News from March 2025
Nebraska education commissioner responds to federal department closure proposal
Nebraska's Department of Education Commissioner Brian Maher has addressed school and ESU administrators concerning recent developments with the Federal Department of Education.
New York launches initiative supporting women of color in STEM
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has introduced the My Sister's Keeper initiative, announced at a launch event held at Bronx Community College.
Rutgers alumna becomes global ambassador through Fulbright program
Clare Kelly, a Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE) alum and Fulbright Scholar, has embarked on a journey to become a global ambassador through her teaching experiences.
Wyoming seeks input on IDEA application and fund usage
The Wyoming Department of Education is inviting public comment on its Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its proposed use of funds.
Shapiro Administration celebrates Rosie's Girls program success amid increased funding for apprenticeships
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker will participate in the Rosie's Girls pre-apprenticeship program event to celebrate the graduation of its latest cohort.
Center for Plant Excellence launched by Pennsylvania officials
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Dr. Troy Ott are set to launch the Center for Plant Excellence at the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
Shapiro Administration unveils generative AI pilot results showing time savings for state workers
Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside leaders from OpenAI, Carnegie Mellon University, and Pennsylvania's labor community, has announced the results of a pioneering Generative AI Pilot Program.
Radford High School educator honored as Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
Jeff Brown, a biology teacher at Radford High School in Radford City Schools, has been recognized as the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 7 by the Virginia Department of Education.
Connecticut responds to Trump's order to dismantle U.S. Department of Education
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has issued a statement in response to President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Shapiro administration supports women's pre-apprenticeship program with increased funding
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry recently participated in a celebration with Rosie's Girls, a pre-apprenticeship program focused on increasing the presence of women in building and construction trades.
Rhode Island Commissioner responds to executive order on education department closure
Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green has responded to the President's recent Executive Order aimed at closing the United States Department of Education.
Shapiro administration partners with Penn State on new plant excellence center
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Dr. Troy Ott, Dean of Pennsylvania State University College of Agricultural Sciences, have announced the launch of the Center for Plant Excellence.
Maryland State Board to consider new policies at March meeting
The Maryland State Board of Education is set to convene on Tuesday, March 25, at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building in Baltimore.
Kansas responds to President’s order closing U.S. Department of Education
The Kansas State Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) have acknowledged President's decision to close the U.S. Department of Education.
Michigan libraries to host author events celebrating notable books
Fifty libraries across Michigan will host authors whose works have been recognized as 2025 Michigan Notable Books, as announced by the Library of Michigan.
Virginia announces finalists for prestigious teaching awards
The Virginia Department of Education has revealed the state's finalists for the 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Pennsylvania launches Money Match program sending $1.7M in unclaimed property
Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Scott E. Hutchinson, and Representative Ryan Bizzarro have announced the distribution of the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks.
Building effective pathways from education to workforce: Experts discuss strategies
A recent initiative convening in New York City highlighted the importance of building effective education-to-workforce pipelines.
Court blocks Musk's access to private data in recent injunction
A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction against Elon Musk's initiative, the 'Department of Government Efficiency', blocking it from receiving private data from three government departments.