Expanding Educational Opportunities
Rep. Mrvan is an active supporter of public schools, teachers, and students. During his first two terms in office, Rep. Mrvan served on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, which oversees federal programs and initiatives dealing with education at all levels -- from preschool through high school to higher education and continuing education. These include, elementary and secondary education initiatives, including the No Child Left Behind Act, special education (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), teacher quality & teacher training, scientifically-based reading instruction, and vocational and technical education.
Rep. Mrvan looks forward to supporting legislative efforts to gain support for public education through proper funding of school districts, goal-oriented programs, and equal access and support for all students. Additionally, Rep. Mrvan hosts annual programs for students including the Congressional Art Competition in the spring and the Congressional App Challenge in the fall.
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U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan has nominated nine local students from Indiana’s First Congressional District to military academies.
The nominations were recommended by a Military Service Academy Board, which includes veterans, community leaders and active duty service members from across the district.
The following students named by Mrvan have accepted their appointments:
A Chesterton High School student has won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for the First Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced last week.
Adam Tenbarge II's artwork, "Journey Through Indiana" was created with paint and colored pencils and illustrates the various landscapes of Northwest Indiana.
“I wanted viewers of this piece to get a feel for Northwest Indiana," said Tenbarge. "I hope people are inspired to visit our region after seeing my artwork.”
Families were spread across the lawn in front of the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, most with their own seating, to witness Morton High School’s Class of 2025 earn their degrees.
Nearly 300 graduates walked across the stage during the commencement ceremony on Saturday afternoon.
Keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, an alum of Morton, commended the graduates for having grit, strength and courage.
Adam Tenbarge II wins the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Indiana's First Congressional District.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced that Adam Tenbarge II of Chesterton High School is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Adam used paint and colored pencils to create his winning artwork, “Journey Through Indiana,” which captures the varied landscapes of Northwest Indiana.
A new community center is set to open in Shelby in just a couple of weeks, following a dedication ceremony hosted on Tuesday, April 15. The facility, funded with a $5 million donation by the Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation and built by Chester Inc., is set to provide the small town of less than 500 people with a gymnasium, small kitchen, community room, fitness center, and more.
Rep. Frank J. Mrvan on Friday announced the details of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students from Indiana’s First Congressional District.
Each year, the Congressional Institute and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor the Congressional Art Competition as an opportunity to promote the artistic talent in each Congressional District.
Northwest Indiana high school students have the chance to have their artwork displayed inside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
The office of U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, is accepting entries for the annual Congressional Art Competition, which recognizes and promotes artistic talent from each of the congressional districts across the country.
Northwest Indiana high school students have the chance to have their artwork displayed inside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the details of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students from Indiana’s First Congressional District.
Each year, the Congressional Institute and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor the Congressional Art Competition as an opportunity to promote the artistic talent in each Congressional District.
Geminus hosted Congressman Frank Mrvan Feb. 20 at its Head Start St. Mark Early Learning Academy in Gary.
Community and educational leaders toured the facility and held a press conference to highlight the resources that Head Start provides. The national federally funded program has recently found itself in the discussion around government spending.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, said he visited the Geminus Head Start program in Gary Thursday because of the uncertainty it faces as President Donald Trump slashes programs to rein in government spending.
When Trump issued an executive order Jan. 27 freezing federal programs, about 57 Head Start programs nationwide couldn’t access their funding grants.
After a spate of lawsuits and confusion, the White House withdrew the order but some nonprofit groups still said they couldn’t access their funding.