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Secretary Al Schmidt reports secure municipal election day in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Commonwealth, Al Schmidt, reported that the state’s municipal election day proceeded safely and securely.
Oregon sees significant rise in advanced placement participation and success rates
New data from the College Board indicate that Oregon students are increasingly participating in Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams, signaling progress in college readiness across the state.
Kansas State Department of Education releases Nov. 6 KSDEweekly newsletter
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has released the Nov. 6 edition of KSDEweekly.
Vermont Agency of Education announces updates on literacy programs, grants, surveys
The Vermont Agency of Education has released its latest weekly update, highlighting several ongoing and upcoming initiatives across the state’s education system.
Rhode Island releases 2025 school accountability ratings showing gains in key areas
Rhode Island's Department of Education has released the 2025 statewide school accountability results, showing continued progress in public schools across the state.
Florida expands curriculum on history and impact of communism
Governor Ron DeSantis participated in Victims of Communism Day, a day observed to honor the memory of over 100 million people who died under communist regimes.
Vermont Agency of Education gathers stakeholders for statewide strategic planning retreat
More than 300 participants, including educators, students, school leaders, legislators, staff from the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE), and education partners attended a statewide Strategic Planning Retreat organized by the AOE on November 4 in...
Secretary Al Schmidt to give update on Pennsylvania municipal election administration
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is scheduled to hold a press conference at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, to provide an update regarding the administration of Pennsylvania's municipal election.
Pennsylvania Secretary urges voters to review information ahead of municipal election
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has urged Pennsylvania residents who plan to vote in person during tomorrow's municipal election to consult official voter information resources.
Two Louisiana high school students named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars
Two high school students from Louisiana have been named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars, an honor awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to some of the nation’s top graduating seniors.
Kansas State Board of Education sets monthly meeting for November
Members of the Kansas State Board of Education are scheduled to hold their monthly meeting on November 12 and 13.
Attorney General announces arrest in Monroe County child sexual abuse material case
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced charges against Marc Villanti, a 54-year-old resident of Monroe County, after investigators discovered over 1,000 files containing child sexual abuse material at his home in Tobyhanna.
Secretary of the Commonwealth to brief public on Nov. 4 municipal election preparations
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is scheduled to provide an update for Pennsylvania voters regarding preparations for the municipal election taking place on November 4.
Governor Shapiro announces $5 million aid for food banks amid SNAP funding halt
Governor Josh Shapiro has announced new measures to support Pennsylvania residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), following the federal government’s decision not to fund SNAP benefits in November due to the...
Claire Woeppel elected as Central Region Vice President for National FFA
Claire Woeppel of the Chambers FFA Chapter in Nebraska has been elected as the Central Region Vice President for the 2025-26 National FFA Officer Team.
Attorney General Sunday to discuss results of Operation Clean Sweep in Norristown
Attorney General Dave Sunday is scheduled to join law enforcement officials from southeastern Pennsylvania to discuss the results of "Operation Clean Sweep," an initiative aimed at disrupting drug trafficking routes between Philadelphia's...
Kansas State Department of Education releases latest KSDEweekly with district achievements
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has released the Oct. 30 edition of its KSDEweekly publication.
Governor Shapiro announces support for food assistance following federal SNAP payment freeze
Governor Josh Shapiro is set to announce new measures aimed at supporting Pennsylvania’s charitable food network.
Missouri public schools show improvement in annual statewide performance report
Missouri public schools have shown progress in meeting statewide standards, according to the Annual Performance Reports (APRs) released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2024-25 school year.
North Dakota schools prepare transition to new statewide student information system
North Dakota is moving forward with its BRIDGE K-12 Data Modernization Initiative, a project led by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) to improve how schools manage and use student information.