Everyone on the roads has a responsibility to help keep each other safe. The annual FMCSA Road Safety Art Contest invites students to use their creativity to raise awareness of how to stay safe on the road, particularly when driving, biking, or walking around large trucks and buses. Unleash Your Creativity: Submit Your Artwork! The 2026 contest is open now! Entries accepted thro...

CALL FOR K-12 STUDENT ARTWORK!Pennsylvania 250 Celebration: “Many Communities: One Commonwealth” In honor of the Pennsylvania 250 Celebration, the Pennsylvania Art Education Association, in partnership with Pennsylvania Creative Industries and First Lady Lori Shapiro, is inviting K-12 students across the Commonwealth to submit original artwork under the theme:   Many Communities...

The (RISE) Award honors school employees who provide exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through high school The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is accepting nominations for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. This federal award honors school employees who provide exemplary service to st...

Participate in the 7th World Children's Festival (WCF) on the National Mall across from the U.S. Capitol from July 25 to 27, 2026. This transformative event will also be a national children’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.  Artists and educators are invited to host a workshop or activity at the WCF. Art teachers and parents of visual artists can help their students ...

Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) among Pennsylvania high school students reached a near–record high during the current 2025–2026 academic year. Last year, 57.5% of PA high school seniors completed the FAFSA, allowing them to access financial aid that can make a critical difference in their postsecondary decisions. This achievement reflects the d...