Hearing in Philadelphia on Hair Braiding Licensure
At the request of state Senator Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila./Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee had a hearing in Philadelphia on the...
PA Education Department Prioritizes Schools to Improve Learning
As part of Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to improve students’ educational experiences, the Department of Education (PDE) marked a milestone in Pennsylvania’s...
Student Winners of 2019 Drug-Free Calendar Contest
Attorney General Josh Shapiro today congratulated the winners of the Attorney General’s 22nd Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest.
Click here to view the calendar.
In October, National Substance Abuse...
Cyber Charter School in PA Opens Largest Public Educational Aquaponics Facility...
Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA), a Pennsylvania public cyber charter school, unveiled AgWorks at CCA, the largest public educational aquaponics facility in the country. AgWorks at CCA...
PHEAA Reminds Recent College Grads to Prepare for Federal Student Loan...
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is reminding federal student loan borrowers who graduated in May or June that the 6-month grace period...
Twenty-Four Schools Compete in Finals of Robotics Coding Event
Highlighting Pennsylvania as a national leader in computer science and technology education, Department of Education (PDE) Deputy Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Matthew...
Exposing More Students to Manufacturing Careers in PA
Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding to expand the statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ student video contest. The grants were approved for...
Milton Hershey School Honored Among Best Places to Work in PA
The Milton Hershey School was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for the fourth consecutive year.
During the program’s awards...
Two Men Charged in PA University Student Travel Scam
Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that felony charges were filed in Chester County against two men for conspiring to steal money from public...
Student Loan Debt Significantly Lowers the Ability to Start a Business
Starting a business can be an arduous task for the average person, but for someone carrying student loan debt, it may feel impossible. A...