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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
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move towards promoting environmental literacy and sustainability, the Shapiro Administration recently announced that applications are now open for the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon …
Pennsylvania Opens Applications for Prestigious Green Ribbon Schools Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced the addition of new online resources to the POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s electronic library. These new additions, which include a genealogy …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Enhances POWER Library with New Online Resources Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin recently launched PDE’s new Arts Dashboard during a visit to McKeesport High School …
Pennsylvania Unveils New Arts Dashboard to Boost Arts Education Across the Commonwealth Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin recently visited the Avon Grove School District (AGSD) to highlight the importance of after-school programs. The visit was …
PA Secretary of Education Visits Avon Grove School District’s After-School Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has officially launched its call for nominations for the Commonwealth’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. The annual program aims to recognize and …
Pennsylvania Opens Nominations for 2025 Teacher of the Year Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has recently announced the availability of $1.5 million in It’s On Us PA grants. These funds are targeted at colleges, universities, and …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Announces $1.5 Million in Grants to Combat Campus Sexual Assault Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of Teen Driver Safety Week, the Shapiro Administration presented critical safety information and advice to young drivers at high schools throughout Pennsylvania. The event took place …
The Shapiro Administration Collaborates with Local Experts to Educate Teen Drivers in Pennsylvania Read More
Alana Bader came to the Great Valley School District when she was just 9 years old. In March, she will turn 16. Yet, over those 7 years, she has spent …
Is the Great Valley SD Failing Special Needs Students? Read More