PPS back-to-school event on Monday offers backpacks, books and more

This PPS back-to-school event is designed “empower families with the essential tools for a strong beginning to the 2023-2024 school year.”

back to school

Back-to-school guide: 5 great ways to get kids ready for learning this year

Take these easy steps to help your child get ready for a great school year.

Parents as Allies

You can help bring Pittsburgh innovation to the world at the next SXSW EDU: Here’s how.

You can send Parents as Allies to next spring’s biggest education conference. Here’s how.

15 ways to receive (or donate) essential back-to-school supplies in Pittsburgh

Need to receive free school supplies in Pittsburgh or want to donate some? Here is your guide.

Fly Like a Girl

Fly Like a Girl program helps local teens become licensed drone pilots

Fly Like a Girl is helping Pittsburgh-area girls build drone tech careers. Get the details here.

PPS survey

PPS wants to hear from parents: How did the last school year impact your kids?

Details here on the new PPS survey for parents and caregivers.

Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative

Giving kids a reason to go: The Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative aims to change chronic school absenteeism into ‘presenteeism’

Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative Summit attendees strategized about turning absenteeism into ‘presenteeism.’ Details here.

Human connection and deep listening: Parents as Allies teams are reimagining family-school engagement

Parents as Allies team members called each other from the bleachers of spring baseball games and had conversations “deep into the night” to build new connections.

PPS has more staff and fewer students: Is it helping — and is it sustainable?

PublicSource looks at spending versus student outcomes at PPS. Check out their report.

Personalized learning and personal connections are thriving at Elizabeth Forward 

The district’s focus on staff training was one key to online learning success.

learning 2025

The Western PA Learning 2025 Alliance wraps up two years of innovation — and looks to the future

The Learning 2025 Alliance aims to holistically redesign public school in the next two years. Check out their progress.

‘We’re making some magic here’: How the South Allegheny School District took flight

Impressive as it is, South Allegheny’s pride extends far beyond the district’s aviation course.

‘Love them first and then they’ll learn’: Increasingly diverse Chartiers Valley embraces newcomers from all corners

To meet the needs of its growing community, Chartiers Valley has evolved in meaningful ways. 

photo courtesy of west allegheny school district

How the West Allegheny School District is lighting the way toward tomorrow

At West Allegheny, building national connections and giving every student powerful learning opportunities.

As the world changes, the Hollidaysburg Area School District changes with it 

Whether Hollidaysburg s redesigning its libraries as high-tech makerspaces or using the community as its classroom, the goal is to equip every learner to thrive.

Voices bubbling up: From farmland to city streets, Butler Area works to hear from everyone

At Butler Area, school leaders are welcoming all voices.

Come see what we’re doing: New Castle Area School District sparks joyful learning for students and teachers alike

At New Castle Area, you’ll find highly engaged kids learning not only science and math, but also the life skills that tomorrow’s careers demand.

Creature comforts: With help from animals, students’ skills grow at California Area — and confidence does, too

At California Area, students of all ages are learning math, science and reading while connecting to animals, teachers and one another.

‘We are the common ground’: How New Brighton School District serves as a powerful community connector

New Brighton’s event was more than a magical night. It was a foundation for an entire philosophy of engagement. 

brownsville

In excavating their community’s past, Brownsville Area high school students find their futures

Brownsville Area found a way to build a unique link to its past while teaching in the present.