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.

More on Education

Democrats Unveil Legislation to Invest in Schools, Create Jobs
May 17, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, on the 63rd anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and House Democrats introduced the Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2017.

Issues: America's Workers Civil Rights Education
Norcross Improves Career, Technical Training Programs
May 17, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, passed the House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously and Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the Committee, included a provision that extends the allowable use of funding for career-building programs.

Issues: America's Workers Education
Norcross Announces $1.2M for South Jersey STEM Teachers
May 5, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that Rowan University was awarded $1,200,000 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program for a new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educator recruitment and preparation program. The program encourages talented STEM graduates and professionals to become K-12 teachers at local public schools.

Issues: America's Workers Education
Norcross Statement on Government Funding Bill
May 3, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the following statement on his YES vote on the fiscal year 2017 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, H.R. 244:

"Today's bipartisan vote is welcome news for the American people. I've been fighting to avoid a costly and reckless government shutdown, and today I voted for a bill that provides jobs, opportunity and security for South Jersey's families.

Issues: America's Workers Budget Disease of Addiction Education National Security
Op-Ed: Camden is really rising
April 26, 2017
In The News

Courier-Post. By: Congressman Donald Norcross
April 27, 2017

While living in Camden, the great poet Walt Whitman wrote about "a City Invincible," and while we've adopted that motto, many forget he also wrote of a "City of Friends." It is this idea of friendship and community that, I believe, led us on a new path for Camden.

Issues: America's Workers Education National Security
Norcross, Lawmakers Urge Secretary DeVos to Reinstate Student Loan Protections
April 26, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, along with more than 130 Members of Congress, today sent a letter today to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos urging her to reverse a decision to rescind Obama-era mem

Issues: Education
Congressman Norcross Introduces Bipartisan Bill Promoting Infrastructure Job Training
March 30, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and Congressman David McKinley (R-WV) today introduced the 21st Century Energy Workforce Act to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to incentivize training for skilled energy industry jobs.

Issues: America's Workers Education
Norcross Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Promote Infrastructure Job Training
March 15, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and David McKinley (R-WV) introduced the 21st Century Energy Workforce Act to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to incentivize training for skilled energy industry jobs.

Issues: America's Workers Education
Norcross Invites Rowan President to Trump Speech
February 27, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Donald Norcross will be attending President Donald Trump's first address to Congress with Dr. Ali Houshmand, an Iranian-American immigrant who rose from poverty in Tehran to lead New Jersey's Rowan University.

Issues: Education
Congressman Norcross Announces Service Academy Nominations
January 27, 2017
Press Release

BLACKWOOD, NJ. –On Thursday, Congressman Donald Norcross joined with South Jersey high school students and their families to announce and congratulate the region's 2017 military service academy nominees.

Students wishing to attend one of the nation's four military service academy must receive a nomination from his or her representative, senator or the vice president. This year, 28 students were selected by a committee of community leaders to receive nominations to the Air Force Academy, Military Academy at West Point, Merchant Marine Academy and the Naval Academy.

Issues: Education National Security