McMahon confirmed as education secretary
Linda McMahon says she will end federal bureaucracy at the U.S. Department of Education but did not commit to closing the agency. Click here for full article. Source: K-12 DIVE,… Read More
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Pennsylvania launches Family Ambassador Pilot Program to support transition from preschool to kindergarten
The Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced the launch of the Family Ambassador Pilot Program to help children transition more seamlessly from preschool early intervention programs to kindergarten. Click here for full… Read More
The children left behind by free lunch programs — and the proposed $250M solution
Last session, state Rep. Emily Kinkead (D – Allegheny) introduced a bill that would provide free school lunch to all kids regardless of their family income, and another that would… Read More
Shapiro administration invests $199,840 in life-changing skills training to build a stronger manufacturing workforce
The Shapiro administration has invested $199,840 into the North Hills School District Welding Program through the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant program. Click here for full article. Source: MyChesCo, February 24, 2025.
Education Department approves more ARP spending extensions for districts
School systems in 41 states now have 14 more months to spend down federal COVID-19 emergency funding under the American Rescue Plan. Click here for full article. Source: K-12 DIVE, Feb…. Read More
Pennsylvania changes policy to follow Trump order on transgender athletes in high school sports
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association’s board voted last week to remove a policy that had deferred to school principals to determine an athlete’s “gender.” Click here for full article. Source:… Read More
Trump Admin. Abruptly Cancels National Exam for High Schoolers
The halt to the NAEP Long-Term Trend exam for 17-year-olds risks losing one of the few indicators of post-high school readiness. Click here for full article. (Subscription may be required.)… Read More
Schools may get relief from overcharges after Supreme Court ruling on E-rate
The federal E-rate program that funds internet connections in education is subject to a major anti-fraud statute, potentially bolstering schools that have been allegedly overcharged by telecommunications companies, the U.S…. Read More
Education Department announces change to ESSER reimbursement process
States will now be responsible for federal COVID-19 emergency payments before seeking reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Education, the agency said in updated guidance issued Wednesday. Click here for full article…. Read More
Shapiro nominates secretaries for Education, Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has announced nominations for two of his open cabinet positions. Shapiro announced the nominations of Dr. Carrie Rowe to serve as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department… Read More