Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today introduced legislation to help high school students access in-demand jobs related to growing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries by creating a pathway through community college and into an in-demand apprenticeship. “U.S. students are no longer competing with their neighbors, but with students from around the world.… Read more »

EVERETT, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced Will Garrison, a student at Burlington-Edison High School, as the winner of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge. Garrison was inspired to create his app, CalcuMath, after playing a game in sixth grade called Math Bowling. The app aims to help users practice and learn math skills in a fun and engaging way.  Washington state… Read more »

EVERETT, WA— On Saturday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host a forum on gun violence and school safety. The public event will include student speakers, Snohomish County Sheriff Office Captain Scott Parker, University of Washington School of Public Health Professor Frederick Rivara and Snohomish County NAACP Criminal Justice Chair Riall Johnson. The event follows the tragic school… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) continued his commitment to building the future workforce by voting for legislation that aims to increase science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in early childhood education.  “Students must have every opportunity to learn the skills they need to compete in a global workforce. This begins early in a child’s… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined his House colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing February as National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. “Creativity in the classroom is happening in schools across Northwest Washington,” said Larsen. “Last week, I toured Emerson Elementary’s third grade technology classroom where students learn through hands-on… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced the launch of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge & Hackathon – an opportunity for students to learn key computer science skills by creating their own original applications. The competition – which runs through November 1st – is open to k-12 students who live in or attend school in Washington’s 2nd Congressional… Read more »

Islands’ Sounder: Larsen-nominated San Juan County student to attend prestigious U.S. Service Academy Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), announced on Thursday, June 15, that a San Juan County student he nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy has accepted an offer for the class of 2021. Harrison P. Goodrich of Lopez Island will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. “The Second Congressional… Read more »

Whidbey News-Times: Four Larsen nominations accept academy offers Congressman Rick Larsen announced that four Island County students he nominated to U.S. Service Academies have accepted offers for the Class of 2021. ALLISON R. KLEINDON of Oak Harbor will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point; DEAN P. TESTMENT of Oak Harbor will attend the U.S. Naval Academy; JONATHAN B.… Read more »

San Juan Islander: Lopez Island student to attend U.S. Naval Academy Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), today announced that a San Juan County student he nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy has accepted an offer for the Class of 2021. Harrison P. Goodrich of Lopez Island will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. “The Second Congressional district is home to some of the most talented young people… Read more »

Stanwood Camano News: Area Briefly: Open house set on future of Stanwood parks; walk with the mayor Larsen seeks applicants for U.S. service academies The office of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has announced a call for applicants by Nov. 3 for Congressional nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point and U.S. Merchant Marine… Read more »