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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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration on Monday released the results of this year’s Operation Safe Stop, a statewide enforcement initiative targeting motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. The …
Statewide Crackdown Reveals Surge in Drivers Ignoring School Bus Stop Laws Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Shapiro Administration brought together educators, transportation officials, and law enforcement to address one of Pennsylvania’s most persistent public safety challenges: teen driver safety. The …
Teen Driver Safety Forum Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Protect Young Motorists Read More
MIDDLETOWN, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro visited Middletown Area High School on Tuesday to spotlight Pennsylvania’s efforts to strengthen digital literacy and counter misinformation through the state’s Information and Media …
Shapiro Highlights Digital Literacy Push at Middletown High Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Educator workforce challenges in small city school districts took center stage at a summit hosted today by the College of Education at Lehigh University, attracting Pennsylvania state …
Teacher Retention, Pay and Policy Lead Agenda at Lehigh University’s Small City School District Summit Read More