We Are Pennon Education
Pennon Education is a Pennsylvania-based innovative Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) and approved Act 48 provider dedicated to forging meaningful partnerships with students, families and educators.
The Pennon Education team consists of talented educators who elevate each program with expertise in the areas of multilingual education, STEM, digital creation, literacy and youth voice.
What We Do
Pennon Education delivers research-driven professional development, curates standards-aligned resources, and hosts dynamic community events and after-school programs that spark curiosity and elevate learning.
Our Impact
We’re making a difference where it matters most — in classrooms, communities, and counties across the region.
Empowering
Educators
Serving over 8,400 educators during the 2024–2025 school year through dynamic professional learning, tailored services, and hands-on classroom collaboration with Explore in the Classroom.
Inspiring
Young Minds
Engaging over 6,200 students through Explore in the Classroom, community events, and enriching out-of-school programs that spark curiosity and creativity.
Expanding
Our Reach
Serving 316 school districts (54% of the districts in Pennsylvania) through Ready, Set, Explore, collaborative events, strategic partnerships, and ongoing professional learning.
Join us for engaging educational events in your neighborhood or at your school!
In Classroom Learning
Learn about our work in schools and become a partner school or funder.
Out of School Time
Slide into Summer with Pennon’s highly-qualified educators.
This party (just for kids!) features a STEM project, pizza party and healthy snacks.
Participants from 10 central PA counties compete to be the top speller.
A summer program for high-school students to create and produce original digital content in our Digital Creator Studio.
Request a school visit, family night program, community event, professional learning and more!
Learning Resources
Gather free materials from PBS Learning Media and PBS KIDS!