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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Thirty colleges and private career schools across Pennsylvania will receive a share of $1 million in state funding aimed at reducing student hunger and expanding access to …
Pa. Colleges Receive $1 Million to Fight Student Hunger Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have released new online resources aimed at helping educators and families recognize the signs of problem gambling among young people and understand where to seek …
State Launches Resources to Help Identify Youth Gambling Risks Read More
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