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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Norcross Announces Winners of 2016 Congressional Art Competition
May 12, 2016
Press Release

Washington, DC, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced the winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition for New Jersey's First Congressional District.

The winning entry is an acrylic painting entitled "The Price of Freedom," submitted by Eastern Regional High School 9th grader Angelina Le. The painting depicts a military veteran in a wheelchair accompanied by two small children along the banks of the Delaware River in Camden, with the Battleship New Jersey prominently featured.

Issues: Education
Rep. Norcross Offers Non-Discrimination Amendment to D.C. School Voucher Program
April 27, 2016
In The News

Human Rights Campaign. By Jordan Dashow

...Yesterday, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) offered an amendment to legislation reauthorizing the District of Columbia school voucher program to prohibit LGBTQ discrimination in schools that receive these taxpayer-funded vouchers

Issues: Civil Rights Education
South Jersey School Honored with National Distinction on Earth Day
April 22, 2016
Press Release

Runnemede, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced Triton Regional High School in Runnemede, Camden County, has been selected as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School.

Issues: Education Environment
Norcross: Class is always greener at Triton
April 21, 2016
In The News

Courier Post. By Matt Flowers

...Triton was one of just five schools in New Jersey to be chosen for the U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon honor, which recognizes schools for their efforts to protect and preserve the environment through projects and awareness and for improving the health and wellness of schools, students and staff.

..."It is an amazing experience," said Brown, who received a plaque of recognition from Rep. Donald Norcross, D-NJ. "Our school worked so hard together. We just want to make our environment so much better."

Issues: Education Environment
Congressman Norcross celebrates CTE Month at GCIT
February 24, 2016
In The News

NJ.com

...In celebration of CTE Month Congressman Donald Norcross toured the programs at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT).

...Norcross got to see first-hand young people getting valuable hands-on experience in a wide array of specialized fields, from welding and electrical work, to baking and pastry arts, and even television production.

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Issues: Education
A Vote for Education, A Vote for Our Future
December 2, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today voted in favor of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, which calls for sweeping improvements to public school education nationwide.

The Act, which has broad bipartisan support, reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and replaces the flawed "No Child Left Behind Law."

Issues: Education
New report says Camden 'eds and meds' having 2 billion economic impact on city
November 15, 2015
In The News

NJBiz. By Andrew George

...A task force comprised of Camden's higher education and health care leaders has released a new report indicating that its nine anchor institutions have had an economic impact of more than $2 billion on the city, while creating more than 2,300 new jobs.

..."We didn't get here overnight and it's not going to change overnight," said U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Cherry Hill).

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Issues: Education Health Care
Critical Help for South Jersey's Most Treasured & Vulnerable Citizens
July 22, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC - Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced an $850,000 U.S. Health & Human Services grant for the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

The School of Osteopathic Medicine will use the funds to launch a brand new initiative, the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program.

Issues: Education Health Care
$7.7 Million Grant for Camden County Preschoolers & Their Families Rep. Norcross: "Critical Funding to Lay Foundations for Their Futures."
July 20, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC- Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) is pleased to announce a $7,714,147 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HUD) grant to the Center for Family Services' Head Start program in Camden County.

The multi-million dollar grant will help the organization fulfill its mission of preparing preschool-aged children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Issues: Education
Local College Students Grateful for Program that Gets Them Through College
July 16, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC - Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced a 5-year federal grant that will support Rutgers University-Camden students not just to get into college, but finish their post-secondary schooling with a college degree.

The U.S. Department of Education grant, known as the TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSS) will award an initial $220,000 to Rutgers-Camden students.

Issues: Education