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Kansas State Department of Education releases July 31 edition of KSDEweekly
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has released the July 31 edition of its KSDEweekly newsletter.
Shapiro administration promotes PA Donor Day to encourage organ donor registration
The Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Transportation, along with health care professionals, organ donation advocates, and families affected by organ donation, gathered at UPMC West Shore to observe PA Donor Day.
Shapiro highlights impact of state-funded violence prevention programs in Philadelphia
Governor Josh Shapiro visited the Community Education Center in West Philadelphia to discuss the effects of state investments in violence prevention.
Pennsylvania officials promote registration for PA Donor Day at Mechanicsburg event
Officials from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Transportation will join healthcare providers, organ donation organizations, and individuals affected by organ donation at UPMC West Shore in Mechanicsburg to promote registration as organ...
Governor Shapiro to visit Philadelphia youth program supported by state violence prevention grants
Governor Josh Shapiro is scheduled to visit the Community Education Center in Philadelphia on August 1, 2025.
Department of Auditor General named one of Pennsylvania’s top internship programs
The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General has been recognized as one of the state's "Greatest Places to Intern" by the Pennsylvania Chamber.
Shapiro Administration marks tenth year of Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps with new funding
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps crew at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center in...
North Dakota launches Infinite Campus test site for safe training and practice
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has announced the availability of a new Infinite Campus test site for local education agencies (LEAs).
Trump order criticized for opening 401(k)s to risky private equity investments
The Trump administration has issued an executive order that allows private equity firms to access the retirement savings of millions of Americans.
Vermont begins school district redistricting process as task force holds first meeting
The School District Redistricting Taskforce has started its work following the passage of Act 73 last month.
Connecticut education department launches web resources on Bridgeport and Hartford interventions
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has introduced two new webpages to provide information about its ongoing intervention efforts in Bridgeport Public Schools and Hartford Public Schools.
North Dakota begins work on implementation of new charter school law
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has started the process of implementing the state’s new charter school law, known as SB2241.
State assumes full management of Jasper County School District after board dissolved
The State Board of Education has unanimously approved the request by State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver for the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) to take full management control over the Jasper County School District (JCSD).
Rutgers CESP receives $1.2 million grant for statewide inclusive education project
Rutgers University’s Center for Effective School Practices (CESP) has received a $1.2 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Education to fund The BRIDGE Initiative, a project aimed at improving inclusive education through enhanced family...
Horne urges Arizona parents to watch for inappropriate classroom content
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is advising parents to monitor classroom content as the new school year begins.
National PTA awards grants to boost family engagement and student support initiatives
National PTA has announced the recipients of $70,000 in grants aimed at supporting family engagement and student well-being in schools across the United States.
Parents Defending Education rebrands to Defending Education, expands to higher education
Parents Defending Education, an organization that started in April 2021, has announced an expansion into higher education and a name change to Defending Education.
Report details outcomes from High-Quality Instructional Materials and Professional Development Network
Instructional materials, such as textbooks and digital resources, are a key part of K–12 education in the United States.
Federal funding changes raise concerns for state early childhood education systems
The National Governors Association (NGA) convened its Human Services Advisors Network on July 23 to discuss the effects of proposed federal funding changes on state and territory early childhood care and education systems.
Attorney General Sunday and Senator Pennycuick organize law enforcement roundtable in Douglassville
Attorney General Dave Sunday and Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick are set to host a roundtable with law enforcement and community leaders from Berks and Montgomery counties.