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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that processing timelines for In-State Level I certificates have been reduced by approximately 10 weeks since last year. The Department also …
PA Department of Education Boosts Certification Speed and Transparency, Cutting Wait Times by 10 Weeks Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Bonnie Friedman Scholarship Fund is commemorating the remarkable life and lasting impact of Bonnie Friedman, a beloved educator in the Downingtown School District for 22 …
Isabella Terra: Recipient of the 2023 Bonnie Friedman Scholarship and Future Educator Extraordinaire Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Paul Friel, D-Chester, announced he will soon introduce the Freedom to Read Act, which would protect the first amendment rights of students and provide direction for …
Freedom to Read Act: Protecting First Amendment Rights of Students Amidst Book Challenges in Schools Read More
EXTON, PA — Citadel Credit Union has recognized 31 Greater Philadelphia teachers for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education.” The company has awarded the winners over $58,000 in grants and the prestigious …
Citadel Credit Union Awards $58,000 in Grants to 31 Standout Philadelphia Area Teachers Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education is offering grants worth $1.5 million to create career opportunities for paraprofessionals in the special education field. Intermediate units that partner with community …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Offers $1.5M Grants to Create Career Pathways for Special Education Paraeducators Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — PA state Reps. Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, Gina Curry, D-Delaware, and Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, have announced the introduction of legislation that would provide student teaching stipends to help remove …
Pennsylvania Legislators Introduce Bill to Help Aspiring Teachers Overcome Financial Barriers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, Senator Vincent Hughes held a press conference at Drexel’s School of Education with teacher advocates and education experts to introduce new, bipartisan legislation that would …
New Bill Offers Up to $15k in Stipends to Address Teacher Shortage Crisis Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Heather Kilgore, a multiple disabilities support (MDS) teacher at the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC), has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher …
Meet Heather Kilgore: Finalist for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year and Champion of Exceptional Education Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro visited Hempfield Area High School in Westmoreland County yesterday, where he highlighted his Administration’s commitment to prioritizing mental health support for Pennsylvania students. Addressing the …
Governor Shapiro’s Plan to Prioritize Mental Health Support for PA Students Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — For the past 22 years, Citadel Credit Union has partnered with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) to recognize hard-working teachers who are dedicated to their …
CCIU Carpentry Teacher Named Finalist for Citadel Heart of Learning Award Read More