News from June 2025
Vermont seeks public feedback on anti-bullying policy draft
A revised draft of the Model Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention Policy and Procedures is open for public feedback.
Texas awards over $481 million in merit pay to designated teachers
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that over $481 million in funds have been allocated to more than 42,000 designated teachers in Texas for the 2024-25 school year.
Colorado offers free summer meals for youths statewide
The Colorado Department of Education has announced the opening of 635 summer meal sites across the state, offering free meals to all youth aged 18 and younger.
Character.org certifies 230 promising practices in global education
Character.org, an organization focused on promoting character development, has certified 230 initiatives as "Promising Practices" for their impact in schools and organizations.
Addressing chronic absenteeism requires systemic change beyond school-level interventions
Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10 percent or more of school days annually, remains a significant issue across the United States.
Rhode Island celebrates growth in advanced placement course participation
Rhode Island officials, including Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, gathered with students and educators to celebrate the state's achievements in Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Pennsylvania officials emphasize Medicaid's importance amidst proposed federal cuts
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys, and Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley visited Union Community Care to address the significance of Medicaid for...
Emergent bilingual students benefit from AI-powered real-time translation tools
As linguistic diversity increases in classrooms across the United States, educators face the challenge of ensuring all students can access learning regardless of their English proficiency.
Shapiro files lawsuit against USDA over termination of food assistance program
Governor Josh Shapiro has announced that his administration is taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Pennsylvania officials address potential Medicaid cuts' impact
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys, and Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley are scheduled to visit Union Community Care.
Character.org recognizes 230 promising practices worldwide
Since 2008, Character.org has been recognizing schools for developing Promising Practices that positively impact school culture.
Colorado announces diverse group for Teacher of Year semifinals
The Colorado Department of Education has announced 22 semifinalists for the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year award.
Colorado announces semifinalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year
The Colorado Department of Education has announced 22 semifinalists for the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year award.
Nevada launches new family and community engagement mentorship program
The Nevada Department of Education has introduced a new initiative, the Family and Community Engagement Mentorship and Networking (FEMN) program.
Culinary contest winner credits high school CTE program for career success
Alex Heugel, a graduate of St. Joseph High School and recent winner of the culinary competition "America’s Test Kitchen: Next Generation," attributes his career success to Michigan's career and technical education (CTE) program.
Governor Shapiro advocates for increased funding for Pennsylvania's mass transit
Governor Josh Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll recently visited Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks in Northampton County.
Vermont Agency announces education updates including book awards and licensing system changes
The Vermont Agency of Education has announced a series of initiatives and updates in its latest weekly field memo.
Defending Education seeks en banc review in Croton-Harmon school district lawsuit
Defending Education, a membership association advocating for the rights of K-12 students, has filed an en banc petition in its lawsuit against the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District.
Reading reform laws spark debate over content and implementation
In recent years, legislation focused on reading instruction has been enacted across the United States.
Trump administration proposes significant cuts in K-12 education funding
President Trump's recent federal budget proposal has sparked concern over significant cuts to K–12 education programs.