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Teachers face burnout but maintain job satisfaction despite challenges
When Molly Lane worked as a school social worker, casual hallway conversations with colleagues often turned into impromptu therapy sessions.
Vermont set to launch new educator licensing system in July
The Agency of Education (AOE) is set to launch a new licensing system for educators this summer.
Kansas education updates: KEDS transition and ASQ support highlighted
The May 22 edition of KSDEweekly is now accessible.
Mexican teachers boost bilingual education in Texas school district
Wendy Lopez Elizondo embarked on a significant professional journey last year, traveling over 800 miles from Mexico to teach at Crain Elementary School in Victoria, Texas.
CareerWise launches national initiative to expand youth apprenticeships
CareerWise and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) have announced a new initiative called the Education and Apprenticeship Accelerator.
Path of the Flood Trail named Pennsylvania's 2025 Trail of the Year
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced the Path of the Flood Trail in Cambria County as Pennsylvania's 2025 Trail of the Year.
Vermont Agency of Education announces new initiatives and updates
The Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) has announced a series of updates and initiatives affecting educators, schools, and the community.
Rhode Island hosts statewide education job fair on June 7
Governor Dan McKee, Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) have announced a statewide education job fair.
Governor Shapiro announces milestone for older Pennsylvanians' support
Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich are set to visit the White Rose Senior Center in York, Pennsylvania.
Shapiro administration launches annual ice cream trail in Pennsylvania
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger are set to kick off the 2025 Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail at Destiny Dairy Bar.
Department of State starts risk-limiting audit for May primary election
The Department of State has initiated Pennsylvania's statewide risk-limiting audit (RLA) for the primary election held on May 20, 2025.
Pennsylvania earns age-friendly state designation from AARP
Governor Josh Shapiro has announced that Pennsylvania is now recognized as an Age-Friendly State by AARP.
Breakthrough Montessori teachers form union under DC Alliance
Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., has seen its teachers and non-supervisory staff vote to form a union under the DC Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff (DC ACTS).
Supreme Court deadlock leaves lower court ruling on Oklahoma religious charter school intact
The Supreme Court recently issued a decision in the case of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond, which involved a contested charter grant for a religious virtual charter school in Oklahoma.
PA officials promote local creameries on Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger recently visited Destiny Dairy Bar, one of the 51 PA Preferred creameries on Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail.
Maryland State Board of Education meeting set for May 29
The Maryland State Board of Education is scheduled to convene on Thursday, May 29, at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building in Baltimore.
Oregon's Summer EBT program returns to aid families with food purchases
Oregon's Summer EBT program is returning for its second year, aiming to support families in purchasing food for school-aged children during the summer months.
OFT criticizes DoDEA's decision on cutting key educational roles
The Overseas Federation of Teachers (OFT), representing educators in public schools on Department of Defense military bases across Italy, Spain, Bahrain, and Turkey, has expressed strong opposition to the Department of Defense Education Activity's...
Pennsylvania provides free menstrual products in 68 state parks
The Shapiro Administration has introduced a new initiative to provide free menstrual products in 68 state parks across Pennsylvania.
Auditor General warns municipalities about distressed pension plan obligations
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor has issued a warning to municipalities regarding their pension plans, following a report indicating that 25% of these plans are experiencing some level of distress.