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Yesterday, Secretary Mumin visited McDowell Manufacturing – a student-run initiative – at McDowell High School in Erie to learn how students are being prepared for careers in the manufacturing field and beyond.
Governor Shapiro's budget includes $23.5 million to bring career and technical education, like the courses offered at McDowell, back into the classroom, giving every student the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed.
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If you hear or see something that makes you uncomfortable report it.
Safe2Say allows students to anonymously report tips if they believe someone plans to hurt themselves or others. Info can be submitted online at safe2saypa.org or via phone call to 1-844-SAF2SAY.
For emergencies call 911.
Hear what a real educator has to say about teaching. Learn more about how to become a teacher in Pennsylvania at pa.gov/teachPA
$3.5 million is now available to expand access to gifted education programming in schools and serve more students through the Pennsylvania Gifted Equity Initiative. Learn more about the program ➡️ media.pa.gov/pages/education-details.aspx?newsid=1413
With PA MASLOW, we aim to empowers all students, graduation and ultimately lead them to success in the workforce. PA MASLOW supports collegiate environments through 6 pillars of work:
🖥️ Digital Equity
💜 Mental Health Resources
🏠 Housing and Transportation
🩺 Physical Health
📔 Adult Student Needs
🔒 Safety and Belonging
Learn more about how to support learners on your campus at education.pa.gov/PAMASLOW
Calling all PA high schools!
Next month is . Help motivate + inspire + prepare students for the application process. Register as an official college application completion event host site ➡️ https://forms.office.com/g/phFrmAV09q
The 2023-2024 PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program is now accepting applications!
$1 million in funding available to help institutions of higher education better serve their school communities. Learn more about the grants + how to apply media.pa.gov/pages/education-details.aspx?newsid=1412
It’s official…Fall is here🍂
In honor of the new season, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and are excited to announce the “PA Pumpkin Palooza: Where Gourds Go Glam!” contest🎃
Pennsylvanians are encouraged to get out to their local farm to find pumpkins to use as canvases during the autumn season. Get creative! We invite artists to use their painting or carvings skills to showcase their PA Pumpkins!
Feel free to post your GOURD-eous masterpiece using , but official submissions to the contest must be sent to [email protected] by October 20! Winners will be announced on October 31.
For more info and official contest rules, head here: https://bit.ly/3Rua2uI
the PA Keys offers office hours in Spanish? Get answers about trainings in Spanish + connect with assistance in completing your career pathway in the PD Registry - bit.ly/3r4lvGF
¿Tienes alguna pregunta sobre los entrenamientos en español? ¿Necesita ayuda para completar su trayectoria profesional en el Registro de PD? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudar! ¡Únase a nosotros para el horario de oficina mensual en español, donde puede obtener respuestas a preguntas y conocernos en Pennsylvania Key! - bit.ly/3r4lvGF
Congratulations to the 13 schools in the Commonwealth that have been selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education 🎉
This award is based on each school’s overall academic performance, or the progress made to close the achievement gap among students. Learn more about this honor: media.pa.gov/pages/education-details.aspx?newsid=1411
Studies show brain development is at a crucial period from age 0-5. We are thankful for the incredible early childhood learning professionals who ensure Pennsylvania's youngest learners have the tools they need to learn + grow!
Yesterday, Executive Deputy Secretary Fitterer joined other state agencies and su***de prevention advocacy groups to recognize September as Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.
To any Pennsylvanian who is struggling, you are not alone. Help is always available. The Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 via call or text to 988.
Pennsylvania’s students can also use Safe2Say online or download the app to anonymously share if you think someone may be a threat to themselves or others. Learn more at Safe2SayPA.org
Registration is now open for the 2022 SAS Institute - Successful Leadership: Sharing your school’s story! Join us December 11-13, 2023 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.
Register online + explore keynote speakers ➡️ eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=21153
The new Federal Student Aid Saving on a Valuable Education
(SAVE) Plan can offer lower monthly payments on your student loans.
Explore what you can save under this new repayment plan available + use the Loan Simulator to find out what your monthly payment could be: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/save-plan
Together, we are championing a future where all students have the opportunities to succeed + every Commonwealth campus is a thriving hub for learning. Learn more about how PA MASLOW is working for our diverse student population + get involved – education.pa.gov/PAMASLOW
👋🐇Hello from Milton Area School District!
Secretary Mumin visited James F. Baugher Elementary and Milton High School to see how upgrades being made to classrooms provide safer, healthier learning environments for elementary students, + how high school students are exploring career paths + networking with local businesses via career and technical education.
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We have missed them during the summer, but the big yellow school buses are back on the roads! The role of PA school bus drivers is more than just transporting children to and from school. They also ensure the safety of all students as they get on and off the bus.
