Pa. education officials say teacher training lawsuit won’t affect classroom curriculum

WESA 11/19 10:31P Tom Riese, Jillian Forstadt

Three Western Pennsylvania districts and the Department of Education settled a lawsuit concerning the state’s Culturally-Relevant and Sustaining Education (CR-SE) framework.

Pittsburgh is considering closing more than a dozen schools. Can they become affordable housing?

WESA 11/17 10:35P Kate Giammarise, Jillian Forstad

More than a dozen former Pittsburgh Public Schools such as Larimer School are now apartment buildings, both affordable and market-rate, according to a WESA analysis.

When students’ stomachs grumble, teachers crowdsource for snack money

WESA 11/14 10:35P Alayna Hutchinson

Many kids rely on schools for breakfast and lunch, and sometimes that’s not enough to fuel learning. Teachers are turning to online fundraising to cover snack costs.

Pitt sleep researchers advocate for more high schools to push back their start times

WESA 11/13 10:32P Kiley Koscinski

At a research event at the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Sleep and Circadian Science, panelists advocated for more high schools to start classes later in the morning.

Pittsburgh Public Schools is using data to revamp its approach to reading

WESA 11/12 10:31P Jillian Forstadt

Superintendent Wayne Walters told school board members Tuesday night that the district is using the latest third-grade reading scores to reevaluate how schools teach the subject.

Amid shortages, Pittsburgh-area schools look to foster a new generation of teachers from within

WESA 11/6 10:33P Jillian Forstadt

In the face of persistent educator shortages, more and more school districts in the Pittsburgh region are looking inward to “grow their own” supply of teachers.

First registered EV technician apprentice program starts engine at CCAC

WESA 10/31 10:33P Julia Fraser

The first registered electric vehicle technician apprenticeship program in the country is starting its electric motor at the Community College of Allegheny County.

Elementary, middle schools would grow by 100+ students under PPS closure proposal

WESA 10/31 10:33P Jillian Forstadt

Many elementary and middle schools across Pittsburgh could double or triple in size if city school board members vote to move forward with school consolidations.

Pa. higher education reforms come at a critical time, with declining enrollment and underfunding

WESA 10/28 10:30P Stephen Williams | WHYY

As part of his reforms, Gov. Josh Shapiro increased funding and created a new state board of education to promote coordination among colleges and universities.

Pittsburgh parents, teachers push back following latest school closure recommendations

WESA 10/24 10:34P Jillian Forstadt

Many PPS teachers and families say students need stability, not another change. That’s especially resonant for the district’s immigrant and refugee community.

Superintendents focus on social emotional learning, mental health at national summit in Pittsburgh

WESA 10/22 10:30P Alayna Hutchinson

A national summit on mental health and social emotional learning is drawing education leaders from across the country to the University of Pittsburgh this week, drawing on the wisdom of Fred Rogers and Goldie Hawn.

Researchers say homeless students continue to go under-identified in Pennsylvania

WESA 10/16 10:35P Jillian Forstadt

A new report from Research for Action finds Pennsylvania still falls below the national average when it comes to identifying students experiencing homelessness in the first place.

Pittsburgh area teens lead youth voter registration efforts as election nears

WESA 10/16 10:33P Alayna Hutchinson

High school students in the Pittsburgh area are working to get their peers registered to vote ahead of the Oct. 21 deadline.

Pittsburgh urban farmers get a $900K boost from USDA

WESA 10/14 10:30P Alayna Hutchinson

The Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD), an urban conservation organization, was awarded $894,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency to support urban farming in the county through outreach, education, and...

Controller urges PPS board to improve communication internally and with city leaders

WESA 10/8 10:31P Jillian Forstadt

The controller’s office released a report Tuesday recommending that school board leaders enlist outside help in building “a culture of trust.”