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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Board of Education has recently appointed Naina Bhatia, a rising junior at West Chester East High School, to the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. …
Chester County Celebrates West Chester East Junior’s Appointment to State Education Board Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently unveiled an ambitious plan, introduced as SB 1248 and HB 2398 by Senator Jay Costa and Representative Peter Schweyer. This groundbreaking initiative pivots …
Seismic Shift in Higher Education: Pennsylvania’s Bold New Plan Towards Accessibility and Affordability Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senators Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) have announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at establishing a pilot program for school-based youth courts. This initiative seeks …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Youth Courts to Reform School Discipline Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Christine Tartaglione announced this week that schools within the 2nd Senatorial District are set to receive $2,433,052 through state-funded safety grants. This financial infusion is aimed …
Philadelphia Schools Secure Over $2.4 Million in Safety Grants, Championing a Secure Learning Environment Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Bryn Mawr College recently announced the appointment of Wendy Cadge, a distinguished sociologist and authority on contemporary American religion, as its next president, set to take …
Bryn Mawr College Appoints Wendy Cadge as Its 10th President Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a push to bolster after-school learning and support services across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the allocation of more than $27 million …
Pennsylvania Allocates Over $27 Million to Enhance After-School Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A groundbreaking initiative in Pennsylvania is poised to revolutionize the way Unemployment Compensation (UC) claimants receive assistance while simultaneously providing valuable job experience to individuals with disabilities.
Revolutionizing Unemployment Assistance: A Fresh Approach in Pennsylvania Read More
LANCASTER, PA — In a significant move to reshape the landscape of higher education in Pennsylvania, state and federal education leaders convened at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to spotlight …
Pennsylvania’s Bold Blueprint: Transforming Higher Education for Economic Growth and Accessibility Read More
HERSHEY, PA — At the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, educators and policymakers gathered for the annual Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Data Summit. Over three days, from March 11 …
Harnessing the Power of Data: A New Era for Public Education in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a sweeping statement, Pennsylvania Senator Lindsey M. Williams declared war on cyber charter schools, calling for the immediate halting of their expansion after expressing deep-rooted concerns …
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Calls for Moratorium on Approval of New Cyber Charter Schools Amidst Ongoing Criticism Read More