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Governor Wolf Extends Technology Education, Apprenticeships, and Job Training Opportunities through $30 Million in PAsmart Grants

November 02, 2018

Governor Tom Wolf today launched the next phase of his new and innovative PAsmart initiative by announcing that $30 million in grants are available to invest in K-12 computer science and STEM education, expand registered apprenticeships, and support job training with Industry Partnership programs.

Education,  Press Release,  Schools That Teach

Governor Wolf to Sign Bill to Reduce High Stakes Testing

October 15, 2018

Senate Bill 1095 provides alternatives for high school students.

Press Release,  Public Safety,  Schools That Teach

Governor Wolf Applauds Legislative Action, Will Sign Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Bill into Law

October 15, 2018

Governor Tom Wolf issued the following statement today after the legislature passed Senator Jake Corman’s Timothy J. Piazza Law to combat hazing:

Education,  Press Release,  Public Safety,  Schools That Teach

Governor Wolf: Grant Brings Sandy Hook Promise to Over 70 Schools

October 15, 2018

Governor Wolf announced funding for 70 Pennsylvania schools to implement violence prevention programs through the Sandy Hook Promise.

Economy,  First Lady Frances Wolf,  Innovation,  Press Release,  Schools That Teach

First Lady Frances Wolf Joins ‘Girls Who Code’ CEO to Highlight Investment in STEM Education for Young Women

September 25, 2018

First Lady Frances Wolf joined Girls Who Code and members of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women at the William D. Kelley School in Philadelphia to highlight a $30 million investment Governor Tom Wolf is making in STEM and computer science learning through his PAsmart initiative.