SAS - Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Aligned System | SAS Updates

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is pleased to share an important update regarding the Commonwealth’s Standards Aligned System (SAS), a foundational digital resource supporting LEAs statewide. SAS has long served as a central hub for academic standards, assessments, curriculum frameworks, instructional materials, professional development, and statewide initiatives....

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the culmination of the teenTALK program for the 2025-26 school year — a 20-page report highlighting the series of roundtable discussions with students about social media, and recommended action points for all Pennsylvanians. teenTALK involved meetings between students and Attorney General Sunday about how students use social media and how t...

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) encourages Pennsylvanians to nominate an outstanding educator to be the Commonwealth’s 2028 Teacher of the Year. “Pennsylvania is home to some of the best and brightest educators in the nation, who serve their learners and communities with compassion, integrity, and fidelity,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe. “The Pennsy...

Have a unique program? Want PDE to know more about the great work you're doing to support learners and your school community? Now's your chance! Tell us about your impactful program, initiative, or other opportunities that help your students and your school. Whether it's a new spin on promoting school breakfast or PBIS in school, a student-led resource pantry, community collabor...

Why Do We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? In the United States, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month each year from September 15 to October 15. But do your students know why we honor this important month or how we recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities?  Introduce your class to the ways that Hispanic American Heritage Month is celebrated across the cou...