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    The Office of Public Relations and Media Content coordinates news coverage for the Pittsburgh Public Schools and is responsible for handling official communications between the District and the news media by providing story ideas to media outlets and helping to arrange appropriate interviews.
     
     

    The office is responsible for the following: 
    • Responding to media inquiries;
    • News releases on district and school activities; 
    • News conferences and briefings;
    • Radio and television broadcasts;
    • Sharing of District news on the PPS website and through social media channels. 
     
     
     
    Please view the District News Media Relations policy.
     
     

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    MEDIA CONTACTS

    Ebony R. Pugh

    Director, Public Relations and Media Content
    412-529-3616
     

District News

  •  Kidsburgh: STEM Coding Lab providing computer classes in schools around the region

    Kidsburgh: STEM Coding Lab providing computer classes in schools around the region

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- When most of us were in school, we took science classes like biology and chemistry, but computer science may be even more important for today's kids. Yet nearly 90% of kindergarten through eighth grade students don't have access to computer science classes. KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen visited a local school where the nonprofit STEM Coding Lab is providing computer classes there and in schools around the region.

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  • Slime the Teacher Event-Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

    Slime the Teacher Event-Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

    Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 had a slime the teacher event today to celebrate working hard to be respectful all month as part of their PBIS incentive. Third grade teacher Mrs. ElSabbagh was the brave staff member who was selected by students and families through a raffle at Back to School Night.

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  •  Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters Named Inaugural Honoree of The Plant A Seed Experience

    Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters Named Inaugural Honoree of The Plant A Seed Experience

    Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters has been named the inaugural honoree of The Plant A Seed Experience. The experience supports the work of Plant A Seed Children’s Partnership Inc., which through its Working Supportive/Mentoring Curriculum supports youth with life skills that will guide them to better conflict resolution and decision-making - planting comprehensive skills for tomorrow’s generation today.

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