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EXTON, PA — A national survey of more than 18,000 substitute teachers found many K-12 districts face persistent gaps in training, classroom support and retention despite relying on an experienced …
Survey Shows Schools Rely on Aging Substitute Workforce Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Goddard Systems LLC named Melissa Augustine, a pre-kindergarten teacher at The Goddard School in Wayne, New Jersey, as its 2026 Teacher of the Year, recognizing …
Goddard School Names New Jersey Teacher as National Honoree Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies are launching new education grant competitions aimed at expanding charter schools and strengthening teacher development programs nationwide.
New Federal Grants Push School Choice and Teacher Pipeline Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Lehigh University’s College of Education announced the launch of Inspire, a new scholarship program designed to help build the pipeline of highly qualified educators in Pennsylvania. The …
Lehigh University College of Education Launches “Inspire” Scholarship Program to Address Pennsylvania’s Educator Shortage Read More
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
BETHLEHEM, PA — Lehigh University’s College of Education will host two key events to support and celebrate educators in the Lehigh Valley and beyond: an Educator Job Fair on February …
Lehigh University College of Education to Host Educator Job Fair and Recognition Ceremony Amid Pennsylvania Teacher Shortage Read More
EXTON, PA — Citadel Credit Union is marking a milestone that stretches far beyond applause and plaques. The Citadel Heart of Learning Awards (CHOLA) turns 25 this year, celebrating a …
Why a Quarter-Century-Old Teacher Award Still Transforms Classrooms Across Our Region 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 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Goddard School has honored Shunda Francis as its 2025 Teacher of the Year during Teacher Appreciation Week. Francis, a preschool/pre-k teacher at The Goddard …
Goddard School Names Shunda Francis as 2025 Teacher of the Year Read More