News from July 2025
Iowa awards grants for education access initiatives
The Iowa Department of Education has announced the allocation of nearly $258,000 in grants to five communities across the state.
National Teacher of the Year emphasizes educator advocacy at NEA assembly
Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, delivered a speech to the 104th Representative Assembly, highlighting the significance of educators and their role in shaping society.
Teresa M. Hodge addresses NEA assembly as Higher Educator of the Year
Teresa M. Hodge, the 2025 NEA Higher Educator of the Year, addressed the 104th Representative Assembly with a speech reflecting on her heritage and career.
Louisiana educator joins National Education Association executive committee
A Louisiana educator, Dr. Tia T. Mills, has been elected to the executive committee of the National Education Association (NEA), which is the largest labor union in the United States.
Iowa partners with National Math Stars for student math enrichment
The Iowa Department of Education has announced a new statewide partnership with National Math Stars, aimed at supporting mathematically gifted students.
Pennsylvania joins multistate licensure compacts for healthcare workers
Governor Josh Shapiro announced Pennsylvania's full participation in three health care licensure compacts at the WellSpan Education Center in York.
Illinois teacher Bill Farmer elected to NEA executive committee
A high school science teacher from Evanston, Illinois, has been elected to the executive committee of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest labor union in the United States.
Nonprofit challenges court ruling on parental rights in school gender policies
Defending Education, a national nonprofit organization, is advocating for the reversal of a district court decision in the case of Christin Heaps v. Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education.
Oklahoma mandates full funding for student meals starting 2025/2026
Starting in the 2025/2026 school year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) will require all school districts to fully fund student meals using existing state and federal operational funds.
DeSantis highlights improved school grades and charter success in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the school grades for the 2024-25 academic year, highlighting improvements in K-12 school performance across Florida.
Nebraska honors 33 students for perfect ACT scores
Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education held a ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda on June 10 to honor graduates from the class of 2025 who achieved top scores on their ACT exams.
New York launches Summer Food Service Program at 2,500 sites
The 2025 Summer Food Service Program is set to begin this month, providing free meals to approximately 400,000 young people across nearly 2,500 sites in New York State.
Rhode Island launches statewide free summer meal program for students
Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) have announced the launch of the annual Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) across Rhode Island.
Educators commit at NEA assembly to strengthen public education through advocacy
At the National Education Association's (NEA) annual Representative Assembly in Portland, Oregon, educators have taken a significant step to address current challenges and sustain their momentum by embracing a transformative shift aimed at...
Kansas regains access to $22.6M in federal COVID relief funds
Following recent developments in a federal court case, the U.S. Department of Education has reinstated the original process for states to access Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) grants.
National Charter Schools Conference concludes with emphasis on innovation and future goals
The National Charter Schools Conference 2025 (NCSC25) recently concluded, gathering over 4,000 participants including school leaders, teachers, policymakers, and advocates from across the United States.
AI chats reveal stressors among today's youth
A recent report highlights that the primary concern for students today is balancing various aspects of their lives, such as extracurricular activities and academics.
Louisiana reviews K-12 PE standards to enhance student health
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is initiating a review of the state's K–12 physical education standards.
Federal funding delay impacts Kansas education programs
Kansas education officials have been informed of a delay in the distribution of federal funds, initially approved by Congress for various educational programs.