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Governor Shapiro announces funding for Erie's Market House and updates on Bayfront Parkway project
Governor Josh Shapiro visited Erie's Bayfront to announce new investments aimed at supporting local businesses and creating jobs in the region.
Survey finds female teachers face greater challenges with work-life balance
A new analysis based on the 2025 State of the American Teacher survey examines how teachers perceive their work-life balance and the factors that may influence it.
State officials to discuss winter readiness and driver safety in Delaware County
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, along with PA Turnpike Director of Maintenance John DelRicci and PennDOT Delaware County Maintenance Manager Anthony Goreski, will address the public at a press conference...
National PTA urges reversal of mass layoffs at U.S. Department of Education
The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has issued a statement criticizing the recent mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education.
Attorney General Sunday announces LETI program launch with mental health expansion in Lebanon County
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) in Lebanon County, marking it as the 34th county in Pennsylvania to join the program.
Governor Shapiro and First Lady respond to guilty plea in assassination attempt case
Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro have issued a statement after the individual accused in the attempted assassination of Governor Shapiro and the arson attack at the Governor's Residence in April pleaded guilty.
New York State Library grants nearly $500K to expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The New York State Library has announced the distribution of nearly $500,000 in grants to expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs across New York.
Louisiana launches review committee for K-12 physical education standards
The Louisiana Department of Education has announced the members of a new committee tasked with reviewing and updating the state's K-12 physical education standards.
Rhode Island awards $6.5 million in grants to boost statewide literacy
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has announced the distribution of $6.5 million in grants as part of the first year of the RI Reads program, which aims to improve literacy across the state.
Unions challenge federal ban preventing immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses
Public Citizen Litigation Group, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) have filed a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging a new...
California and Massachusetts take different approaches with new reading legislation
Two states, California and Massachusetts, are advancing reading legislation that aims to bring classroom instruction in line with scientific understanding of how children learn to read.
Pennsylvania and Massachusetts officials discuss joint efforts on economic growth
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll met to discuss shared opportunities and challenges facing their states.
Students hold teach-ins at nine universities over Trump loyalty oath proposal
Thousands of students, faculty, and campus workers held teach-ins and rallies at nine universities in response to an offer from former President Donald Trump that would have given these institutions preferential treatment in exchange for agreeing...
Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District and Rutland Town School win Educate Innovate Award
The Vermont Agency of Education and the Vermont Lottery have announced the recipients of the 2025 Educate Innovate Award.
AFT secures agreement with Trump administration on student debt relief protections
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the Trump administration have reached an agreement in a federal lawsuit regarding student debt relief for borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment (IDR) plans.
Vermont Agency of Education releases preliminary 2024-2025 statewide assessment results
The Vermont Agency of Education has published preliminary results for the 2024-2025 Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VTCAP), which measures student proficiency in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science.
Vermont Agency of Education announces workshops for afterschool grants and threat assessment teams
The Vermont Agency of Education has announced several upcoming initiatives and workshops aimed at supporting school professionals and afterschool program development.
North Dakota finalizes plans for Infinite Campus rollout in K-12 schools
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has made several decisions regarding the implementation of Infinite Campus, a new statewide K-12 Student Information System (SIS), as part of its BRIDGE initiative to update data systems...
Wyoming’s 2025 graduates maintain ACT scores; more students meet benchmarks
Wyoming’s Class of 2025 achieved an average composite ACT score of 19.1, the same as the previous year, according to data released by the Wyoming Department of Education.
Louisiana names eight schools as 2025 Blue Ribbon honorees
Eight schools across Louisiana have been named Louisiana Blue Ribbon Schools, according to an announcement from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE).