Overview
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) oversees 500 public school districts, more than 170 public charter schools, public cyber charter schools, Career and Technology Centers/Vocational Technical schools, public Intermediate Units, the education of youth in State Juvenile Correctional Institutions, Head Starts and publicly funded preschools, and community colleges.
PDE also oversees policies related to public, academic, and school libraries, and the State Library of Pennsylvania.
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May 12, 2025 Shapiro Administration Makes GED® Tests and HiSET® Exams Available to Pennsylvanians for Free, Breaking Down Barriers for Those Who Want to Advance Their Careers
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May 06, 2025 Pennsylvania Relaunches Teach in PA Website to Recruit More Educators and School Staff, Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Educator Workforce
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May 02, 2025 ICYMI: Pennsylvania Educator from Mifflin County Named 2025 National Teacher of the Year
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April 30, 2025 Shapiro Administration Invests $10.35 Million to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education, Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Workforce for the Future
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State Library of Pennsylvania Collecting, preserving, and providing access to materials for, by, and about Pennsylvania.
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Professional Standards and Practices Commission The Professional Standards and Practices Commission sets preparation, certification, practice, and conduct standards for teachers.
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State Board of Education The State Board of Education reviews, develops, and adopts regulations that govern basic and higher education in the Commonwealth.
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State Board of Higher Education Provide direction, coordination, and support to ensure that institutions of higher education fully meet the workforce and economic development needs of this Commonwealth.