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Tips for first-generation students applying to college
When Darrek Harshberger toured California University of Pennsylvania a few years ago, he quickly realized it was where he wanted to attend college. The... → Read More
Mehmet Oz, Sen. Pat Toomey: John Fetterman using health issues to avoid tough questions
Republican senatorial candidate Mehmet Oz on Friday demanded transparency around the health of John Fetterman, his Democratic opponent who suffered a stroke... → Read More
First National Bank Corp. commits $1 million to Pittsburgh Promise for scholarship program
The First National Bank Corp. on Thursday announced a $1 million commitment to the Pittsburgh Promise that will be used to support an annual scholarship... → Read More
Steelers’ Heyward leads initiative to provide city high school boys with access to dress clothes
Craig Heyward came to the University of Pittsburgh in 1984 eager to play football for the Panthers. But the players were required to wear formal... → Read More
RKM Foundation awards local orgs $2 million to fight rising chronic absenteeism in schools
The Richard King Mellon Foundation announced last week that it had awarded more than $2 million in grant funding to several local organizations in an effort... → Read More
Eradicate Hate summit looks to fight bigotry with sports and more in Year 2
Teenage boys and young men in the United States and across the world are often influenced by the sports teams they cheer for and the athletes they support. That... → Read More
A conversation with new Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Wayne N. Walters
Wayne N. Walters took over as superintendent for the Pittsburgh Public Schools on Aug. 1. The longtime district employee has served in numerous capacities... → Read More
Analysis from Pa. teachers group shows 'terrifying' results from Mastriano education funding plan
Becky Campanaro said she wonders what might happen to the Mt. Lebanon School District if Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano becomes governor... → Read More
Bethel Park High School selected as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education has named Bethel Park High School a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School, one of just 10 in Pennsylvania — and the lone... → Read More
Duquesne City football dominates in first game in a decade
Duquesne middle school’s first football game of the season — and first in a decade — paid homage to the school district’s... → Read More
Police investigating report of spectator striking player at high school football game in Shaler
Police on Tuesday said they were investigating a report that a spectator struck a Hampton High School football player at a game last week in Shaler. The... → Read More
Pittsburgh-area educators say teaching during the pandemic made them more understanding
The COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to adjust in some way. In education, more than a century’s worth of schooling tradition in the United States... → Read More
Brashear High School student brings unloaded gun onto bus after dismissal
A Brashear High School student was taken into custody Wednesday after bringing an unloaded gun onto a school bus at dismissal time, the Pittsburgh Public... → Read More
As students return to Duquesne City schools, so does the 8th grade
One in an occasional series. The first day of school is always special for educators. They’ve been waiting all summer to see their students,... → Read More
First day of school in Pittsburgh is a first day for new superintendent, too
“I'm just truly excited,” Mr. Walters said Monday. → Read More
CCAC, BNY Mellon expand program that introduces high schoolers to career pathways
Students entering their freshman year of high school have a lot to think about. With more rigorous classes, bigger expectations and new responsibilities... → Read More
Game on! Duquesne City School District unveils middle school E-sports arena
One in an occasional series The Duquesne City School District may have found a cheat code to provide more opportunities for its students. The district... → Read More
Teachers union ‘befuddled’ by lack of communication on Pittsburgh schools mask policy change
The president of the union that represents teachers and other staff members in the Pittsburgh Public Schools said she was surprised that the district decided... → Read More
Pittsburgh Public Schools won’t furlough any teachers this year, union says
The Pittsburgh Public Schools will not furlough any teachers this year after the district was able to find placement for all of them before the start of... → Read More
Pittsburgh Public Schools makes hires for two top administrative roles
The Pittsburgh Public Schools on Wednesday hired two top executives -— the first significant personnel moves made during the administration of Superintendent... → Read More