Education

Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the winner of the First Congressional District Art Competition during a virtual ceremony.

The Connecticut Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is proposing to dedicate up to $11 million in federal funding Connecticut has received for COVID-19 recovery efforts toward the expansion of programs that connect students to high-quality summer enrichment and recreational opportunities, with an emphasis on communities and children who were most impacted by the pandemic.

(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont today announced a new state program aimed at engaging with K-12 students who struggled with absenteeism and disengagement during the 2020-21 school year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont today announced plans to make a historic investment in early childhood programs across Connecticut to assist in their ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic impact, including through the release of $210 million from the federal funding the state has received to date to support pandemic recovery efforts.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Miguel Cardona as the Secretary of Education.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, which would create nearly 1 million new apprenticeships across the country.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced more than $103 million in federal COVID relief funding for schools in Connecticut’s First District through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER).

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the nomination of Connecticut Commissioner of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona to serve as Education Secretary in the Biden-Harris Administration.