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Less than half of U.S. workers hold quality jobs according to new national survey
A recent national survey of 18,000 U.S. workers shows that less than half are in jobs that meet key quality standards, such as fair pay, predictable schedules, and opportunities for advancement.
Shapiro Administration hosts teen driver safety forum at Northeastern High School
The Shapiro Administration emphasized the importance of safe driving for teenagers during the annual Teen Driver Safety Forum, which took place at Northeastern High School in Manchester.
Rhode Island partners with New Classrooms for personalized math instruction statewide
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has announced a new partnership with New Classrooms Innovation Partners, Inc. to bring personalized, competency-based math learning to students across the state.
Kansas honors over two hundred school systems with Kansans Can Star Recognition awards
A total of 245 Kansas school districts and systems have been recognized with the 2025 Kansans Can Star Recognition Program awards, according to an announcement by Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson.
Kansas State Department of Education releases October 16 KSDEweekly newsletter
The Kansas State Department of Education has released the October 16 edition of KSDEweekly.
PennDOT to hold teen driver safety panel at Northeastern High School
PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton will lead a panel discussion with students and faculty at Northeastern High School in Manchester on October 21, 2025.
South Carolina officials urge drivers to observe school bus safety rules
South Carolina’s education and public safety agencies are urging drivers to exercise caution around school buses.
Horne says federal university compact aligns with merit-based education philosophy
Horne expressed support for the Trump administration’s proposed federal university compact, emphasizing its alignment with a merit-based approach in higher education.
Pennsylvania Department of Aging launches screening tool for in-home care workers
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich is set to introduce a new web-based platform designed to enhance the hiring and screening process for in-home care workers across the state.
Governor Shapiro and Secretary Redding to mark preservation of 650,000 acres of farmland
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding are scheduled to visit Talview Dairy Farm in Lebanon County to mark the preservation of more than 6,500 farms and 650,000 acres of farmland across the state.
Lebanon County joins statewide initiative to divert individuals from prosecution to treatment
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the launch of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) in Lebanon County, in partnership with local leaders.
Shapiro Administration urges winter readiness and highlights PennDOT job opportunities
Pennsylvania officials are preparing for the upcoming winter season by outlining safety measures, providing guidance for residents, and promoting job opportunities.
Shapiro-Davis Administration highlights domestic violence prevention efforts and funding in Harrisburg event
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) are collaborating with local domestic violence programs and law enforcement to raise awareness about domestic violence and...
Pennsylvania reaches record with over 6,600 farms preserved for agriculture
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding marked a milestone at Talview Dairy Farm in Lebanon County, announcing that Pennsylvania has preserved more than 6,600 farms and 650,000 acres of farmland...
Poll shows parents remain confident in their children's schools despite national dissatisfaction
The latest polling data from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup shows that only 35 percent of U.S. adults are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the country, marking a record low since Gallup began tracking this sentiment in 1999.
Mississippi reports rise in chronic absenteeism for 2024-25 school year
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has published its 2024-25 Chronic Absenteeism Report, revealing that the state's chronic absenteeism rate has increased to 27.6%.
Pennsylvania launches C-Screen platform for screening in-home care workers
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has introduced a new web-based platform, C-Screen, aimed at improving the transparency and accountability of in-home care provider agencies.
Governor Shapiro to announce economic development investment and infrastructure update in Erie
Governor Josh Shapiro, along with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, is scheduled to visit Erie's Bayfront Parkway on October 17, 2025.
Teacher pay linked to youth mental health outcomes in new research
In the mid-1990s, a high school student in rural Missouri dreamed of earning $100,000 a year, an amount four times greater than their household income at the time.
Pennsylvania agencies promote awareness and support resources during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) organized an event during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to highlight resources and warning signs related to domestic...