News from 2025
National Civics Bee announces winners; Neil Handa advances to national finals
Neil Handa, a student from Henley Middle School in Crozet, Virginia, emerged as the first-place winner at the 2025 National Civics Bee Virginia State Finals.
New Hampshire expands school choice with new education savings account law
Today, New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed SB 295 into law, expanding the state's Education Freedom Account program to include all K–12 students.
South Carolina offers free summer meals for children statewide
Free, nutritious meals are available this summer for children and teens aged 18 and under in South Carolina.
Shapiro Administration addresses SNAP funding concerns impacting Pennsylvania farmers
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is set to meet with agriculture business leaders and farmers at People's Provisions in Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania.
Shapiro Administration announces $224K grant for Pennsylvania agriculture growth
The Shapiro Administration has announced a significant investment of $224,190 in Agriculture Promotion Grants to bolster projects aimed at increasing the domestic sales and exports of Pennsylvania's agricultural products.
Iowa College Aid Board schedules meeting for June 13 in Des Moines
The Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners is set to convene for its regular meeting on Friday, June 13.
Shapiro Administration celebrates new fish passage at Shikellamy State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has marked the completion of a new naturalistic fish passage at Shikellamy State Park in Northumberland County.
State superintendent criticizes new Michigan school aid budget
The fiscal year 2026 school aid budget, recently approved by the State House, has been criticized for its lack of support for key educational priorities.
Louisiana launches statewide strategy to tackle chronic absenteeism
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has introduced "The Power of Presence," a new strategy aimed at addressing chronic absenteeism and enhancing student outcomes throughout the state.
School's evolution reflects broadening educational scope
The School of Education and Human Development has a long history of adapting to meet the educational needs of its community.
Teacher shortages prompt varied responses across U.S., balancing quality with quantity
Aspire Public Schools in Los Angeles have successfully addressed teacher shortages by creating an internal pipeline of educators through a partnership with Alder Graduate School of Education.
Colorado approves BEST grants totaling $179M for school construction projects
During its June meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education approved $179 million in Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grants.
Shapiro-Davis Administration announces investment in Premier Automation for job growth
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger will join local leaders in Murrysville to announce the Commonwealth's investment in Premier Automation.
Michigan seeks continued investment to combat teacher shortages
Michigan is making progress in addressing the shortage of certified teachers, but further investment is required, according to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
No Kings Day rallies planned nationwide to support U.S. democracy
Erica McPheeters, a consultant and social advocate with the Human Rights Campaign, reflects on the evolution of democracy in the United States.
AFT president condemns treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla at press conference
AFT President Randi Weingarten has responded to an incident involving U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, who was tackled and handcuffed by federal officials during a public press conference in his home state.
Kansas education board updates on emergency substitute licenses and more
The latest edition of KSDEweekly, dated June 12, is now accessible.
Scottsdale school board faces criticism over adoption of DEI history book
At a recent meeting, the Scottsdale school board faced criticism for adopting a history book focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), despite objections from some parents.