Around 25 million students across the US start and end their day with a trip on a school bus. School buses were designed for safety, with giant rearview mirrors, flashing lights, stop-sign arms, and a bright yellow color. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), students are 70% more likely to get to school safely when taking a school bus instead of traveling by car.
The safety of the students is paramount to the success of the school bus driver and all state residents. Are you interested in becoming a PA school bus driver and becoming a part of the safety community? Explore job opportunities at https://schoolbushero.com/jobs.
As we progress through the school year, we encourage you to learn more about the Online for All program which provides opportunities to shorten the digital divide + improve educational equity online. Learn more ⤵️
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. ACP-eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. For more information and frequentl...
Addressing mental health starts with asking + listening.
PDE and the Shapiro Administration are committed to providing mental health resources to Pennsylvanians. Investments in mental health resources in schools + listening sessions with students and advocates are some of the ways we're eliminating stigma + supporting anyone in need. ***dePreventionMonth
Yesterday, PDE joined students, faculty, + advocates at Cedar Crest College to announce the launch of a new program to support Pennsylvania postsecondary students – PA MASLOW: A Hierarchy of Collegiate Basic Needs.
PA MASLOW is a cross-agency partnership that expands upon the mission of PDE – ensuring every student not only has access to education, but that the education pursued provides them with support and resources to create optimal learning environments. Learn more at education.pa.gov/PAMASLOW
The Back-to-School Campaign by SchoolSafety.gov encourages members of the K-12 community to use its resources and tools to create a safe learning environment.
Multiple resources are available on school safety topic areas to create a safe, positive, + supportive school environment for students + educators. ⤵️
schoolsafety.gov/back-to-school-campaign
SchoolSafety.gov was created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive and grow.
Secretary Mumin spoke with City & State Magazine about the future of education in Pennsylvania and investing in our future workforce ⤵️
The Pennsylvania Education Secretary talks about what it wil take to make the state a leader in all things education.
A world of possibilities can be found in the pages of a book! 📚
Yesterday, Secretary Mumin visited Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK-5 (Pittsburgh Public Schools) to read a book to 1st grade students as part of the school district’s Black Men Read initiative.
Black Men Read invites Black male leaders into the classroom to bring words to life for the Pittsburgh Public Schools’ youngest readers.
Learn more about the visit - bit.ly/3YWbqbh
The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced that library-affiliated organizations in four counties have been awarded over $1 million in competitive grants to develop and implement services that benefit communities by supporting libraries as anchor institutions. Learn more about the funds + grantees ➡️ bit.ly/45Jxusl
"Reid Moon of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, likes to say he has about 200 kids, but they're not his biological children. They're the students who rode his school bus, a job he held for 27 years before retiring. When some of the now-grown students gathered recently for one last ride."
Reid Moon of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, likes to say he has about 200 kids, but they're not his biological children. They're the students who rode his school bus, a job he held for 27 years before retiring. When some of the now-grown students gathered recently for one last ride, they talked with corr...
September 17 is National Constitution Day 🇺🇸
The National Archives offers free virtual education material for students grade K-2 to learn about the U.S. Constitution. Check it out! ⤵️
The Constitution Rules! Grades Grades K-2 30 mins President George W. Bush delivering his State of the Union speech to members of Congress, the President’s Cabinet, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Capitol, 2/2/2005. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6198639 Students will explore the idea of dif...
the Family and Community Engagement Program provides support + opportunities to build and grow family engagement in our learning communities.
Learn more + explore resources ⤵️
Working directly with learning communities to cultivate equitable and culturally responsive family and community engagement experiences that value family funds of knowledge and experiences throughout the commonwealth.
Finishing up the items on your checklist?📝 Don't forget immunizations! Make sure that your child is up-to-date on vaccinations before the new school year starts! → bit.ly/2LPQoVr
It's back-to-school season! To keep your kids safe, make sure they are staying safely alert while at and around bus stops. Save this checklist to help make sure your kids are ready for their school bus pick-ups and drop-offs:
⏰ Arrive early – look both ways before crossing the street
👟 Stand away from the curb
🚗 Keep away from traffic
👀 Remain visible
‼️ Stay alert and remain aware of your surroundings
🚌 Always wait until the bus comes to a full stop before walking towards the bus
Want to be a part of the school bus safety scene? Consider becoming a school bus driver! Open positions across Pennsylvania are available by visiting: https://schoolbushero.com/Jobs. Let's make sure every kid gets to school safely this year!
Secretary Mumin visited the Norristown Area School District today to formally welcome educators and staff back to school. The district opening ceremony included live music from student performers.🎉🎶
The opening ceremony is a chance for all educators and staff - administrators, middle management, professional staff, + support staff alike - to start the year by promoting positivity, optimism, camaraderie, + togetherness.
