Hughes’ and Robinson Bold Literacy Initiative Passes Education Committee
HARRISBURG – May 6, 2025 − The Senate Education Committee today approved a bipartisan measure sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Vincent Hughes (D-7) to ensure all Pennsylvania children are reading proficiently by the end of third grade.
Update on the Attack on Public Education
Senator Hughes Joins Gov. Josh Shapiro to Praise Investments in Higher Education in 2024-25 State Budget
Making College Affordable in Pennsylvania
Making College Affordable in Pennsylvania WATCH: Senator Hughes shares an update on the fight for free and affordable higher education Lawmakers are currently working on negotiating Pennsylvania’s next budget which could impact many aspects of life in Pennsylvania,...Student Teacher Stipend Applications Open April 11, 2024
Senator Hughes’ Statement on Opening of Student Teacher Stipend Application for 24-25 Academic Year
Harrisburg, PA − April 11, 2024 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator Ryan Aument, Governor Shapiro, Representative Gina Curry, Representative Jesse Topper, and PHEAA have announced that applications for student teacher stipends will open on Thursday, April 11,...
Senator Hughes, Fellow Lawmakers, Leaders, and Education Advocates Discuss Solutions to Pennsylvania’s Teacher Shortage Crisis
February 24, 2024 − Philadelphia, PA – Today, Senator Hughes brought together a large coalition of fellow lawmakers, education leaders, and teacher advocates to address Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage crisis. The press conference was held following recent reports of...