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Shapiro administration highlights improved safety at PA long-term care facilities
Officials from the Shapiro Administration, including representatives from the Departments of Health and Aging, visited Country Meadows of York-West to emphasize the positive impact of state investments on long-term care facilities.
Shapiro administration highlights investments in long-term care improvements
Pennsylvania's Department of Health Secretary, Dr. Debra Bogen, along with representatives from the Department of Aging, will visit Country Meadows of York-West to discuss Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget for 2025-26.
South Carolina awards $5M to schools for strategic teacher compensation
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced the allocation of $5 million to 37 schools across 29 districts as part of the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grants.
Missouri recognizes nine school districts with Purple Star designation
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Missouri Purple Star designation.
Iowa State Board of Education schedules March meeting with remote access options
The Iowa State Board of Education is set to convene for its regular meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Vermont responds to new federal education policies amid changing guidelines
The Vermont Agency of Education is dedicated to keeping the public informed about federal policy changes affecting schools and students.
Secretary Redding highlights progress on National Ag Day at historic dairy farm
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited the Nissley family's 10th-generation dairy farm in Middletown to mark National Ag Day.
Connecticut confirms new state board of education members
Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker expressed her approval following the Connecticut General Assembly's confirmation of Governor Ned Lamont’s nominees to the State Board of Education on March 5, 2025.
Illinois attracts over 17k potential teachers through new recruitment campaign
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced that its $6 million teacher recruitment campaign, "The Answer is Teaching," has drawn interest from over 17,000 individuals since its launch on July 1, 2024.
Goochland teacher receives honor as regional teacher of year
Rachel Tate, a history teacher at Goochland High School in Goochland County Public Schools, has been honored as the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Superintendent Region 1 by the Virginia Department of Education.
Ryan Walters reaffirms commitment to parent empowerment in Oklahoma's education
Today, Superintendent Ryan Walters reiterated his commitment to enhancing Oklahoma's education system by empowering parents, reinstating traditional values in schools, and holding teacher unions accountable.
Board of Regents announces decisions on professional discipline cases
The Board of Regents has disclosed the outcomes of disciplinary proceedings involving 31 professional discipline cases and two restoration petitions.
Education leaders discuss strategies at New York convening
There is a growing consensus among political and educational leaders on the necessity of reforming the education system to better prepare students for success.
Louisiana cuts student test times further with new social studies assessment plan
Louisiana is taking further steps to reduce the time students spend on state tests.
CCSSO CEO comments on Virginia superintendent's announcement
Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) CEO Carissa Moffat Miller has expressed her appreciation for Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons following an announcement regarding Coons' role.
KSDEweekly highlights new literacy pathway and leadership updates
The March 13 edition of KSDEweekly is now accessible for readers.
Oklahoma takes steps to improve school safety under Superintendent Walters
Superintendent Ryan Walters of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has emphasized the department's dedication to student safety by implementing measures against misconduct within the education system.
Oklahoma superintendent supports religious charter school in Supreme Court case
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters, along with the First Liberty Institute, has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, Oklahoma's first religious charter school.
Nebraska honors world language scholars in 2025
The Nebraska Department of Education awarded 70 students with the Distinguished World Language Scholar Award during World Language Week 2025.
Oklahoma forms Teacher Freedom Alliance to support merit pay initiatives
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has announced the formation of the Teacher Freedom Alliance (TFA), an organization designed to support merit pay initiatives aimed at rewarding high-performing educators.