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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania transportation and education officials are launching a school-based career program this fall to steer students toward highway construction and skilled-trade jobs as the state seeks workers …
PennDOT Launches School Career Program Amid Labor Shortages Read More
KUTZTOWN, PA — Hundreds of Pennsylvania high school students are earning college credits at no cost as the state expands funding for dual-credit programs designed to accelerate access to higher …
Free College Credits Expand for PA Students Under New Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Student teachers in Pennsylvania can now apply for up to $10,000 in financial support as part of a state effort to strengthen the educator workforce and reduce …
PA Offers $10K Student Teacher Stipends Amid Shortage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies are launching new education grant competitions aimed at expanding charter schools and strengthening teacher development programs nationwide.
New Federal Grants Push School Choice and Teacher Pipeline Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s investment in migrant education is helping thousands of students overcome disrupted schooling, with nearly 92 percent of participating seniors graduating during the 2024–25 school year.
PA Migrant Education Funding Drives High Graduation Rates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than $11 million in state funding will support upgrades and repairs at 27 public libraries across Pennsylvania, targeting aging infrastructure, accessibility issues, and energy efficiency improvements.
State Awards $11 Million to Upgrade Libraries Across Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is awarding more than $1.6 million in grants to colleges and universities to help parents pursue higher education by covering costs and expanding support services.
State Grants Help Parents Afford College, Remove Barriers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.7 million in state funding will support sexual assault prevention programs and survivor resources at 43 colleges and universities across Pennsylvania.
$1.7M Boost Targets Campus Assault Prevention Across Pa. Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In case you missed it, nearly $1 million in new state funding will expand a fast-track program designed to quickly certify special education teachers, as Pennsylvania works …
ICYMI: New Grants Aim to Ease Teacher Shortage, Expand Special Ed Access Read More
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will invest nearly $1 million to accelerate the certification of special education teachers, aiming to address ongoing staffing shortages and expand support for students with …
Pa Invests Nearly $1M to Fast-Track Special Ed Teachers Read More