News from June 2025
Supreme Court rulings impact LGBTQ+ rights in education and healthcare
In the closing days of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority issued two rulings impacting the LGBTQ+ community.
Supreme Court rulings raise concerns over LGBTQ+ rights impacts
In recent decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued rulings that have raised concerns about the impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
DEP launches SPEED program to expedite permit processes
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is set to unveil its new Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) Program.
Governor Abbott announces launch of enhanced tri-agency workforce website
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of an improved tri-agency website aimed at enhancing Texas' education-to-workforce pipeline.
Could podcasts help reduce screen time concerns for children
As Deborah Nichols traveled daily from Kansas City to Lawrence, Kansas, for her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Kansas, she and her preteen son listened to a cassette tape of Disney's "Bambi."
Kansas State Board of Education to hold monthly meeting on July 8-9
The Kansas State Board of Education has scheduled its monthly meeting for July 8-9.
Colorado Department of Education offers free statewide science teacher training
The Colorado Department of Education has announced a series of free professional development opportunities for K-12 science teachers in partnership with InquiryHub.
Shapiro announces $258M in property tax rebates for seniors and disabled
Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne announced the distribution of property tax and rent rebates starting July 1, 2025.
Vermont announces PE educator trainings based on new SHAPE America standards
The Vermont Agency of Education has announced a series of regional training sessions for Physical Education educators in the state.
Pennsylvania DEP launches SPEED program to streamline construction permits
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the commencement of applications for the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program.
Arizona Department of Education addresses education funding shortfall for 2025
Department of Finance personnel initiated efforts to address a funding shortfall in education as soon as the state budget was enacted last week.
Governor Kehoe signs $8.6 billion education budget for fiscal year 2026
Governor Mike Kehoe has signed the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE) $8.6 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
Shapiro announces distribution of property tax/rent rebates starting July 1
Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne are set to announce the distribution of property tax and rent rebates under the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program.