress against incumbent Jo Ann Emerson, a former insurance lobbyist and native of the Washington, DC beltway. Tommy Sowers is the Democratic candidate for Missouri’s 8th Congressional district.
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