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Treasurer Garrity to return Purple Heart Medal to Vietnam veteran's family on Purple Heart Day
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will return a Purple Heart Medal to the family of Private First Class Ray Morgan, a Vietnam War veteran from Pennsylvania, during an event on Purple Heart Day.
National PTA recognizes hundreds of schools for excellence in family-school partnerships
National PTA has recognized 330 PTAs and schools across the United States, as well as Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools in Europe, as 2024-2026 National PTA Schools of Excellence.
Jobs for the Future receives major grant for justice-involved workforce initiative
Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit focused on education and workforce systems, has been awarded a $19.5 million grant from Ascendium Education Group to support its Fair Chance to Advance initiative.
Governor Shapiro highlights growth of summer jobs program for students with disabilities
Governor Josh Shapiro visited Overlook Park in Lancaster County to meet with students and supervisors involved in the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's (OVR) MY Work program.
Missouri releases preliminary MAP assessment results showing statewide improvement
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released preliminary results from the 2024-25 statewide Grade Level and End-of-Course (EOC) assessments.
State Board approves closure plan for twelve Missouri Schools for Severely Disabled
The State Board of Education has approved the permanent closure of 12 Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) operated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Oregon officials urge families to apply for Summer EBT food benefits before deadline
Families in Oregon have until September 3, 2025, to apply for the Summer EBT program, which provides $120 per child to help cover grocery expenses during the summer months when school meal programs are less accessible.
Virtual schooling maintains steady presence amid shifting K–12 landscape
The shift to virtual schooling that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has persisted for some families, even as most students returned to traditional classrooms.
AFT criticizes Trump’s federalization of D.C. police amid low crime rates
AFT President Randi Weingarten has responded to President Trump’s recent decision to federalize the Washington, D.C., police and deploy the National Guard in the city.
Horne urges Arizona governor to adopt federal tax credit for education
Horne has called on Governor Hobbs to have Arizona opt in to a new federal school tax credit, saying it would benefit students in all types of schools across the state. “Governor Hobbs has a very simple choice to make by having the state opt-in to...
Iowa Department of Education offers $850K grants for high school computer science credential programs
The Iowa Department of Education has announced the launch of a new $850,000 grant program aimed at helping high school students earn industry-recognized computer science credentials.
Iowa Department of Education receives federal grant for AmeriCorps college coaching program
The Iowa Department of Education has received nearly $500,000 in federal AmeriCorps funding through the Volunteer Iowa Commission.
Wyoming Department of Education hosts first statewide TeacherCon conference
The Wyoming Department of Education, in partnership with the University of Wyoming College of Education, hosted TeacherCon25, its first educator conference.
Shapiro urges Senate action on recurring funding for mass transit agencies
Governor Josh Shapiro visited the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Headquarters to meet with SEPTA leadership, including General Manager Scott Sauer, and transit riders.
AFT leaders criticize new federal order on college admissions data
Leaders from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) have issued statements in response to President Donald Trump’s recent directive that requires colleges and universities to disclose...
Oklahoma superintendent announces end of traditional statewide summative testing
State Superintendent Ryan Walters has announced that Oklahoma will change its student assessment system starting in the 2025–2026 school year.
Defending Education files complaint over ConVal school district's locker room policy
Defending Education (DE) has filed a civil rights complaint against the Contoocook Valley School District (ConVal), alleging violations of Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Iowa awards $500K in grants for student industry credential programs
The Iowa Department of Education has awarded $500,000 in competitive grants to 15 school districts.
U.S. Secretary of Education launches national tour in Louisiana focusing on state-led student success
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will begin her national “Returning Education to the States” tour in Louisiana on August 11.
Texas ends in-state tuition for undocumented students after court settlement
Texas has ended its two-decade-old policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.