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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced an allocation of more than $40 million in grants aimed at enhancing completion rates for underserved students. These grants, awarded under …
Department of Education Awards Over $40 Million to Boost Success Rates for Underserved Students Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has urged the U.S. Department of Education to increase federal support for teaching responsible technology and social media use in schools. In a …
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan Calls for Enhanced Social Media Literacy in Schools Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has partnered with national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free statewide helpdesk to assist students with the Free Application for Federal …
Pennsylvania Launches Free Helpdesk for FAFSA Assistance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has recently revealed the champions of the 2024 Engage Every Student Recognition Program. The spotlight this year are 13 non-profit organizations and …
Engage Every Student: Department of Education Honors 2024 Champions of High-Quality Afterschool Learning Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently applauded the remarkable achievement of two of its high school seniors, Aneri Shethji of North Allegheny Senior High and Prithvi Vijay …
Pennsylvania Celebrates Two Students Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is rallying Pennsylvanians to honor the unsung heroes of school systems – the non-teaching staff whose dedication and service often go …
RISE Award Nominations Now Open: Recognizing Pennsylvania’s Unsung Heroes of Education Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nine federal agencies, to uphold religious freedom and ensure equitable access to federally funded social services, have finalized a rule that reinstates essential religious liberty protections. These protections, …
Federal Agencies Restore Religious Liberty Protections for Beneficiaries of Social Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a striking increase in antisemitic, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab incidents in schools across America, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced the “Showing Up for …
Casey’s ‘Showing Up for Students Act’ Seeks to Bolster Civil Rights Protection Amidst Rising Discrimination in Schools Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced an automatic discharge of $1.2 billion worth of loans. This move will benefit nearly 153,000 borrowers who are eligible under the shortened …
Biden-Harris Administration Clears $1.2 Billion in Student Loans, Boosting Relief Efforts Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to fortify the civil rights of students with disabilities, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched four new resources. These …
Education Department Rolls Out Resources to Safeguard Rights of Students with Disabilities Read More