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Florida awards $40 million to expand workforce education through new grant program
Florida’s Department of Education has announced a $40 million investment to expand workforce education programs throughout the state.
Connecticut releases statewide list of over 300 industry recognized credentials for high schools
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), working with the Office of Workforce Strategy and other partners, has released the state’s first list of more than 300 validated Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs) for high school students.
Shapiro-Davis administration urges Pennsylvanians to follow state vaccine guidance
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, and Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys visited River Valley Health in Williamsport to promote annual flu vaccinations as the respiratory virus season begins.
NEA urges Congress and Trump administration to avoid shutdown with bipartisan funding deal
National Education Association President Becky Pringle has called on former President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to reach a bipartisan agreement to fund the federal government.
Vermont Agency of Education releases special education delivery report under Act 73
The Vermont Agency of Education has released a new report on special education, highlighting the current strengths and challenges in providing services to students with disabilities.
Governor Shapiro promotes media literacy toolkit at Middletown Area High School
Governor Josh Shapiro visited Middletown Area High School in Dauphin County to highlight the Pennsylvania Department of Education's (PDE) Information and Media Literacy Toolkit.
AFT president criticizes Trump administration over government shutdown’s impact on workers
AFT President Randi Weingarten responded to the recent government shutdown, criticizing President Trump and Congressional Republicans for decisions that she says have harmed workers and disrupted healthcare services.
Louisiana sees significant rise in advanced placement exam success rates
Louisiana high school students have shown marked improvement in Advanced Placement (AP) exam performance, according to new data from the College Board.
Wyoming Department of Education announces three schools as 2025 National Blue Ribbon recipients
Three public schools in Wyoming have been named as 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools, an award that honors academic excellence and progress in closing achievement gaps.
Partnership defends Idaho school choice tax credit against legal challenge
The Partnership for Educational Choice, a collaboration between the Institute for Justice and EdChoice, has taken legal action to defend Idaho’s new educational choice tax credit program.
North Dakota recognized for pioneering student military readiness program
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI), in collaboration with the North Dakota Center for Distance Education and the North Dakota National Guard, has been recognized with the Prairie Pheasant Flush Award at the Governor’s Public...
Governor Lombardo appoints Dr. Victor Wakefield as superintendent of public instruction
Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that Dr. Victor Wakefield will serve as the new Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Victor is the right leader at the right time for Nevada’s public education system,” said Governor Joe Lombardo....
Louisiana receives $13.5 million boost for charter school expansion
The Louisiana Department of Education will receive an additional $13.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support charter schools in the state.
Arizona education chief criticizes treasurer for denying Nadaburg district funding
Horne, the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, criticized State Treasurer Yee's decision to deny a cash advance to the Nadaburg Unified School District, which he says affects about 1,500 students.
Two Nevada high school seniors receive national recognition as presidential scholars
Two Nevada high school students have been recognized as 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education.
Giggle Academy promotes free, globally accessible platform compared to paid competitors
Giggle Academy discussed its free, globally accessible educational platform, designed specifically for underserved regions. The platform, which offers offline functionality and gamified content, is supported entirely by private philanthropic funding.
Mississippi Department of Education awards nearly $3 million for teacher residency grants
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced it will distribute nearly $3 million in grants to nine state universities as part of the Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program.
Texas Education Agency names 26 inaugural Lone Star Ribbon Schools for 2025
Twenty-six public schools in Texas have been recognized as the first recipients of the Lone Star Ribbon Schools award for 2025.
North Dakota honored for pioneering comprehensive military readiness education program
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), in collaboration with the North Dakota Center for Distance Education and the North Dakota National Guard, has received the Prairie Pheasant Flush Award at the Governor’s Public Service...