News from 2025
Schools implement AI translation tools to aid English learners amid challenges
Schools across the United States are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence-powered translation tools to support students and families who speak languages other than English.
Guilford Preparatory Academy’s summer tech lab program fosters STEM skills among middle schoolers
At Guilford Preparatory Academy in Greensboro, North Carolina, a technology lab has become the center of a program aimed at introducing middle school students to STEM and career skills.
Governor Shapiro and officials highlight new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit
Governor Josh Shapiro, along with Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners, will gather to discuss the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit included in the recently...
Iowa State Board of Education schedules regular meeting for November 19
The Iowa State Board of Education will conduct its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 19.
Kansas State Department of Education releases Nov. 13 KSDEweekly with updates on school accountability
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has released the Nov. 13 edition of its KSDEweekly publication.
Governor Shapiro highlights new state tax credit aimed at supporting working Pennsylvanians
Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne visited the Widener University Commonwealth Law School tax preparation clinic in Dauphin County to discuss the new Working...
Florida launches drone-based pilot program for school campus security
Three Florida school districts—Broward, Leon, and Volusia—will take part in a new pilot program that aims to improve campus safety through the use of drones.
Reporter reflects on experiences covering—and living—early childhood education
In August 2019, a journalist began reporting on early childhood education by visiting an early learning center in Philadelphia.
Niannian Education on Giggle Academy teaching English in temples in rural Vietnam: ‘One class a day — worldwide’
Niannian Education, an active account on the social media platform X within the education-technology community, announced that Giggle Academy's "one class a day" initiative now includes an English class based in a temple in Vietnam.
Superintendent Reykdal criticizes transfer of education programs from Department of Education
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that several of its offices will have their responsibilities transferred to other federal agencies.
Lieutenant Governor Davis discusses decline in gun violence at Safer Together Forum
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis participated in The Trace's Safer Together Forum to discuss Pennsylvania's efforts to address gun violence.
AFT criticizes Trump plan to dismantle Education Department
AFT President Randi Weingarten has responded to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education by transferring its functions to other federal agencies.
Baesler says federal restructuring will not affect North Dakota school services or funding
State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler addressed the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Education regarding an internal restructuring and new federal interagency agreements.
Blake High School teacher Nicole Murray-Lewis elected to state education board
Nicole Murray-Lewis, a social studies teacher at James H. Blake High School in Montgomery County Public Schools, has been elected as the teacher member of the State Board of Education.
New York State Board of Regents announces disciplinary actions in multiple professions
The New York State Board of Regents has announced disciplinary actions against professionals in several fields, including dentistry, nursing, massage therapy, public accountancy, social work, and others.
Governor Shapiro signs $50.1 billion Pennsylvania budget with tax cuts and investments
Governor Josh Shapiro has signed the FY2025-26 budget into law, setting a $50.1 billion plan for Pennsylvania.
Agriculture secretaries to honor Pennsylvania farmworkers of the year
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker are scheduled to present the 2025 Farmworker of the Year awards at an event in Aspers, Adams County.
Rhode Island education commissioner criticizes transfer of key US Department of Education offices
Rhode Island Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Angélica Infante-Green has expressed concern over the U.S. Department of Education’s plan to transfer several key offices, including the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education,...
Nevada names two classified school employees as RISE Award winners
Two classified school employees in Nevada have been recognized with the state’s Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award.
California increases funding for national board certified teacher incentives in new state budget
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration has increased funding for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Incentive Program in the 2025–26 state budget.