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Governor Wolf Signs HB 202 Into Law

June 21, 2017

Governor Wolf signed into law House Bill 202 allowing career and technology students to demonstrate proficiency using an alternative to the Keystone Exam.

Education,  First Lady Frances Wolf,  Press Release,  Schools That Teach

First Lady Frances Wolf Visits Columbia High School for “School Breakfast Week,” Highlights Need to Increase Access to Breakfast for PA Students

May 15, 2017

First Lady Wolf visited Columbia High School to kick off “School Breakfast Week,” an effort to increase participation in the district’s breakfast program.

Budget News,  Education,  Press Release,  Schools That Teach

Governor Wolf Receives Award for Commitment to Early Childhood Education

May 08, 2017

Governor Wolf hosted a press conference with Pre-K for PA to discuss early childhood education and to accept the 2017 Pre-K Champion Award.

Education,  Press Release,  Schools That Teach

Governor Wolf Announces 2018 Teacher of the Year Finalists

April 13, 2017

Governor Tom Wolf today announced the 2018 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year finalists.

Education,  Equality,  Hate Crime,  Schools That Teach,  The Blog

GUEST BLOG: Keeping Students Safe and Promoting Inclusion in Schools

April 11, 2017 By: Secretary Pedro A. Rivera, Department of Education

The toolkit advances existing efforts at the state and local levels to create and maintain supportive settings that celebrate diversity and teach students the importance of respect for self and others.