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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January 27, 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher Named Finalist for 2026 National Teacher of the Year
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January 23, 2026 Secretary of Education Visits Red Lion Area School District, Highlights 50 Percent Increase in CTE and STEM Funding During the Shapiro Administration
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December 22, 2025 ICYMI: State Board of Higher Education Posts Commonwealth’s First Ever Strategic Plan for Postsecondary Education for Public Comment
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December 17, 2025 Secretary of Education Participates in Lancaster County Elementary School Hands-On Education Event to Combat Student Absenteeism
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State Library of PennsylvaniaCollecting, preserving, and providing access to materials for, by, and about Pennsylvania.
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Professional Standards and Practices CommissionThe Professional Standards and Practices Commission sets preparation, certification, practice, and conduct standards for teachers.
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State Board of EducationThe 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 EducationProvide direction, coordination, and support to ensure that institutions of higher education fully meet the workforce and economic development needs of this Commonwealth.