Rep. Mark Takano Appointed to Early Childhood Education and HELP Subcommittees

Washington DC – Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) was appointed to the Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education and the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittees during the House Committee on Education and the Workforce organizational meeting. 

 

Prior to being elected to Congress in 2012, Takano spent more than twenty years as a classroom teacher in Riverside County, California and on the Riverside Community College Board of Trustees. Since taking office, Takano has used his experience as a teacher to advocate for improving the American education system through meaningful reforms that will positively impact student performance. 

 

Takano is also a current National Education Association union member and an ardent supporter of labor and workforce protections. 

 

“I’m incredibly proud to be joining the Early Childhood and HELP Subcommittees,” said Takano. “Having spent more than twenty years as a classroom teacher and a dues paying union member, I know that my voice will be one that truly aims to improve our education system and the lives of our nations’ workers. I hope that Republicans and Democrats are able to find common ground on these issues and work together to improve the lives of students and working families.”