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College fair with admissions on the spot set for Sept. 19
Board member at-large, Dr. Melvin Steals, and wife, Adrena, are responsible for bringing the fair to Pittsburgh. With support from Dr. Wayne Walters, the former principal of Barack Obama Academy and current PPS superintendent, Dr. Steals hosted the inaugural scholarship fair in the region in 2012. Dr. Walters continues to support what Dr. Steals describes as a pipeline for college and higher educational opportunities.
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‘What a good man does’: Pittsburgh dads, male role models participate in ‘Take a Child to School Day’
“Take A Child to School Day is really important for us because it encourages fathers and adult role models and figures to really come and be a part of bringing their children to school,” Superintendent Wayne Walters said Thursday. “All of it matters. All of it matters, all of our community coming together to support our children matters.”
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Pittsburgh Public Schools dads, grandfathers participate in ‘Take a Child to School’ Day
PITTSBURGH — Outside of Morrow Elementary School in Brighton Heights, student drop-offs are often a family affair. But on this particular Thursday…
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A new documentary will explore the history of Brashear High School opening during desegregation
Brashear’s history – and Mr. Khorey’s essential role – will soon be encapsulated in a documentary created by local filmmaker Patrick Stanny, co-founder and co-owner of the production company malhari.media. The documentary, which will be completed by the end of next year, will explore the complexities of desegregating schools while examining the challenges still facing the public school system today.
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Play takes center stage in Pittsburgh through workshops, grant funding and community-wide playful learning
A quiet revolution is happening in Pittsburgh’s schools and communities. It involves surprises and joy, curiosity and discovery, and dozens of daily moments when students and teachers connect as human beings.
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Media Advisory: District’s First Ever Take A Child To School Day Invites Fathers and Male Role Models Back to School
Pittsburgh Public Schools has seen monumental success with its annual Take A Father to School Day. Now, in partnership with the Take A Father to School Day Committee, fathers, grandfathers, cousins, uncles, brothers, community leaders, and positive male role models are invited to participate in Take A Child to School Day.
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Students and Staff at Five Facilities to Transition to Synchronous Remote Learning Due to Special Election Tuesday, September 19th
PITTSBURGH, September 14, 2023 – Students and staff at five facilities – Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8, Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center, Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5, Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK-8, and Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK-5 - will transition to synchronous learning, September 19.
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Unveiling of Design for First Community Schoolyard in Pittsburgh
Trust for Public Land and Pittsburgh Greenfield PreK-8 are excited to celebrate the unveiling of the design for the first Community Schoolyard project in Pittsburgh. Trust for Public Land (TPL) is working with students and officials from Greenfield to transform the concrete lot at the school into a shared public park.
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The Childs-Peterson Family
After the pandemic, it was difficult to re-build a strong school-to-home community. Pittsburgh Woolslair parent Erin Childs took that as a challenge. With the support of teachers and administrators, she re-started the Woolslair PTO and began a host of activities, including family social nights that feature crafts, movies, bingo and more.
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MGT Equity Audit Validates Superintendent’s Priority Goals and Early Moves to Update Curriculum, Reinforce Restorative Practices Implementation and Invest in Tutoring for All Students
District’s First-Ever Racial Equity Audit Results in 61 Recommendations for Supporting Black and African American Children and Implementing Cultural Changes Throughout the System That Narrow Achievement Disparities
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PPS All-Stars
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Public Schools invite you to participate in the PPS All-Stars program, which provides free tickets to a Penguins preseason hockey game at PPG Paints Arena for all students within Pittsburgh Public Schools.
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Infinite Scholars Fair: September 19th
Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Location: Pittsburgh Greenway Professional Development Center
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PA Secretary of Education Reads to Pittsburgh Lincoln 1st Grade Students 1
Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, recently paid a visit to Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK-5. During his visit, he engaged with the 1st-grade students by reading a book to them. This visit was part of Superintendent Wayne N. Walters' Black Men Read initiative.
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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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Equity Glossary of Terms
Equity recognizes students’ experiences are different and require diverse supports, resources, and funding to ensure that all students experience successful academic growth and achievement. To ensure that Pittsburgh Public Schools students, staff and school communities share, understand and practice common vocabulary to avoid misunderstandings and misinterpretations, the Office of Equity has created the Equity Glossary of Terms. The carefully researched list, while not exhaustive, was formed by the Office of Equity to help individuals engage in meaningful conversations and actions towards and equitable education for all.
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National Attendance Awareness Month
By issuing a proclamation for Attendance Awareness Month this September, city leaders take a stand for education, support families and foster a culture of learning that will have a lasting impact on the community.
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Take a Child to School Day
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 ALL PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS Pittsburgh Public Schools is inviting fathers, grandfathers, cousins, uncles, brothers, community leaders, and positive male role models to welcome students to school on Take A Child to School Day. On this day, men are encouraged to drop off their PPS students or sign up to greet children during morning arrival.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the United States.
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Severe Temperatures
Due to severely high temperatures, all outdoor practices and competitions are cancelled for Tuesday, September 5, and Wednesday, September 6, 2023. All competitions will be rescheduled. Air-conditioned schools or schools with access to other PPS air-conditioned facilities are permitted to hold practices indoors.
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