News from 2025
Wyoming court hearing set for challenge against state’s education savings account program
Attorneys from the Partnership for Educational Choice will appear in court this Friday to defend the rights of Wyoming families seeking access to the state's expanded education savings account (ESA) program.
University partners with nonprofit to pilot AI strategy for skill enhancement
University of Phoenix and Jobs for the Future (JFF) have announced a new initiative to pilot an AI-powered strategy for skills analysis and talent mobility.
Vermont education agency announces grant deadlines and new licensing system
The Vermont Agency of Education has announced several updates relevant to educators and administrators across the state.
Partnership marks two decades supporting English language learners through Colorín Colorado
Guest author Giselle Lundy-Ponce has detailed the journey of Colorín Colorado, an online resource hub aimed at providing educators of English language learners (ELLs) with essential resources.
NEA honors nine advocates with Human and Civil Rights Awards
The National Education Association (NEA) will honor nine individuals and organizations with its highest accolade, the Human and Civil Rights (HRC) Awards, on July 2 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
Summer meal programs ensure Michigan kids have access to nutritious food
Michigan children have access to healthy meals throughout the summer, thanks to programs administered by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
North Dakota seeks vendor for school data migration to Infinite Campus
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to aid in the extraction and cleanup of existing state-level and LEA/District-level data from PowerSchool and TieNet.
Pennsylvania attorney general to announce charges in chop shop operation
Attorney General Dave Sunday is set to announce charges against a central Pennsylvania-based organization involved in "chop shop" operations and fraud.
Shapiro Administration discusses Medicaid cuts' impact on rural healthcare
Officials from the Shapiro Administration are set to meet with rural health care leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to discuss the potential negative effects of proposed federal Medicaid cuts.
South Carolina's ESTF program hits student cap with future expansion planned
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced that the state's Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program has reached its statutory limit of 10,000 students for the 2025-26 school year.
Edtech pioneer Anne Trumbore examines challenges and opportunities within education technology
Writing a history that one helped to create can be challenging, as Anne Trumbore notes in her book “The Teacher in the Machine: A Human History of Education Technology.” As a key figure among the many "humans in the loop," she has played a...
Michigan education department seeks more funding for early literacy initiatives
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has reported a significant interest from school districts in grants for high-quality early literacy materials.
Melissa Evon awarded Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year 2025
Tonight, the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) announced Melissa Evon from Elgin Public Schools as the recipient of the 2025 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year award.
Supreme Court upholds E-Rate program ensuring student internet access
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 in the case of Federal Communications Commission v. Consumers’ Research, affirming the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund and preserving the federal E-Rate program.
Walters and Polk lead discussions at InspireOK conference
Ryan Walters and Dr. Jamie Polk took center stage at the InspireOK conference in Oklahoma City, addressing educators from across the state.
Lickdale Veterans' Outreach Center opens as first one-stop-shop for veteran services
Governor Josh Shapiro and Adjutant General John Pippy have inaugurated the Lickdale Veterans’ Outreach Center in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania officials warn against proposed Medicaid cuts affecting rural healthcare
Proposed Medicaid cuts in the Congressional Republicans' budget bill could significantly impact Pennsylvania's health care system, according to Shapiro Administration officials.
Supreme Court decision raises concerns over impact on inclusive education
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor that introduces new requirements for educators and public schools.
Shapiro and Pippy to open Lickdale Veterans' Outreach Center
Governor Josh Shapiro and Major General John Pippy are set to inaugurate the new Lickdale Veterans' Outreach Center in Jonestown, Pennsylvania.
Educators Rising partners with AFT to tackle national teacher shortage
PDK International has announced a new partnership with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) during the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference in Orlando, Florida.