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Release Date: 05/11/2012
Pennsylvania Names Finalists for Teacher of the Year Award
Harrisburg – Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis today announced the names of the 12 finalists for Pennsylvania’s 2013 Teacher of the Year.
Release Date: 05/10/2012
State Board of Education Considers Changes to Graduation Requirements
Harrisburg – The State Board of Education today unanimously voted to consider amending several regulations regarding high school graduation requirements.
Release Date: 04/23/2012
Four Pennsylvania Schools Earn National Green Ribbon Schools Honors
Harrisburg – Four Pennsylvania schools have earned national 2012 Green Ribbon Schools awards, Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis announced today.
Release Date: 04/19/2012
Pennypacker Fellowship Program to Announce Grant Recipients
Harrisburg – The Pennypacker Fellowship Scholars-in-Residence Program will announce this year’s grant recipients at noon on Friday, April 20th.
Release Date: 04/17/2012
Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists Selected
Harrisburg – The Department of Education today announced 39 teachers have been selected as semi-finalists for Pennsylvania’s 2013 Teacher of the Year award.
Release Date: 04/02/2012
Department of Education Releases 2012-13 Referendum Exceptions Report
Harrisburg – The Department of Education today released the Report on Referendum Exceptions for School Year 2012-13.
Release Date: 03/22/2012
Four Pennsylvania Schools Nominated for National Green Ribbon Award
Harrisburg – Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis today nominated four Pennsylvania schools to compete for the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools award.
Release Date: 02/28/2012
New Website Details Governor Corbett’s Proposed $338.1 Million Funding Increase for School Districts
Harrisburg – The Department of Education today launched a new website that clearly explains the increases in state taxpayer funding that school districts will receive under Governor Tom Corbett’s proposed 2012-13 state budget.
Release Date: 02/07/2012
Governor Corbett's Education Budget Provides Flexibility, Accountability
Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett today outlined his 2012-13 budget, continuing his call to reform the education system by providing financial flexibility to local school districts, while ensuring the accountability of teachers and school leaders.
Release Date: 01/19/2012
Department of Education Awards $64.4 Million to Promote Academic Achievement and Assist At-Risk Students in High-Poverty Schools
Harrisburg – Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis today announced the 57 schools and organizations that will receive a total of $64.4 million as part of the 21st Century Community Learning Challenge Grant.