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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
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, announced on Monday that Ashlie Crosson, an educator at Mifflin County School District, has been awarded the prestigious title of …
Ashlie Crosson of Mifflin County School District Crowned 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), visited the School District of Lancaster (SDOL) on Thursday. The visit aimed at gaining insights …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Visits School District of Lancaster to Learn About Career and Technical Education Programs Read More
FLEETWOOD, PA — Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, along with staff from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, recently visited Fleetwood Area Public Library in Berks County. The visit …
Pennsylvania Invests $70 Million in Public Libraries, Boosting Community Opportunities Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, State Representative Stephen Kinsey, and the School District of Philadelphia Superintendent, Dr. Tony Watlington, toured Anna …
Pennsylvania Education Officials Highlight K-12 Investments and Improved Test Scores at Philadelphia School Visit Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Ursinus College has been announced as the winner of the fifth annual 2023 Direct Effect™ Innovation Challenge (DEIC) by America250PA. This statewide competition brings together students from various …
Ursinus College Wins AMERICA250PA’s 2023 Direct Effect Innovation Challenge Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has released the results from the 2022-23 school year administration of state-level assessments. The data shows that students’ overall achievement continues to …
Pennsylvania Education Department Reports Improvement in Statewide Achievement Read More