Education

Larson Meets with Local Winners of the Congressional App Challenge

December 21, 2016

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) recognized Fabrizio Lazo, Isaiah Powell and Brandon Reed with Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for designing the winning app of the First District’s 2016 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). All three are seniors at Howell Cheney Technical High School and residents of East Hartford. Their app, BoomTanks, is a multiplayer action-based game featuring quiz questions about the history of tanks.

Issues:EducationLocal

Larson joins lawmakers and community members at the opening of the CRT Early Head Start Center

Larson, Gov. Malloy, and Congressional Delegation Announce Federal Grant to Expand High-Quality Preschool

November 30, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Governor Dannel P. Malloy, and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the State of Connecticut has been awarded nearly $11.7 million in discretionary federal funding through the Preschool Development Grant.

Issues:EducationGrantsLocal

Rep. Larson speaks with constituents at the announcement of the Promise Zone YES grant

Larson, CT Congressional Delegation Applaud $4.25 Million in Federal Grants to Give At-Risk Youth a Second Chance at Education, Career Training

September 26, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and the Connecticut Congressional Delegation applauded over $4.25 million in U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild grants to help young people reach key educational and career milestones.

Issues:EducationGrants

Larson, Lewis: "Serve Your Country, Get Relief from Student Debt"

July 14, 2016

Press Release

Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and John Lewis (GA-05) announced a renewed commitment to our country’s public service needs.

Issues:EducationAffordability and the EconomyNational Service

Larson Meets with Community College Presidents to Discuss Creation of College Partnership Tax Credits

March 24, 2016

Press Release

Hartford – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) met with the presidents of local community colleges to discuss legislation he is drafting that would provide tax credits to employers who collaborate with local schools to develop curricula that meet industry needs and then hire students upon graduation.

Issues:EducationAffordability and the Economy

Larson on the Every Student Succeeds Act

December 2, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (S. 1177):

Issues:Education

Rep. Larson and other officials cut the ribbon at Goodwin College's new Business and Manufacturing Center

Larson Commends Opening of New Business and Manufacturing Center

August 26, 2015

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) helped cut the ribbon for Goodwin College's new Business and Manufacturing Center.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingEducationAffordability and the Economy

Larson on Head Start Grant Awarded to East Hartford Public Schools

June 23, 2015

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-1) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement that the Town of East Hartford is to receive a $641,205 grant under the Head Start Program:

Issues:EducationGrants

Rep. Larson stands with Congressional Youth Cabinet Members at a Youth Forum in Connecticut

Larson Calls for the Establishment of a Presidential Youth Council

April 23, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) introduced a resolution in Congress supporting the establishment of a Presidential Youth Council to advise the President of the United States on the perspectives of young Americans. The Council would also provide insight and suggestions on how to most effectively utilize federal funding to impact the nation’s youth.

Issues:EducationHistory

Larson Applauds President Barack Obama’s Tuition-Free Community College Proposal

January 9, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today:

“I applaud President Obama for his proposal to make the first two years of college and an associate degree as universal as a high school education. That was the original plan for our community colleges, and I commend the President for continuing that mission today.

Issues:Education