News from 2025
AFT leaders pay tribute to late CFT vice president Kent Wong
AFT leaders have issued a statement mourning the death of Kent Wong, vice president of the California Federation of Teachers (CFT) and former director of labor and community partnerships at the UCLA Labor Center.
Wyoming superintendent addresses concerns over student club’s free speech rights
Megan Degenfelder, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for Wyoming, has issued a statement in response to reported interference with the formation of a Turning Point USA chapter at Natrona County High School (NCHS).
Connecticut awards $108,255 in grants for school kitchen equipment upgrades
The Connecticut State Department of Education has announced the recipients of the 2025-26 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant awards.
Vermont Agency of Education announces new trainings, resources, and staff directory
The Vermont Agency of Education has released its weekly update highlighting several initiatives and resources for educators, students, and school administrators.
Kansas State Department of Education releases Oct. 9 KSDEweekly with updates and announcements
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced that the Oct. 9 edition of KSDEweekly is now available.
National Education Association removes Indigenous resource over concerns about antisemitic content
The National Education Association (NEA) has removed an external resource from its website after determining that it did not meet the organization's standards.
Pennsylvania State Police to give update on trooper shooting after pursuit
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) will hold a press conference today at Troop H in Chambersburg to provide updates on the shooting of two troopers.
Survey links stricter cellphone policies with improved teacher satisfaction
Stricter cellphone policies in schools are linked to higher teacher satisfaction and greater student engagement, according to early results from a national survey of more than 20,000 public school educators.
Colorado State Board reviews progress on attendance and literacy initiatives
During its October meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education received updates on the Department of Education’s ongoing work to improve student engagement and academic performance.
North Dakota education officials say services unaffected by federal staff reductions
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has responded to questions about recent staffing reductions at the U.S. Department of Education, specifically within the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Office of...
Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger to announce economic development initiative in Lackawanna County
Governor Josh Shapiro and Rick Siger, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, are scheduled to make an economic development announcement in Lackawanna County.
Michelle Roundy named 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year
Michelle Roundy, who teaches 10th and 12th-grade English Language Arts at Jackson Hole High School in Teton County School District #1, has been named the 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year.
Superintendent Reykdal responds to federal education staff layoffs affecting support for vulnerable students
The U.S. Department of Education has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, with 466 employees laid off on October 10, following a previous layoff of 1,300 employees in March.
Special education teacher highlights need for better career pathways for disabled students
For more than ten years, a special education teacher in New York City has worked to improve career-connected learning for students with disabilities.
Shapiro Administration rededicates sculpture honoring Pennsylvania’s workforce
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry held a ceremony to rededicate The Pennsylvania Worker, a bronze sculpture that honors the contributions of the state's workforce.
Governor Shapiro announces $39 million investment in PA SITES program for industrial development
Governor Josh Shapiro and Rick Siger, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), have announced an investment of over $39 million in 11 projects across Pennsylvania.
Brattleboro educator Linda Alvarez named 2026 Vermont Teacher of the Year
Linda Alvarez, a teacher at the Windham Regional Career Center in Brattleboro, has been named the 2026 Vermont Teacher of the Year by the Vermont Agency of Education.
Horne links school closures to parental concerns over ideological curriculum
Horne has expressed concerns about the closure of schools, attributing it to parents' dissatisfaction with what he describes as "woke ideology" in educational settings.
School cell phone ban policies expand amid mixed research findings
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of U.S. states implementing bans on cell phone use in schools.
AFT and Professional Educators of North Carolina sign historic affiliation agreement
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the Professional Educators of North Carolina (PENC) have signed an affiliation agreement, bringing together educators from across the state under a new banner.