News from 2025
Shapiro Administration to announce major economic investment in Lancaster County
The Shapiro Administration is set to make a significant economic development announcement in Lancaster County.
Regents announce disciplinary actions in 38 professional discipline cases
The Board of Regents has announced the outcomes of disciplinary actions involving 38 professional discipline cases.
Missouri names eight public schools as 2025 Gold Star honorees
Eight Missouri schools have been named as 2025 Gold Star Schools by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Survey: Teacher Appreciation Week activities linked to lower burnout
Teacher Tapp announced in a blog post that schools where administrators organized Teacher Appreciation Week activities reported lower rates of teacher burnout.
Survey finds elementary school teachers feel more appreciated by principals
Teacher Tapp announced on its blog that elementary school teachers are more likely to feel appreciated by their principals than middle and high school teachers, according to survey results.
Infinite Campus set to launch student information system this October
Beginning in October, Infinite Campus will collaborate with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to implement a new student information system (SIS).
Shapiro Administration honors student art in Lyme disease prevention campaign
The Shapiro Administration has recognized 27 students for their participation in the 2025 "Protect.
Shapiro administration announces $3.4 million for fresh food access in Pennsylvania
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is set to announce the recipients of Pennsylvania's Fresh Food Financing Initiative grants, totaling $3.4 million.
Shapiro Administration announces Lyme disease art contest winners
Officials from the Shapiro Administration, including representatives from the Departments of Health, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources, are set to announce the winners of the 2025 Lyme disease art contest.
Shapiro administration allocates $3.4M to improve access to fresh food in Pennsylvania
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the recipients of the 2025 Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) grants.
Study reveals generational divide on social media's impact on mental health
New research from the Pew Research Center highlights differing perspectives between parents and their Gen Z children regarding social media's impact on mental health.
Math extravaganza aims to boost enthusiasm for mathematics among Rhode Islanders
Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, along with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), announced a statewide event aimed at promoting math education.
Michigan library programs face funding challenges amid potential federal cuts
Potential federal funding cuts could restrict access to library resources for Michigan residents, according to state and local officials.
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.