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Nebraska teachers selected as finalists for the prestigious national teaching award
Four Nebraska teachers have been announced as state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Maryland names finalists for 2025 STEM teaching excellence awards
On March 31, 2025, the Maryland State Department of Education announced six finalists for the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Audit findings on UPMC contract with DHS to be released by deputy auditor general
Gordon Denlinger, Deputy Auditor General for Audits, is set to present the findings from an audit focusing on the UPMC Health Plan.
NCCAT names teacher of the year, awards promising educators in North Carolina
Summer Espinosa, a kindergarten teacher from Cabarrus County Schools, has been named the NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year.
Governors evaluate new measures of success in education beyond traditional metrics
Governors from across the United States are re-evaluating how success is measured in education, with a focus on aligning with the demands of technology and the evolving job market.
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis highlights state investments in safety during Bradford County visit
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Bradford County to spotlight efforts by local organizations to enhance community safety and reduce domestic violence.
Vermont education agency announces key updates for upcoming academic year
Vermont's Agency of Education has outlined several key events and deadlines for the coming months.
Office of Childhood conducts statewide sessions to revise child care licensing rules
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Childhood (OOC) has begun a series of listening sessions across the state.
CCSSO President outlines state educational improvements and future goals
Eric Mackey, CCSSO Board President and Alabama Superintendent of Education, addressed the Council of Chief State School Officers' 2025 Legislative Conference, focusing on the progress states have made in student outcomes, particularly in math and...
Four New Hampshire educators named as 2025 PAEMST finalists
Four educators from New Hampshire have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Rhode Island names two delegates for National Youth Science Camp 2025
The Governor of Rhode Island, Dan McKee, in conjunction with Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education, announced that two high school students have been selected as state delegates for the 2025 National...
Iowans to choose new education license plate design from student art
The Iowa Department of Education has opened voting for the new state education license plate design.
Nevada Department of Education revises literacy plan to improve student outcomes
The Nevada Department of Education has released its revised pre-K–12 Nevada State Literacy Plan.
Oregon sees rise in disability-inclusive preschool access as IDEA marks 50 years
In the 2023-24 school year, Oregon saw a notable increase in access to early childhood learning programs for students with disabilities.
Study reveals perspectives on professional learning for math teachers
The recent report titled "Prioritizing Curriculum-Based Professional Learning for Mathematics Teachers: District, Principal, and Teacher Perspectives from the American Educator Panels" provides insights into the views of districts, principals, and...
Governor highlights energy savings of farms through digester technology
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding paid a visit to Penn England Farms in Blair County to emphasize the advantages of the "Lightning Plan."
Seidenberg calls for recalibration in reading instruction methods
A gathering of educators, researchers, and advocates took place on March 1, 2025, at Planet Word in Washington, DC.
Officials call for stronger action against rising student absenteeism rates
Data from the Helios Foundation presented to the State Board of Education last month reveals a significant increase in absenteeism rates across all grade levels, rising from approximately nine percent during the 2019-20 school year to 30 percent...
New lab at University of Miami examines health risks in Black women
Chelsey Reynolds, a senior studying biomedical engineering at the University of Miami, recently participated in a study at the new Vascular Function Laboratory at the University of Miami School of Education and Human Development.
John Ladd joins Jobs for the Future as senior advisor after three decades at DOL
Jobs for the Future (JFF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the U.S. workforce and education systems, has announced that John Ladd will join as Senior Advisor.