News from May 2025
Educators address leadership challenges and advocate for systemic change
Educators are highlighting leadership, identity, and systemic change within the education sector.
Teacher Tapp survey finds majority of teachers say professional development helps improve skills
Teacher Tapp has released survey results indicating that the majority of teachers believe their professional development is beneficial, with a significant interest in school-based research groups.
Survey: Teachers report high levels of colleague support and emotional strain
Teacher Tapp has released new survey findings highlighting the level of support teachers feel from colleagues and the emotional challenges faced during the school year.
Nominations open for 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has opened the nomination period for the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year program.
Pennsylvania introduces new resource for unpaid caregivers
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has introduced the PA CareKit, a new resource aimed at supporting the state's 1.5 million unpaid caregivers.
Nebraska Center receives new bus from state education department
The Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI) has received a new bus from the Nebraska Department of Education.
Dr. Abbey Duggins appointed as deputy superintendent at SCDE
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced that Dr. Abbey Duggins will take on the role of Chief Academic Officer and Deputy Superintendent of College, Career, and Military Readiness starting June 17, 2025. Dr. Duggins joined...
Department of Aging introduces new resource for Pennsylvania's unpaid caregivers
Pennsylvania's Department of Aging is set to introduce a new initiative aimed at supporting the state's unpaid caregivers.
AI tools aim to improve diagnosis of children's speech disorders
When Marisha Speights began her career as a speech-language pathologist in Nashville, Tennessee, she used standard screening and assessment methods.
Leadership drives shift towards personalized learning
If you’ve ever watched a student light up after solving a difficult problem or making connections, you know learning is personal.
Auditor General warns municipalities about distressed pension plan obligations
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor has issued a warning to municipalities regarding their pension plans, following a report indicating that 25% of these plans are experiencing some level of distress.
Pennsylvania provides free menstrual products in 68 state parks
The Shapiro Administration has introduced a new initiative to provide free menstrual products in 68 state parks across Pennsylvania.
OFT criticizes DoDEA's decision on cutting key educational roles
The Overseas Federation of Teachers (OFT), representing educators in public schools on Department of Defense military bases across Italy, Spain, Bahrain, and Turkey, has expressed strong opposition to the Department of Defense Education Activity's...
Oregon's Summer EBT program returns to aid families with food purchases
Oregon's Summer EBT program is returning for its second year, aiming to support families in purchasing food for school-aged children during the summer months.
Maryland State Board of Education meeting set for May 29
The Maryland State Board of Education is scheduled to convene on Thursday, May 29, at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building in Baltimore.
PA officials promote local creameries on Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger recently visited Destiny Dairy Bar, one of the 51 PA Preferred creameries on Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail.
Supreme Court deadlock leaves lower court ruling on Oklahoma religious charter school intact
The Supreme Court recently issued a decision in the case of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond, which involved a contested charter grant for a religious virtual charter school in Oklahoma.
Breakthrough Montessori teachers form union under DC Alliance
Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., has seen its teachers and non-supervisory staff vote to form a union under the DC Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff (DC ACTS).
Pennsylvania earns age-friendly state designation from AARP
Governor Josh Shapiro has announced that Pennsylvania is now recognized as an Age-Friendly State by AARP.
Department of State starts risk-limiting audit for May primary election
The Department of State has initiated Pennsylvania's statewide risk-limiting audit (RLA) for the primary election held on May 20, 2025.