News from 2025
Shapiro Administration inspects and donates over 1,000 safe stuffed toys for holidays
The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (DHS) announced that L&I safety inspectors have approved over 1,000 stuffed toys for sale in the state this year.
Shapiro administration honors three farmworkers for contributions to Pennsylvania agriculture
Three farm and food industry workers were recognized as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year in a ceremony held at Adams County Nursery in Aspers.
How renovated spaces influence student success according to educator-turned-architect Josh Grenier
Josh Grenier, once a high school art teacher in Edina, Minnesota, experienced firsthand how the condition of school facilities can impact both perception and performance.
Charter school enrollment grows by 15% over six years amid declining student population
Charter schools across the United States have continued to see steady growth in student enrollment over the past six years, despite a decline in the overall school-age population.
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to discuss community safety investments in Monroe County
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is scheduled to visit Monroe County on Monday, November 24, to discuss recent state investments in community safety initiatives.
Lt. Gov. Davis highlights state budget investments in Monroe and Pike Counties
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited northeastern Pennsylvania to discuss investments made in the 2025-26 state budget aimed at supporting local communities, especially in Monroe and Pike Counties.
Levi Bachmeier begins tenure as superintendent with plan to visit every ND school district
Levi Bachmeier, the new State School Superintendent of North Dakota, began his first day in office with a commitment to visit all 167 school districts across the state.
Connecticut meets key Sheff v O’Neill settlement goal for school choice placements
Connecticut has reached a significant goal in its efforts to increase access to integrated education for Hartford students, according to an announcement from the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE).
Nevada Department of Education names fourth grader winner of reading week art contest
Addison Littlefield, a fourth-grade student at Brown Elementary School in the Washoe County School District, has been named the grand prize winner of the 2026 Nevada Reading Week student art contest.
New North Dakota superintendent Levi Bachmeier starts statewide tour with smallest district
Levi Bachmeier, the new State School Superintendent of North Dakota, began his tenure by announcing a plan to visit all 165 operating school districts in the state.
South Carolina sees continued drop in teacher departures as vacancies reach new low
South Carolina has reported a decline in teacher departures for the third consecutive year, according to the 2025 Educator Supply and Demand Report.
Pennsylvania launches elder exploitation unit to address financial crimes against seniors
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the creation of the Elder Exploitation Section within the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Shapiro administration announces bonuses for Pennsylvania child care workers amid staffing shortages
Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Human Services Dr. Val Arkoosh are scheduled to visit Children of God Educational Services, a licensed child care center in Bucks County, to discuss new measures included in the recently signed 2025-26...
Agriculture secretary launches campaign urging Pennsylvanians to license their dogs for 2026
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is set to launch the 2026 dog licensing campaign in Pennsylvania.
Auditor General calls for reforms in Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services funding oversight
Auditor General Tim DeFoor has urged the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to improve its oversight of the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund (EMSOF), following a performance audit that found persistent issues with internal controls.
Pennsylvania launches bonus program to support child care worker recruitment and retention
Governor Josh Shapiro visited Children of God Educational Services in Bucks County to discuss new investments for child care workers included in Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 budget.
Shapiro Administration highlights first permit approval under SPEED program in York County
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Jessica Shirley will visit the future site of Towns at York Creek in York County to mark the first permit approval issued under the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and...
School districts face uncertainty over DEI policies amid shifting federal directives
The Trump administration’s rapid changes to education policy have left K-12 school districts uncertain about legal compliance and the potential loss of federal funding.
Mississippi Board raises grading thresholds in statewide school accountability system
The Mississippi State Board of Education has approved new performance level thresholds for the A-F grading system used in the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System.
Nevada high school graduation rate rises to 85.4% for class of 2025
The Nevada Department of Education reported an increase in the high school graduation rate for the Class of 2025.