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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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressmen Donald Norcross (D-NJ) voted in favor of H.R. 1994, the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act, which passed the House of Representatives with a 417–3 vote. The SECURE Act expands opportunities for Americans to increase their retirement savings.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressmen Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan 529 Opening Paths to Invest in Our Nation's Students (529 OPTIONS) Act, H.R. 2679, which makes apprenticeships more affordable by allowing individuals enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program to fund tools and equipment for the program out of a "529" college savings plan.
The Detroit News. By Melissa Nann Burke
Washington — Secretary Betsy DeVos came under fire by House Democrats on Wednesday over her department's oversight of student loan servicing companies and charter schools, as well as her $5 billion proposal to expand school choice.
...Norcross demanded to know why free-market groups supported financially by the DeVos family have since backed campaigns trying to persuade teachers to quit their unions.
The Washington Post. By Valerie Strauss
...DeVos was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify about her department's policies and priorities before the House Committee on Education and Labor and was asked repeatedly to provide yes-or-no answers to questions. She rarely did.
Courier Post. By Phaedra Trethan
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, who as a state senator was one of the architects of the Urban Hope Act, recalled a school system in dire need of help before the advent of renaissance schools and the state takeover of the district.
..."In 2013, Camden City was home to 23 of the 26 lowest-performing schools in the state. Many of the schools had crumbling ceilings and were unsafe spaces for our children to learn," he said.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) led House and Senate Democrats in introducing a proposal to invest more than $100 billion in America's public schools. The Rebuild America's Schools Act would fund $70 billion in grants and $30 billion in bonds to help address critical physical and digital infrastructure needs in schools across the country.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) – the only member of New Jersey's congressional delegation who serves on the House Committee on Education and Labor – was today selected to serve on the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor & Pensions (HELP) and the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment.
The HELP Subcommittee deals with all matters regarding the relationships between employers and employees, including the jurisdiction oversight of the National Labor Relations Board, pensions and employment-related benefits.
CAMDEN, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross participated in the grand opening ceremony for American Water's new headquarters in the City of Camden and applauded the $200,000 donation from the American Water Charitable Foundation to the Camden City School District.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that four members of the Haddonfield Memorial High School (HMHS) Computer Science Club have won the 2018 Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey's First Congressional District.
The junior and senior high school students – Julian George, Dmitry Selin, Pierre Yan and Yaodong Yu – created the Haddonfield Nutrition app that empowers students and parents to learn more about the nutritional content in schoo lunches.
NJBiz. By David Hutter
...Congressman Donald Norcross, D-1st District, called the Camden School District key to the city's revitalization.
..."It was not too long ago when we looked at outcomes of children who call this city home and they were not particularly bright," Norcross said. "This brings opportunity for kids. When we think about this massive building, it is transformative."