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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education is accepting nominations for the federal Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award, a national honor recognizing non-teaching school staff who provide exemplary service …
Pa. Seeks Nominations for Federal School Employee Honor Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools will share $3 million in state funding this year to continue …
Pa. Schools to Receive $3M for Free Period Products Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania now has its first statewide strategic plan for higher education in more than two decades after the State Board of Higher Education voted unanimously on Thursday …
State Adopts First Higher Ed Plan in 20 Years Read More
What This Means for You Nonprofit and public organizations must apply by May 1, 2026, to serve free summer meals to children in low-income areas. Sponsors are reimbursed for meals …
State Seeks Organizations to Serve Free Summer Meals to Children Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded more than $56 million to 13 community colleges across the Commonwealth to fund critical capital projects ranging from deferred maintenance …
$56M Surge Targets Crumbling Campuses at 13 Pennsylvania Community Colleges Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Leon Smith, has been named one of five finalists for 2026 National Teacher of the Year, putting a veteran Haverford High …
Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Lands in National Teacher of the Year Finals Read More RED LION, PA — Pennsylvania’s top education official visited Red Lion Area School District on Thursday as students from opposite ends of the academic spectrum teamed up for a day …
From Second Grade to Robotics: STEAM Event Showcases State’s Education Push Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania education officials last week rolled out a dual-front push aimed at strengthening the workforce pipeline, announcing free college credits for law enforcement officers while spotlighting student-led …
Free College Credits, Fifth-Grade Pitches Signal Shift in Pa. Education Playbook Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education last week announced the return of the Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge in January, aiming to boost participation in the state’s universal free …
State Launches New School Breakfast Push as PA Honors Inspiring Education Workers Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In a sweeping effort to cut red tape and strengthen Pennsylvania’s education workforce, the Shapiro Administration has rolled out major upgrades to college transfer tools and teacher …
PA Unveils New Transfer Tool, Streamlined Teacher Pathways in Major Education Overhaul Read More