Education

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that Luzerne County Head Start received $4,897,038 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These funds will be used for the continuation of high quality, comprehensive, early childhood education for children in Luzerne County. “This grant is an investment in our children – the future of our…

U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) today sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Pete Gaynor with the support of 51 of their colleagues urging him to resume the agency’s policy of allowing states to be reimbursed for safety costs associated with the procurement of protective masks for teachers and students,…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08) introduced the CSA Opportunity Act to enable families to save for their children’s post-secondary education without fear of losing access to vital resources like food and energy assistance. “Families, already dealing with the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, should not have to choose between investing in…

During a virtual meeting with Northeastern Pennsylvania educators and administrators today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) called on the U.S. Senate to negotiate with the House and pass the Heroes Act to protect students, families and teachers, as schools begin their fall semesters. More than 100 days have passed since the House passed the Heroes Act, which would provide…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced a $60,000 grant to Lackawanna College through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support nursing education at the school's Lake Region Center campus. By 2024, the grant-supported program will enhance educational opportunities for prospective and current nurses, directly supporting the region's healthcare…

Dallas, PA – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced that Misericordia University was awarded $263,567 in federal relief amid the coronavirus pandemic through the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). NEH is distributing economic stabilization grants with federal CARES Act funding to support cultural institutions, non-profits and educational…

Scranton, PA – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced the release of $150,000 in new federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s Centers of Excellence COVID-19 program. Awards were made to…

 U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced more than $19 million for northeastern Pennsylvania students enrolled in colleges, universities and career and technical schools whose semesters were interrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The money comes from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which was established by Congress under the recently enacted Coronavirus…

This week, U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Ted Yoho (R-FL-03) introduced the Nutrition Education Act to address childhood obesity by ensuring students are learning how to maintain a healthy, balanced diet at school. “Nearly one in three children in America is overweight or obese. This is not only a public health issue, it’s an economic issue: childhood…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that Scranton Lackawanna Head Start received $8,777,315 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). These funds are used for the continuation of comprehensive, high quality, early childhood education for children in Lackawanna County. “The Head Start programs help ensure children in…