Education
Since the birth of our country, the cornerstone of the American Dream has been opportunity. In the 21st century, access to that opportunity requires access to a high-quality education system that allows students to compete in the global economy. We must provide everyone with access to a robust educational pipeline from preschool through high school to ensure that they can grow and pursue their full potential.
Finally, the key to achieving success in a modern economy is higher education. American students have access to the best higher education opportunities available, including traditional four-year colleges, apprenticeships, and other technical training. Every citizen deserves the opportunity to improve their career prospects without becoming burdened by debt.
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CAMDEN, NJ - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-1) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined representatives from Rowan University, the New Jersey Education Association President, the American Federation of Teachers, and local teachers and students at Rowan's Camden Campus to discuss bicameral legislation that would help address the teacher shortage the United States is experiencing. (Click here to view or download photos.)
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..."My electrical apprenticeship training allowed me to learn-and-earn, so I could support a young family while learning a trade. It set me on a path toward a fulfilling, family-sustaining career, and it ultimately led me to serve in Congress," said Congressman Norcross.
...Norcross is the only electrician in Congress and worked for years installing and restoring power for New Jersey homes, businesses and industrial sites before being elected to Congress.
BLACKWOOD, NJ - As students at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida return to school for the first time since the tragic mass shooting on February 14, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) hosted a roundtable discussion in South Jersey about gun violence.
Courier Post. By Phaedra Trethan
They gathered around the table at The Square Meal in Oaklyn to talk about ... well, whatever they wanted to talk about.
At the head of the table, surrounded by millennial voters, was U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross. The Camden Democrat wanted to hear what was on their minds Tuesday.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and all of the Democratic Members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce sent a letter to Chairwoman Virginia Foxx requesting hearings before the full Committee to examine school shootings.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Donald Norcross, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined with South Jersey students and their families to announce and congratulate the region's military service academy nominees for the class of 2022.
"These students represent the best of the best of South Jersey," said Congressman Norcross. "They are a credit to our community and our country, and whatever path they choose, I know each of them will go on to do great things."
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that Rowan University's has been awarded a $361,237 federal grant by the National Science Foundation for biomedical engineering and science research at the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced a major piece of legislation that would help address the teacher shortage the United States is experiencing.
According to a study from the Learning Policy Institute, enrollment in teacher preparation programs has fallen 35% over the past five years. This amounts to a decrease of almost 240,000 potential teachers in the year 2014, as compared to 2009.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after a 13-hour markup, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, voted against HR 4508, which would amend and re-authorize the Higher Education Act. The partisan legislation, which was crafted behind-the-scenes and, before today, was never discussed in a public hearing, would make college more expensive for millions of working families.
ROI-NJ. By Tom Bergeron
...Norcross said he loves manufacturing. Loves the idea of working with your hands to solve a problem or create a process to produce results. Always has.
..."All you have to do is look to the trades for a model that works," he said. "This isn't rocket science here, it literally has been going on since the times of Christ, when you're handing down to the next generation skills that you used.