Carrie Rowe Archives - The Independence

Shapiro administration spends $12.5 million for deferred maintenance needs at Bucks County Community College

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Press Release

$56 Million will be spent on capital and renovation projects across Pennsylvania.

Four Bucks projects get farm bill grants

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Press Release

Over $600,000 were distributed statewide.

Senate confirms Governor Shapiro’s nominee Dr. Carrie Rowe as Pennsylvania secretary of education

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Press Release

Rowe is a lifelong Pennsylvanian who has spent her entire career working in education at various levels.

Assessment results for 2024-2025 school year released

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Christina Lengyel

PSSA scores in math rose from 40.2% to 41.7%. English and language arts dropped from 53.9% to 49.9%.

Bucks Co. IU will train five special ed apprentices as part of educator workforce strategy

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Press Release

One hundred and ten students begin fast-tracked training this summer to become special education teachers — part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s broader effort to expand and the state’s teacher pipeline.

Bucks Co. Intermediate Unit gets $135,429 for expanded special-ed teacher apprenticeships

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Press Release

Bucks County Intermediate Unit will train paraprofessionals for special education certification, combining online and hybrid coursework with on-the-job training.

Council Rock’s Birkbeck a PA Teacher of the Year Finalist

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Press Release

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today [May 16] applauded the 12 Pennsylvania educators who are in the […]