"As humans, we're inclined to create, to build. If we can make a direct tie in elementary school to careers in manufacturing, carpentry or automotive, the spaces where we make, we can really get kids excited."
Pennsylvania's new state budget includes more than $134 million combined in technical-education subsidies and equipment grants, given swelling interest in career and technical education programs in recent years.
Pennsylvania's students are ready to learn and the 2023-24 budget is giving them the tools to succeed. Learn more at ShapiroBudget.pa.gov
The excitement is growing as the countdown begins!
We can't wait to see students, educators, support staff, + communities kick off the 2023-24 school year in the next few weeks 💙
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Acting Secretary Hagarty is reading Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
We are live with a special musical morning! Acting Secretary Hagarty is rocking out on the guitar accompanied by 1st graders in Ms. White’s class at Tenth & Penn Elementary School on vocals and percussion. But shhhhhh… 🤫 we don’t talk about Bruno.
📢 Hey high school seniors 📢 Now is the best time to submit your FAFSA to be in the running for max $ of student aid. Get started today at https://studentaid.gov
#DYK that children with savings for college are three times more likely to enroll + four times more likely to graduate? Explore options available to help parents + students start saving today! PA 529 Accounts ▶️ pa529.com/ Keystone Scholars Program ▶️ https://pa529.com/keystone/ CFPB Paying for College Tools ▶️ consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college/
 ☀️ Happy First Day of Summer (a.k.a. the Summer Solstice, when the sun reaches its highest position in the sky + the day with the longest period of daylight!)
Class of 2022: congratulations! We’re #PAProud of you + we believe in you + we wish you success as you pursue your dreams! 🎓
Looking for a good kids' book? Check out the 2022 Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child selection - Saturday - from your local library! 👩👧 Learn more about this title + the PA One Book literacy program ➡️ https://paonebook.org/ Illustrations from Saturday by Oge Mora, copyright © 2019. Reprinted by permission of Little, Brown, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, Inc.
Teachers: thank you for the growth opportunities you created, the support you provided + the impact you made this school year. 💕
Congratulations to the graduates across the commonwealth who are now college alumni. Way to go class of 2022, we're #PAProud of you! 🎓
To celeberate #TeacherAppreciationWeek, PDE staff share their favorite teacher from when they were in school. Although the week is coming to an end, we want to extend a humongous THANK YOU to teachers + make sure you know that you are appreciated every week of the year.
We’re proud of you. We’re inspired by you. We believe in you. 🌟 Thank you Pennsylvania teachers for the hard work you do every day to shape the future of our commonwealth. #TeacherAppreciationWeek
✨ Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! ✨ This week and every week, we recognize and celebrate YOU! Thank you for your courage, your innovation, and your dedication to helping children reach their full potential. Thank you for being incredible role models and champions for kids. Thank you for making a difference and a lifelong impact. We’re grateful for and inspired by all that you do. 💖 #PAThanksTeachers
Secretary Ortega + Senator Lindsey Williams joined educators and students at Shaler Area School District to honor students who helped to launch the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy, a statewide program to recognize students proficient in more than one world language. The program encourages students to attain proficiency in English and another world language to actively participate in the global economy, and through their efforts these students demonstrate the qualities of civic and community engagement.
We are live at Pleasant Valley Elementary School with Secretary Ortega reading the book, “Your Future is Bright” by Corey Finkle. Happy Read Across America Week! 📚
February is Career and Technical Education Month! Thousands of students across Pennsylvania have found the path to a successful future begins with #CTEinPA. CTE offers challenging academic courses, hands-on learning experiences, + opportunities to earn college credits and industry certifications – all of which help create a variety of college and career pathways after graduation. Check out what students are saying about CTE ⤵️
Wishing you a safe + healthy winter break!
Warmest wishes from all of us at the Pennsylvania Department of Education this holiday season ❄️
❄️ Today is the #FirstDayOfWinter a.k.a. the #WinterSolstice = the day of the year with the fewest hours of sunlight. ☀️
Happy Thanksgiving! Today (and EVERY day) we're grateful for Pennsylvania's educators + school staff. Thank you for: 🤩 inspiring 🚦 guiding 🎉 supporting 👍 encouraging 💬 mentoring 📈 motivating 🌟 energizing 💪 empowering 💕 making a lifelong impact
🎙 ICYMI, we have our own podcast series called PDE Presents. 🗣 PDE Secretary Noe Ortega is the host + a recent guest was Jane Clements from Feeding Pennsylvania. 📱 Access episodes online: education.pa.gov/PDEpresents + via apps on your device: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36pjMgS and Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3hwfM4S
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