Connoquenessing Valley Elementary Named Blue Ribbon School
The Harmony school is one of 12 Pennsylvania schools recognized in 2026 by the state Department of Education.
Pennsylvania Secondary Education News
In Pennsylvania, secondary education news means middle and high school curriculum, graduation requirements and the high school experience. Reporting follows academic standards, student programs and developments in student wellbeing.
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November 4, 2026
Mandy Steele Wins Pennsylvania 33rd House SeatDemocrat Mandy Steele won reelection to the Pennsylvania 33rd state House District, defeating Republican Mike Hammill.
November 2, 2026
Pennsylvania Expands Hazing Reporting LawGovernor Josh Shapiro signed a law requiring mandatory reporters to report suspected hazing, following a Cheltenham High School incident.
October 31, 2026
Bald Eagle Students Win School Bus Safety ContestTwo middle school students from Wingate placed first and second in the statewide Pennsylvania poster competition.
October 27, 2026
Pennsylvania Bill Seeks Ban on AI Mental Health ToolsSenator Nick Miller is proposing legislation to stop schools from using artificial intelligence for student behavioral services.
October 23, 2026
Niche Releases 2027 Pennsylvania School District RankingsThe 2027 report evaluates districts and communities using data from the U.S. Department of Education.
October 21, 2026
Manufacturers Resource Center Launches Video ContestThe annual initiative invites Pennsylvania students to create videos highlighting regional manufacturing careers.
October 19, 2026
Pennsylvania House Passes Student Cell Phone BanThe legislation mandates that public and private schools restrict phone use throughout the school day starting in 2027.
October 4, 2026
PennDOT Sought Student Ideas for Bridge SafetyPennsylvania high school students are tasked with finding new ways to prevent truck collisions with bridges.
October 2, 2026
Pennsylvania Youth Survey Showed Mental Health GainsNew data reveals more students felt safe and healthy in 2025 compared to previous state reports.
September 29, 2026
McCormick Named Youth Essay Contest WinnersTwo Pennsylvania students have been recognized for their essays on influential historical figures.
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Reporting here centers on changes to state graduation requirements, evolving curriculum standards, graduation rates and programs supporting student wellbeing. This coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties across the state. Public schools in Pennsylvania contend with distinct funding models and geographic disparities that shape local academic outcomes. Standardized testing and shifting graduation benchmarks are the primary factors that drive educational policy and reporting.