News from 2025
AFT president condemns antisemitic murders of Israeli diplomats in DC
AFT President Randi Weingarten released a statement following the murder of two Israeli diplomats in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred during an event organized by the American Jewish Committee, aimed at engaging young diplomats with IsraAID,...
Iowa expands student career programs with over $200K in grants
The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and the Iowa Department of Education have announced the allocation of over $200,000 in grants to 12 schools as part of a new summer pilot program.
Louisiana reports substantial improvements in K-3 student reading levels
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has announced a notable increase in reading proficiency among students in kindergarten through third grade.
Howard University law graduate urges class of 2025 towards lifelong commitment to justice
Jaden Alexander Cody, a 2025 graduate of Howard University School of Law and the 70th Student Bar Association President, addressed the class of 2025 during their commencement ceremony.
Falcon banding livestream set for May 22 by DEP and PGC
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold an event to livestream the banding of peregrine falcon nestlings at the Rachel Carson State Office Building on May 22, 2025.
Kirsten Baesler’s nomination progresses to full Senate consideration
North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler's nomination to become the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education has moved forward to the full United States Senate.
Attorney General announces LETI program expansion in Cumberland and Perry counties
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the expansion of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) in Cumberland and Perry Counties.
NEA criticizes House passage of budget reconciliation bill impacting education
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Administration's budget reconciliation bill.
AFT president criticizes house reconciliation bill calling it a betrayal
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten has voiced strong opposition to the recent reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives.
Cumberland and Perry join state drug treatment initiative
Cumberland and Perry counties have joined the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), becoming the 31st and 32nd counties to participate in this collaborative program.
Supreme Court's split decision affirms status of public charter schools
The U.S. Supreme Court has reached a 4-4 decision in the case of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond, leaving the lower court's ruling intact.
Shapiro Administration welcomes new DCNR rangers and park managers
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn attended a ceremony at Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County to honor the 2025 graduating class from the department's ranger and park manager trainee academy.
Illinois State Board of Education names 2025 Green Ribbon Schools honorees
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced the 2025 Green Ribbon Schools honorees, recognizing two schools and one school district for their commitment to environmental impact, wellness, and sustainability.
Court halts Trump administration plan to downsize education department
A coalition of educators, school districts, and unions has secured a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's attempt to significantly reduce the workforce of the Department of Education.
Michigan releases special education performance data under IDEA
Michigan's 2025 performance data for students eligible for special education services are now available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Supreme Court upholds ban on religious charter schools funding
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in a 4-4 ruling concerning two cases: Oklahoma Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond.
Court blocks effort to dismantle U.S. Department of Education
Public school children and educators have welcomed a recent court ruling that temporarily halts the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.
Supreme Court rejects taxpayer-funded virtual religious charter school
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided against the establishment of a taxpayer-funded virtual religious charter school, maintaining the decision of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Falcon banding event at Rachel Carson building to be livestreamed
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will livestream the banding of peregrine falcon nestlings from the Rachel Carson State Office Building on May 22, 2025.
Florida education commissioner announces May book selections
Tallahassee, Fla., May 23, 2025 – Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. has announced the books selected for March in the Commissioner’s Book of the Month initiative.