News from May 2025
Shapiro seeks new laws against private equity in healthcare
Governor Josh Shapiro visited Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County to discuss his Administration's efforts to protect access to health care in Pennsylvania by reforming private equity operations.
Mississippi sees record-high passing rate for third-grade reading assessment
The Mississippi Department of Education has reported that 77.3% of third graders in the state passed the initial administration of the third-grade reading assessment for the 2024-25 school year.
Shapiro administration showcases art by older Pennsylvanians at state capitol
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, recently hosted a reception to honor older Pennsylvanians who participated in the inaugural Older Artists of PA Showcase.
Michigan awards $796K to teachers for national board certification achievements
More than 120 teachers across 43 school districts in Michigan have been awarded a total of $796,000 in grants from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) for achieving National Board Certification.
Pennsylvania launches initiative to recruit more emergency medical service workers
Ahead of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced a new statewide initiative to bolster recruitment in the EMS field.
Flagler County educator finalist for 2026 Teacher of the Year award
The Florida Department of Education has announced that Brandy Nicole Anderson, a teacher at Indian Trails Middle School in Flagler County, is among the five finalists for the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year award.
School districts streamline digital ecosystems post-pandemic
During the pandemic, school districts accumulated a large number of digital tools due to necessity and urgency.
Public service unions launch campaign against federal budget cuts
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have launched a campaign named...
Louisiana names top students for 2025 across elementary to high school
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has announced the 2025 Students of the Year, recognizing three outstanding students from different educational levels.
Colorado State Board confirms non-renewal of charter school's contract
At its May meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education confirmed a decision made by the Pueblo 60 School District not to renew the contract for Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.
KSDEweekly highlights revised assessment descriptors and student business feature
The Kansas State Department of Education has released the May 15 edition of KSDEweekly.
Unions launch campaign against federal budget cuts threatening public services
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have initiated a campaign named...
Crystal River High School educator finalist for 2026 Teacher of the Year
The Florida Department of Education has named Autumn Crabtree, a culinary arts teacher at Crystal River High School in Citrus County, as one of the five finalists for the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year award.
Colorado Department of Education honors state’s top-performing schools
The Colorado Department of Education held a ceremony in Denver to honor 71 school districts and 346 schools with performance awards for the 2023 and 2024 school years.
Integrating music boosts elementary education outcomes
Teachers are increasingly integrating music and movement into elementary classrooms to enhance learning.
Federal cuts may impact free meal programs in Michigan schools
With a recent federal proposal threatening to reduce the number of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, Michigan officials have emphasized the significance of school meal programs.
New York State Education Department releases new numeracy briefs for PreK-12
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has introduced a series of numeracy briefs aimed at enhancing PreK-12 mathematics instruction.
Shapiro administration focuses on motorcycle safety with training initiative
As part of Governor Josh Shapiro's initiative to enhance road safety, various Pennsylvania state departments and safety advocates will gather at Northeastern High School in Manchester.
Grant aims to transform former coal mine into industrial park
The Shapiro-Davis Administration is taking steps to boost economic growth in the Mon Valley with a new initiative.
Shapiro-Davis Administration invests in job creation and business site development
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, along with state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley, will join other state and local leaders to discuss the Shapiro-Davis Administration's efforts in job creation and business site...