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New York State Education Department releases new numeracy briefs for PreK-12
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has introduced a series of numeracy briefs aimed at enhancing PreK-12 mathematics instruction.

Colorado Department of Education honors state’s top-performing schools
The Colorado Department of Education held a ceremony in Denver to honor 71 school districts and 346 schools with performance awards for the 2023 and 2024 school years.
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Crystal River High School educator finalist for 2026 Teacher of the Year
The Florida Department of Education has named Autumn Crabtree, a culinary arts teacher at Crystal River High School in Citrus County, as one of the five finalists for the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year award.
KSDEweekly highlights revised assessment descriptors and student business feature
The Kansas State Department of Education has released the May 15 edition of KSDEweekly.
Colorado State Board confirms non-renewal of charter school's contract
At its May meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education confirmed a decision made by the Pueblo 60 School District not to renew the contract for Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.
Louisiana names top students for 2025 across elementary to high school
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has announced the 2025 Students of the Year, recognizing three outstanding students from different educational levels.
Flagler County educator finalist for 2026 Teacher of the Year award
The Florida Department of Education has announced that Brandy Nicole Anderson, a teacher at Indian Trails Middle School in Flagler County, is among the five finalists for the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year award.
Pennsylvania launches initiative to recruit more emergency medical service workers
Ahead of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced a new statewide initiative to bolster recruitment in the EMS field.
Shapiro administration showcases art by older Pennsylvanians at state capitol
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, recently hosted a reception to honor older Pennsylvanians who participated in the inaugural Older Artists of PA Showcase.
Mississippi sees record-high passing rate for third-grade reading assessment
The Mississippi Department of Education has reported that 77.3% of third graders in the state passed the initial administration of the third-grade reading assessment for the 2024-25 school year.
Shapiro seeks new laws against private equity in healthcare
Governor Josh Shapiro visited Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County to discuss his Administration's efforts to protect access to health care in Pennsylvania by reforming private equity operations.
Math extravaganza aims to boost enthusiasm for mathematics among Rhode Islanders
Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, along with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), announced a statewide event aimed at promoting math education.
Shapiro administration allocates $3.4M to improve access to fresh food in Pennsylvania
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the recipients of the 2025 Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) grants.
Shapiro Administration announces Lyme disease art contest winners
Officials from the Shapiro Administration, including representatives from the Departments of Health, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources, are set to announce the winners of the 2025 Lyme disease art contest.
Shapiro administration announces $3.4 million for fresh food access in Pennsylvania
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is set to announce the recipients of Pennsylvania's Fresh Food Financing Initiative grants, totaling $3.4 million.
Shapiro Administration honors student art in Lyme disease prevention campaign
The Shapiro Administration has recognized 27 students for their participation in the 2025 "Protect.
Regents announce disciplinary actions in 38 professional discipline cases
The Board of Regents has announced the outcomes of disciplinary actions involving 38 professional discipline cases.
Shapiro Administration to announce major economic investment in Lancaster County
The Shapiro Administration is set to make a significant economic development announcement in Lancaster County.
Union County educator named finalist for 2026 Teacher of the Year
The Florida Department of Education has announced Mark Harrison, a teacher at Union County High School, as one of the five finalists for the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year.
Senator Kavanaugh's bill on student pronouns and facility access vetoed
Legislation proposed by Senator John Kavanaugh aimed to restrict public school employees from using pronouns or first names for students that differ from their biological sex or those not listed on school records without parental consent.