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DUNCANNON, PA — As students return to classrooms across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) are reminding motorists to prioritize school …
Shapiro Administration Highlights School Bus Safety and Driver Shortages Across Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced updated income eligibility guidelines for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025-26 school year, …
New Income Guidelines Expand Access to Free and Reduced-Price School Meals for 2025-26 School Year Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — On Saturday, the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) celebrated the graduation of 52 cadets from its 22-week residential program, marking a critical milestone on their path to …
52 Cadets Triumph at Keystone Academy, Embark on Life-Changing Journeys! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation aimed at improving the efficiency and transparency of school transportation funding across the state. House Bill 1326, sponsored …
Historic Bipartisan Bill Set to Revolutionize School Transportation in PA! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced that 33 high schools across Pennsylvania earned Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards (GCEA) for their student-driven efforts to register eligible peers to vote …
Chester County Schools Shine in Statewide Push to Empower 5,000 New Voters! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has recognized 15 postsecondary institutions for their substantial efforts to promote mental health and prevent student suicide through the newly established …
15 Colleges Leading the Fight Against Student Suicide and Mental Health Stigma Read More
MANCHESTER, PA — On Monday, Northeastern High School hosted a collaborative motorcycle safety event with representatives from the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation, Education, and Insurance, along with the Pennsylvania State …
Pennsylvania Leads the Charge in Motorcycle Safety with Life-Saving Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has unveiled a redesigned version of its Teach in PA website, offering enhanced tools and streamlined navigation to assist individuals seeking …
Pennsylvania Launches Enhanced Teach in PA Website to Bolster Educator Pipeline Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the allocation of $10.35 million in PAsmart Advancing Grants to 55 organizations across 29 counties, furthering the state’s commitment to …
Pennsylvania Invests $10.35 Million in STEM and CTE Education Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced the allocation of $14 million in grant funding to 15 public institutions of higher education, a move spearheaded by …
Pennsylvania Awards $14 Million to Expand Dual Credit Programs Across State Read More