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Kansas education board responds to attorney general's contract language request
On June 25, 2025, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach sent a letter to the Kansas State Board of Education.
School district cost responsibilities outlined for 2025-2026 academic year
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has announced the cost responsibilities for school districts for the 2025-2026 academic year.
SCDE introduces educational series highlighting historic South Carolinians
The South Carolina Department of Education is introducing new educational materials that highlight notable figures in the state's history, starting with Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.
Missouri's DESE selects 80 agencies for $49 million literacy grant
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the selection of 80 early learning programs and public schools to benefit from a $49 million grant provided by the U.S. Department of Education’s Comprehensive...
Governor signs bill enhancing tools for Missouri schools
Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill 68, which introduces new measures to assist local education agencies in Missouri.
Federal funding delay impacts Kansas education programs
Kansas education officials have been informed of a delay in the distribution of federal funds, initially approved by Congress for various educational programs.
Louisiana reviews K-12 PE standards to enhance student health
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is initiating a review of the state's K–12 physical education standards.
Kansas regains access to $22.6M in federal COVID relief funds
Following recent developments in a federal court case, the U.S. Department of Education has reinstated the original process for states to access Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) grants.
Rhode Island launches statewide free summer meal program for students
Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) have announced the launch of the annual Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) across Rhode Island.
New York launches Summer Food Service Program at 2,500 sites
The 2025 Summer Food Service Program is set to begin this month, providing free meals to approximately 400,000 young people across nearly 2,500 sites in New York State.
Nebraska honors 33 students for perfect ACT scores
Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education held a ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda on June 10 to honor graduates from the class of 2025 who achieved top scores on their ACT exams.
DeSantis highlights improved school grades and charter success in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the school grades for the 2024-25 academic year, highlighting improvements in K-12 school performance across Florida.
Oklahoma mandates full funding for student meals starting 2025/2026
Starting in the 2025/2026 school year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) will require all school districts to fully fund student meals using existing state and federal operational funds.
Pennsylvania joins multistate licensure compacts for healthcare workers
Governor Josh Shapiro announced Pennsylvania's full participation in three health care licensure compacts at the WellSpan Education Center in York.
Iowa partners with National Math Stars for student math enrichment
The Iowa Department of Education has announced a new statewide partnership with National Math Stars, aimed at supporting mathematically gifted students.
Iowa awards grants for education access initiatives
The Iowa Department of Education has announced the allocation of nearly $258,000 in grants to five communities across the state.
Nebraska students participate in national Educators Rising conference
Nearly 150 student members, chapter teacher leaders, and adult chaperones from Educators Rising chapters across Nebraska attended the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference in Orlando, Florida, from June 26-29.
Rhoads Industries invests nearly $100M in Philly shipbuilding expansion
Governor Josh Shapiro has announced a significant investment by Rhoads Industries to expand its manufacturing operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Louisiana sees slight gains in student proficiency on state assessment
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has announced the 2025 results from the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP), revealing a one percentage point increase in overall student proficiency for grades 3–8.
Vermont education agency responds to withheld federal funding
The Vermont Agency of Education has been informed by the U.S. Department of Education about the Trump administration's decision to withhold $26 million in federal funding.