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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) recently announced a significant investment in the state’s career and technical education programs. More than $4 million in competitive grants have …
ICYMI: Pennsylvania Invests $4 Million in Technical Education Equipment Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is rallying organizations from every corner of the Keystone State to bolster the fight against summer hunger. The PDE’s Summer Food …
A Call to Arms: How Pennsylvania Organizations Can Battle Summer Hunger Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recently announced that over $1.4 million in ‘It’s On Us PA’ grants have been awarded to 37 institutions of higher education and postsecondary schools.
Education Empowerment: Pennsylvania Awards $1.4 Million to Combat Sexual Assault on Campuses Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a pioneering effort to combat the ongoing staffing shortages in Pennsylvania schools. A $379,000 grant has been awarded to Central Susquehanna Intermediate …
Innovative Apprenticeship Program Aims to Address Pennsylvania’s Teacher Shortage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to address child food insecurity, the Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Education (PDE) in Pennsylvania recently announced the operation of the Summer Electronic …
Pennsylvania’s Summer-EBT Program: A Lifeline for Kids’ Nutrition During School Break Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is taking a proactive stance against student hunger, a pervasive issue that can severely impact academic success. As part of this …
Pennsylvania Tackles Campus Hunger with $1 Million in Grants Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — First Lady Lori Shapiro, Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, and Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries Susan Banks, recently toured the State Library of …
Pennsylvania Injects $70 Million into Local Libraries, Reinforcing Their Role as Community Cornerstones Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced the Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge, a new initiative aimed at increasing participation in the Universal Free Breakfast Program.
Pennsylvania Launches Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge to Boost Participation in Free Breakfast Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In an uplifting event this Saturday, 23 cadets from the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) graduated from the 22-week residential phase of the program, marking a significant step …
Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Celebrates Graduation of 23 Cadets Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has introduced “You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania,” an automated phone line designed to deliver pep talks, jokes, and words of encouragement …
Pennsylvania Education Department Launches Phone Line for Pep Talks and Encouragement Read More