News from 2025
North Dakota schools prepare for transition to Infinite Campus system
North Dakota’s K-12 Data Modernization Initiative is progressing as planned, with school districts now preparing for the transition to the Infinite Campus system.
State Education Department issues guidance on supporting students amid SNAP funding lapse
In response to the anticipated lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding on November 1, the New York State Education Department has issued guidance to schools and local educational agencies.
This teacher explores toddler literacy through research-backed methods
Mi Aniefuna, a senior research manager at EdSurge Research, shared a personal account of her 4-year-old daughter's reading progress in an EdSurge column.
Portsmouth Middle School counselor receives $25K Milken Educator Award
Kyle Spaltholz, a counselor at Portsmouth Middle School, was honored with the 2025-26 Milken Educator Award during a school assembly on October 30.
Maryland State Board of Education to review school report card results and honor Blue Ribbon Schools
The Maryland State Board of Education is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, November 4, at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building in Baltimore.
National Education Association urges immediate action as USDA warns SNAP funds may run out
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instructed states to halt the processing of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, warning that the program could deplete its funds within two weeks.
Pennsylvania officials promote AI breast cancer screening during awareness month
Leaders from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department are scheduled to visit the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre to highlight new breast cancer screening technologies.
Gwynedd Mercy University turns former residence into crime scene lab for criminal justice students
Just past the entrance of Gwynedd Mercy University, a two-story Colonial house serves as an unusual training ground for students in the criminal justice program.
Attorney General Sunday announces arrests in Carbon County drug trafficking case
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the arrest of seven individuals in connection with a drug trafficking operation based in Carbon County.
Attorney General Sunday and partners announce progress against fentanyl trafficking in southeastern Pennsylvania
Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with several law enforcement officials and local leaders, will address the public on October 29 regarding efforts to disrupt fentanyl trafficking in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Girls continue to lag behind boys in U.S. science scores as gender gap widens
The most recent results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called the nation's "report card," indicate that girls in the United States are once again performing worse than boys in science.
Case study explores innovation efforts at private K-12 school in China
A new dissertation from the RAND School of Public Policy examines how a private K-12 school in China, supported by a leading technology company, is responding to national calls for greater innovation in education.
Pennsylvania promotes AI technology for early detection of high-risk breast cancer patients
Pennsylvania health officials visited Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center this week to highlight the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technology aimed at improving breast cancer screening in the state.
Pennsylvania officials highlight veterinary labs’ role in avian flu response
Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect its poultry industry from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) were highlighted during a recent tour of the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory.
Teacher advocates for more multi-age group learning in schools
This summer, a teacher observed her children, aged 11 to 19, learning alongside their younger cousins, aged 6 to 9.
Why clear standards are key for dual enrollment credit transfer
Dual enrollment programs are increasingly popular, allowing high school students to earn college credit and potentially lower the cost of higher education.
Pennsylvania authorities seize record 50 million doses of fentanyl in 2025
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced that Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies have seized over 50 million doses of fentanyl in 2025, marking a significant increase in efforts to combat the trafficking of the synthetic opioid.
Yale study finds lengthier social-emotional learning boosts student achievement
Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs can improve students’ academic outcomes, according to a new analysis by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine.
Shapiro Administration announces results of Operation Safe Stop to promote school bus safety
Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Department of Education, West Shore School District, and West Shore Regional Police gathered to announce the results of the 2025...
South Carolina releases annual report card showing gains across public schools
South Carolina schools have shown improvement in academic achievement and student progress, according to the 2025 South Carolina School Report Cards released by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and the South Carolina Education...