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Comedy used as tool for student mental health support
Chris Gethard, a comedian and improv teacher, recently led a workshop for high school students in Northern California as part of the Laughing Together program.
Attorney General Dave Sunday to discuss Safe2Say Something program impact
Dave Sunday, the Attorney General of Pennsylvania, will be addressing the impact of the Safe2Say Something program during the 2024-2025 school year.
Partnership intervenes in lawsuit over Wyoming's education savings account program
The Partnership for Educational Choice, a collaboration between the Institute for Justice (IJ) and EdChoice, has announced its plan to intervene in a legal case concerning Wyoming's Education Savings Account (ESA) program.
Utah teachers integrate computational thinking into classrooms
Alexis Johnson, a first-grade teacher with no formal background in computer science (CS), embraced professional learning opportunities focused on computational thinking.
Education experts discuss workforce readiness at Vancouver event
At a recent event in Vancouver, Colorado Governor Jared Polis convened experts to discuss strategies for improving educational outcomes.
Shapiro administration supports employment program for students with disabilities
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Rider Park in Lycoming County to engage with students from Williamsport and Montgomery area high schools on the first day of their summer employment.
Colorado approves BEST grants totaling $179M for school construction projects
During its June meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education approved $179 million in Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grants.
State superintendent criticizes new Michigan school aid budget
The fiscal year 2026 school aid budget, recently approved by the State House, has been criticized for its lack of support for key educational priorities.
Iowa College Aid Board schedules meeting for June 13 in Des Moines
The Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners is set to convene for its regular meeting on Friday, June 13.
Shapiro Administration addresses SNAP funding concerns impacting Pennsylvania farmers
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is set to meet with agriculture business leaders and farmers at People's Provisions in Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania.
South Carolina offers free summer meals for children statewide
Free, nutritious meals are available this summer for children and teens aged 18 and under in South Carolina.
New Hampshire expands school choice with new education savings account law
Today, New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed SB 295 into law, expanding the state's Education Freedom Account program to include all K–12 students.
National Civics Bee announces winners; Neil Handa advances to national finals
Neil Handa, a student from Henley Middle School in Crozet, Virginia, emerged as the first-place winner at the 2025 National Civics Bee Virginia State Finals.
Teachers adopt projects over essays to counter student use of AI
Educators are addressing the challenge of AI-assisted cheating by transitioning to project-based learning.
Texas Education Agency releases Spring 2025 STAAR EOC assessment results
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the results of the Spring 2025 STAAR® End-of-Course (EOC) assessments.
Michigan searches for new state superintendent following Dr. Rice's retirement
Michigan is in the process of selecting a new state superintendent of instruction, with plans for the appointee to assume office on October 4.
New York State Education Department addresses unauthorized online educational materials
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has issued a statement addressing the online circulation of materials, including test study guides and curriculum content, which reference the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Gwinnett County schools develop AI readiness framework for students
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is working to ensure that students are prepared for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) is prevalent in various professional fields.
Amazon invests $20 billion in Pennsylvania AI infrastructure
Governor Josh Shapiro has announced Amazon's plans to invest a minimum of $20 billion in Pennsylvania, focusing on the development of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campuses.