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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
MALVERN, PA — Tess Lutz, a dedicated English teacher at Great Valley High School (GVHS), has been named one of 20 recipients of the Delaware Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards …
Great Valley Educator Honored with Prestigious Teaching Award Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that Ashlie Crosson, an English teacher at Mifflin County High School, has been named one of four finalists for the 2025 …
Pennsylvania’s Top Educator Ashlie Crosson Competes for National Teacher of the Year Honor Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the recent graduation of 142 students from the Accelerated Special Educator Certification Program, designed to address the state’s critical shortage …
Accelerated Special Educator Program Graduates Help Address PA Teacher Shortages Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is taking bold action to combat its teacher shortage crisis, unveiling a $4.2 million grant opportunity to expand its Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship (CTRA) program. Announced by …
Innovative Apprenticeship Program Tackles Pennsylvania’s Teacher Shortage Read More
HERSHEY, PA — Leon Smith, a dedicated educator from Haverford Township School District, has been named the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made by Interim Acting Secretary …
Leon Smith Named 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has awarded over $1.4 million to 77 school entities to help cultivate the next generation of special educators. This funding aims to …
Pennsylvania Invests $1.4 Million to Boost Special Education Workforce Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Last week, the Pennsylvania General Assembly approved Senate Bill 700 as part of the state budget, marking a significant step towards addressing the teacher shortage in the …
New Pennsylvania Law Opens Doors for Immigrant Teachers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) addressed the House floor, condemning the behavior of over a dozen Great Valley Middle School students who targeted their teachers on …
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan Condemns Middle School Students’ TikTok Misconduct Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers and educators emphasized the urgent need for diversity in the state’s teaching workforce during a roundtable discussion this week. The event, co-hosted by the Pennsylvania …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Stress Need for Diverse Educator Workforce Read More