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Lt. Gov. Austin Davis urges Congress to boost VOCA funding for crime victim support
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis has urged Pennsylvania's congressional delegation to increase federal funding for crime victims by supporting at least $1.9 billion in appropriations under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) for the current fiscal year.
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis calls for increased funding for victim services in Pennsylvania
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is scheduled to hold a news conference with local district attorneys and victim advocates to encourage both state and federal lawmakers to increase funding for programs that support victims of crime.
Schools seek solutions amid rising fears from immigration enforcement
Schools across the United States are working to address the effects of recent immigration enforcement actions on students and families.
Prince Johnson named 2026 New York State Teacher of the Year
Prince Johnson, a 9th grade social studies teacher at Food and Finance High School in Manhattan, has been named the 2026 New York State Teacher of the Year by the New York State Teacher of the Year Advisory Council.
Giggle Academy adopts philanthropy-funded model for global early learning platform
Giggle Academy has announced the launch of its new early learning platform, which will be free, globally accessible, and usable offline.
Arizona superintendent addresses schools on importance of free speech for constitution day
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne addressed schools across the state this week, releasing a video message in recognition of Constitution Day.
South Carolina Department of Education partners on state-focused Revolutionary War classroom resources
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has launched a partnership with the American Battlefield Trust to introduce new Revolutionary War educational materials in classrooms across the state.
Kansas State Department of Education releases Sept. 11 edition of KSDEweekly
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has released the Sept. 11 edition of KSDEweekly.
Louisiana students advance to national Ronald Reagan oratory contest after state wins
Two Louisiana students have been selected to compete in the national Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition after winning top honors at a state-level event held during Celebrate Freedom Week.
Florida ranked first again by Lightcast for skilled workforce attraction
Florida has been named the top state for attracting and developing a skilled workforce for the third consecutive year, according to the 2024 Talent Attraction Scorecard released by Lightcast.
Colorado Department of Education named qualified apprenticeship intermediary during Workforce Development Month
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has been formally recognized as a Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary by Apprenticeship Colorado, part of the Office of the Future of Work at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE).
Horne urges Phoenix Union to reinstate armed officers after school knife fight
On Monday, a knife fight occurred at Carl Hayden High School, prompting Arizona Department of Education Superintendent Tom Horne to urge the Phoenix Union governing board to reconsider its stance on campus security.
Narragansett High School English teacher named Rhode Island’s 2026 Teacher of the Year
Sarah Dully, an English teacher at Narragansett High School, has been named Rhode Island’s 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Governors’ playbook aims to align education pathways with workforce needs
America’s governors are taking steps to improve the connection between education and workforce needs, according to a new resource released by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) in partnership with All4Ed.
Governor Shapiro joins officials for Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab opening in Philadelphia
Governor Josh Shapiro participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Course in Philadelphia.
Educators question impact as studies link student reliance on AI tools with diminished creativity
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Ohio releases school report cards showing gains in math achievement and career readiness
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) has released the 2025 Ohio School Report Cards, showing continued progress in student achievement and readiness for life after graduation.
Iowa sees sharp rise in high schoolers completing work-based learning experiences
The Iowa Department of Education has reported a notable rise in the number of high school seniors participating in work-based learning experiences.
Nevada Department of Education reports rise in high-performing schools for 2024-25
The Nevada Department of Education has released its star ratings for the 2024-25 school year under the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF).
Mullen High School's Sarah Hardin named 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year
Sarah Hardin, a high school science teacher at Mullen Public Schools, has been named the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year.