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At Titusville Area School District, 60 students design, build and sell machine parts for local manufacturers through Rockets Manufacturing, a program that includes paid opportunities.
State funding for Bradford Area schools has risen 19.8% since 2023. The district’s Fretz Middle School library offers 17,000 books and other materials, plus AI and digital literacy classes.
Gettysburg Area School District has received more than $490,000 in state safety and mental health grants since Gov. Josh Shapiro took office, using some funds to hire social workers.
Federal grants will help 249 schools in 29 Pennsylvania counties provide fresh produce during the school day. The program aims to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and improve students’ diets.
Nine Pennsylvania teacher preparation programs received International Dyslexia Association accreditation following reviews of coursework, clinical practice and alignment with structured literacy standards.
Pennsylvania’s program has placed 42 school psychology interns in 22 schools this year. Eligible interns in high-need districts may receive stipends, Praxis fee waivers and additional training.
Pennsylvania announced $3.5 million in PAsmart grants to 17 organizations to broaden career pathways in advanced manufacturing, construction, digital technology and energy for learners statewide.
Teachers with eligible licenses in compact member states can more efficiently obtain equivalent Pennsylvania certification, reducing administrative barriers and expanding schools’ applicant pool.
Pennsylvania education officials announced USDA income thresholds for meal assistance and free milk, effective July 2026 through June 2027. Schools use them to determine program eligibility.