News from October 2025
Iowa awards $3.8 million for local school district literacy plan development
The Iowa Department of Education has awarded $3.8 million in competitive subgrants to 28 school districts and public charter schools across the state.
Board seeks applicants for eastern North Dakota seat after leadership changes
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler has announced a vacancy on the Board of Public School Education, which is responsible for overseeing K-12 and career and technical education in North Dakota.
Lt. Gov. Davis discusses state funding for new regional police department in Lebanon County
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis met with local leaders and law enforcement officials in Lebanon County to discuss the impact of state funding on public safety initiatives.
Governor Shapiro hosts state dinner honoring community contributors with Keystone Award
Governor Josh Shapiro, First Lady Lori Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis held the second State Dinner at the Governor's Residence to honor 17 Pennsylvanians.
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to join roundtable on community safety funding in Lebanon County
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is scheduled to participate in a roundtable discussion with local officials and law enforcement officers regarding community safety investments in Lebanon County.
Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners to hold regular meeting October 31
The Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners is set to convene for its regular meeting on Friday, October 31.
Rhode Island hosts first forum focused on empowering teachers in financial literacy education
Nearly 40 middle and high school educators, along with representatives from 15 organizations, participated in Rhode Island’s first Financial Literacy Educators Forum on October 25 at Bryant University.
Four schools receive inaugural Iowa Blue Ribbon recognition for academic excellence
Four Iowa schools have been named as the first recipients of the state’s newly established Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools award for 2025.
Baesler seeks applicants for open seat on state higher education board
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler has announced an upcoming vacancy on the North Dakota Board of Higher Education and is inviting applications from interested residents.
Shapiro-Davis administration urges Congress to fund SNAP amid federal shutdown threat
Following legal action initiated by Governor Josh Shapiro against the Trump Administration for suspending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis is set to join Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding...
Clark County teacher Mitchell Kalin honored as Nevada’s 2025 History Teacher of the Year
Mitchell Kalin, a retired history teacher from Leavitt Middle School in Las Vegas, has been named Nevada’s 2025 Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year.
Sheldon educator Stephanie Pritts named 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year
Stephanie Pritts, an elementary teacher and instructional coach with the Sheldon Community School District, has been named the 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year.
Vermont Agency of Education announces training sessions and program updates for schools
The Vermont Agency of Education has released updates on several initiatives and programs relevant to educators, administrators, and students across the state.
Baesler says school meal access remains unchanged despite possible snap halt
A federal government shutdown that began on October 1 has raised concerns about the continuation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps, which may be halted starting Saturday.
Connecticut reports rising student achievement and expanded college readiness initiatives
Connecticut students have shown continued improvement in key educational indicators, according to the latest data from the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE).
Louisiana seeks federal waiver for advanced math accountability rules
The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) has instructed the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) to seek a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education regarding certain requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act...
North Dakota schools prepare for transition to Infinite Campus system
North Dakota’s K-12 Data Modernization Initiative is progressing as planned, with school districts now preparing for the transition to the Infinite Campus system.
State Education Department issues guidance on supporting students amid SNAP funding lapse
In response to the anticipated lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding on November 1, the New York State Education Department has issued guidance to schools and local educational agencies.
This teacher explores toddler literacy through research-backed methods
Mi Aniefuna, a senior research manager at EdSurge Research, shared a personal account of her 4-year-old daughter's reading progress in an EdSurge column.