
Reflections on 2024’s Most Impactful Early Childhood Education Stories
Happy holidays and Merry Christmas! I’m grateful for your readership. Here are some impactful stories from 2024.

Happy holidays and Merry Christmas! I’m grateful for your readership. Here are some impactful stories from 2024.

Leon Smith, Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year, aims to inspire students and increase diversity in education.

Democrats in the Pennsylvania House aim to increase the minimum wage, legalize marijuana, and protect reproductive rights.

The pharmaceutical industry and Republican allies aim to repeal Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act drug price provisions.

Women in Pennsylvania mobilize after Trump’s election, with over 8,000 joining a meeting to plan resistance efforts.

Trump’s picks for his administration have records of voting against pro-labor measures, contradicting his campaign promises.

President-elect Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary, sparking controversy.

Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to McCormick after a slow ballot count, recount, and several legal battles.

Trump plans to close the Department of Education, shifting school control to states, which could threaten funding and rights.

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ordered counties not to count mail-in ballots lacking a correct handwritten date, impacting the Senate election.

Nearly 20 million Americans have subsidized health insurance through the ACA marketplace, risking premium hikes if subsidies aren’t renewed.

Nathan Smith, NKU Board of Regents chair, notes a surge in college recruiting. Applications are now easier than ever.

