News from July 2025
Department invests $3M in senior centers across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich, along with regional leaders in Cameron County, announced a $3 million investment in the state's Senior Community Center (SCC) grant program.
Counselors use AI tools to aid in writing recommendation letters
School counselors Stephanie Nelson and Richard Tench are utilizing generative AI tools to assist in writing letters of recommendation for students.
Vermont Agency announces education webinars and grants
Setting up a classroom effectively is the focus of an upcoming webinar on August 19, 2025.
New Schools for Alabama CEO discusses impact of charter schools before Senate HELP Committee
Earlier this week, Tyler Barnett, the CEO of New Schools for Alabama, addressed the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
Maryland State Board of Education plans two-day meeting for late July
The Maryland State Board of Education is scheduled to meet on July 29 and 30 at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building in Baltimore.
KSDEweekly July 24 edition highlights student achievements and upcoming educational events
The Kansas State Department of Education has announced that the July 24 edition of KSDEweekly is now available for viewing.
New York State education leaders respond to Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ+ curriculum
New York State education leaders have issued a statement responding to the Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case that centered on whether parents could opt their children out of reading fictional books with LGBTQ+ characters in...
Unions urge universities to address racist remarks by Sequoia partner
Three prominent education union leaders have called on the University of Michigan and the University of California to take a stand against racist comments made by Shaun Maguire, a partner at Sequoia Capital.
Educator embraces AI tools for community college English classes
My 12-year-old twins can prompt ChatGPT with alarming fluency.
Governor Shapiro announces new main street designation in Lewistown
Governor Josh Shapiro, along with Rick Siger, Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), visited downtown Lewistown to announce its new Main Street designation.
Shapiro Administration announces milestone in Pennsylvania's solar energy capacity
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), along with the Public Utility Commission and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), announced a significant achievement in solar energy development.
Research shows link between immigration raids and student absenteeism
Even before Donald Trump began his second term as president, experts anticipated a decline in school attendance among students from immigrant families.
Horne responds after governor's office calls ESA staff 'wasteful bureaucracy
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne criticized comments made by the governor’s spokesman regarding the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, calling them an insult to state employees.
Governors receive new education roadmap aimed at academic readiness
Former National Governors Association (NGA) Chair and Colorado Governor Jared Polis has introduced a new Education Roadmap for Governors, following his yearlong Let’s Get Ready! initiative.
Maryland board re-elects Drs. Michael and Goldson as president and vice president
Dr. Joshua Michael and Dr. Monica Goldson have been unanimously re-elected by the Maryland State Board of Education to serve as President and Vice President, respectively, for the 2025-2026 term.
Louisiana superintendent leads civics lessons during Celebrate Freedom Week
Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley visited high school classrooms as part of the state’s annual Celebrate Freedom Week, leading civics lessons focused on the U.S. Constitution, government structure, and citizenship.
Shapiro administration officials to visit outdoor corps at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker are scheduled to visit the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps crew at Kings Gap Environmental Education...
EdChoice seeks court intervention as parents defend Missouri scholarship program
EdChoice Legal Advocates has filed a motion to intervene as defendants in a lawsuit brought by the Missouri National Education Association (MNEA) that challenges the expanded Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program, known as MOScholars.
AFT warns against expanding 401(k) access to risky private equity investments
A new report from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF) challenges the claims that private equity investments deliver strong returns for pension funds.
Michigan Department of Education announces $10 million grant program for literacy innovation
One hundred fifteen public school districts, charter schools, and intermediate school districts in Michigan have applied for state grant funding aimed at supporting innovative literacy programs.