News from 2025
Florida Department of Education announces winners of annual college system cybersecurity competition
The Florida Department of Education has announced the winners of the 3rd Annual Florida College System Cybersecurity Competition.
Florida launches art and essay contests for Native American Heritage Month
Students across Florida are being invited to take part in the 2025 Native American Heritage Month art and essay contests, organized by the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida.
Missouri public schools show improvement in annual statewide performance report
Missouri public schools have shown progress in meeting statewide standards, according to the Annual Performance Reports (APRs) released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2024-25 school year.
Governor Shapiro announces support for food assistance following federal SNAP payment freeze
Governor Josh Shapiro is set to announce new measures aimed at supporting Pennsylvania’s charitable food network.
Kansas State Department of Education releases latest KSDEweekly with district achievements
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has released the Oct. 30 edition of its KSDEweekly publication.
Attorney General Sunday to discuss results of Operation Clean Sweep in Norristown
Attorney General Dave Sunday is scheduled to join law enforcement officials from southeastern Pennsylvania to discuss the results of "Operation Clean Sweep," an initiative aimed at disrupting drug trafficking routes between Philadelphia's...
Claire Woeppel elected as Central Region Vice President for National FFA
Claire Woeppel of the Chambers FFA Chapter in Nebraska has been elected as the Central Region Vice President for the 2025-26 National FFA Officer Team.
Governor Shapiro announces $5 million aid for food banks amid SNAP funding halt
Governor Josh Shapiro has announced new measures to support Pennsylvania residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), following the federal government’s decision not to fund SNAP benefits in November due to the...
Secretary of the Commonwealth to brief public on Nov. 4 municipal election preparations
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is scheduled to provide an update for Pennsylvania voters regarding preparations for the municipal election taking place on November 4.
Attorney General announces arrest in Monroe County child sexual abuse material case
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced charges against Marc Villanti, a 54-year-old resident of Monroe County, after investigators discovered over 1,000 files containing child sexual abuse material at his home in Tobyhanna.
Youth Mental Health Corps expands near-peer support model amid growing demand for student services
At a Colorado high school, Marissa Garcia works as a mental health navigator, supporting between 20 and 40 students each week.
Kansas State Board of Education sets monthly meeting for November
Members of the Kansas State Board of Education are scheduled to hold their monthly meeting on November 12 and 13.
Two Louisiana high school students named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars
Two high school students from Louisiana have been named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars, an honor awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to some of the nation’s top graduating seniors.
Pennsylvania Secretary urges voters to review information ahead of municipal election
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has urged Pennsylvania residents who plan to vote in person during tomorrow's municipal election to consult official voter information resources.
Secretary Al Schmidt to give update on Pennsylvania municipal election administration
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is scheduled to hold a press conference at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, to provide an update regarding the administration of Pennsylvania's municipal election.
AFT leaders criticize Supreme Court decision on transgender passport policy
A group of leaders from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), including President Randi Weingarten and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus, have issued a statement responding to a recent Supreme Court emergency order.
Vermont Agency of Education gathers stakeholders for statewide strategic planning retreat
More than 300 participants, including educators, students, school leaders, legislators, staff from the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE), and education partners attended a statewide Strategic Planning Retreat organized by the AOE on November 4 in...
Florida expands curriculum on history and impact of communism
Governor Ron DeSantis participated in Victims of Communism Day, a day observed to honor the memory of over 100 million people who died under communist regimes.
Rhode Island releases 2025 school accountability ratings showing gains in key areas
Rhode Island's Department of Education has released the 2025 statewide school accountability results, showing continued progress in public schools across the state.
Vermont Agency of Education announces updates on literacy programs, grants, surveys
The Vermont Agency of Education has released its latest weekly update, highlighting several ongoing and upcoming initiatives across the state’s education system.