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We know that by ensuring all students have access to rigorous content and course offerings in a culture of high expectations, we will help to build motivated and independent learners who can succeed beyond high school.
We believe that every child, at every level of academic performance, can achieve excellence. Our vision is for 80 percent of our students to complete a two- or four-year college degree or workforce certification.
To achieve this goal, we are committed to keeping all students engaged, challenged and prepared for success after high school.Navigate to our individual program pages below for more information.
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District Schools Rank Within the Top 10 Among Pittsburgh Metro Area Schools
District Schools Rank Within the Top 10 Among Pittsburgh Metro Area Schools Pittsburgh CAPA Recognized by US News and World Report as One of the Best Locally and Statewide
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Nina Giordano Unitas makes joy the cornerstone of Pittsburgh Public Schools’ arts education
Nina Giordano Unitas has been senior program officer for arts education at Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) since March 2022. Her 24 years of experience as a public school teacher and administrator, along with a master’s degree in Public Management, Educational Leadership from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, have given her a wide-ranging grasp of contemporary teaching trends and theories.
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News Release: State Approves District’s Future Ready Special Education Plan
PITTSBURGH PA August 16, 2023 – Today, Superintendent Wayne N. Walters announced the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education’s approval of the District’s Future Ready Special Education Plan. The state-required plan incorporates changes in programming that move the Pittsburgh Public Schools out of corrective action, as well as strategies to increase the number of students educated within the least restrictive environment.