News from November 2025
Pennsylvania officials promote AI breast cancer screening during awareness month
Leaders from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department are scheduled to visit the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre to highlight new breast cancer screening technologies.
Gwynedd Mercy University turns former residence into crime scene lab for criminal justice students
Just past the entrance of Gwynedd Mercy University, a two-story Colonial house serves as an unusual training ground for students in the criminal justice program.
Attorney General Sunday announces arrests in Carbon County drug trafficking case
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the arrest of seven individuals in connection with a drug trafficking operation based in Carbon County.
Attorney General Sunday and partners announce progress against fentanyl trafficking in southeastern Pennsylvania
Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with several law enforcement officials and local leaders, will address the public on October 29 regarding efforts to disrupt fentanyl trafficking in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Girls continue to lag behind boys in U.S. science scores as gender gap widens
The most recent results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called the nation's "report card," indicate that girls in the United States are once again performing worse than boys in science.
Case study explores innovation efforts at private K-12 school in China
A new dissertation from the RAND School of Public Policy examines how a private K-12 school in China, supported by a leading technology company, is responding to national calls for greater innovation in education.
Pennsylvania promotes AI technology for early detection of high-risk breast cancer patients
Pennsylvania health officials visited Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center this week to highlight the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technology aimed at improving breast cancer screening in the state.
Pennsylvania officials highlight veterinary labs’ role in avian flu response
Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect its poultry industry from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) were highlighted during a recent tour of the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory.
Teacher advocates for more multi-age group learning in schools
This summer, a teacher observed her children, aged 11 to 19, learning alongside their younger cousins, aged 6 to 9.
Why clear standards are key for dual enrollment credit transfer
Dual enrollment programs are increasingly popular, allowing high school students to earn college credit and potentially lower the cost of higher education.
Pennsylvania authorities seize record 50 million doses of fentanyl in 2025
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced that Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies have seized over 50 million doses of fentanyl in 2025, marking a significant increase in efforts to combat the trafficking of the synthetic opioid.
Yale study finds lengthier social-emotional learning boosts student achievement
Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs can improve students’ academic outcomes, according to a new analysis by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine.
Pennsylvania launches risk-limiting audit for November 2025 municipal election
The Pennsylvania Department of State has started a statewide risk-limiting audit (RLA) for the municipal election held on November 4, 2025.
Shapiro Administration announces results of Operation Safe Stop to promote school bus safety
Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Department of Education, West Shore School District, and West Shore Regional Police gathered to announce the results of the 2025...
South Carolina releases annual report card showing gains across public schools
South Carolina schools have shown improvement in academic achievement and student progress, according to the 2025 South Carolina School Report Cards released by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and the South Carolina Education...
North Dakota seeks input on new charter school rules after legislative mandate
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced on Monday that the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has released proposed rules for public charter schools, inviting members of the public to review and comment on them.
Rhode Island leaders promote civics education through bar association law-related programs
Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green of the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), together with Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Patrick A. Guida, President of the Rhode Island Bar Association (RIBA), hosted an event at the Rhode Island...
Grand Forks educator honored nationally for work supporting homeless students
Sara Berg, who previously served as the students in transition coordinator for Grand Forks Public Schools, has received a national award recognizing her efforts to support homeless students.
Giggle Academy warns users it has never issued cryptocurrency or tokens
The Giggle Academy announced on X that it has never issued or endorsed any cryptocurrency, token, or smart contract address.
Mississippi Department of Education recognizes four institutions for science of reading programs
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has announced that three universities and one college will receive special designations for their educator preparation programs in the 2025-26 school year.