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The District’s motto, “In the Pursuit of Excellence,” forms the core of the District’s vision statement and serves as a guiding principle for students and staff.
Stories about Northgate
Curtain up: Your guide to all the high school musicals in the Pittsburgh region this spring
Spring is high school musical season, and the Pittsburgh region has an incredible lineup of shows.
These 14 Pittsburgh-area school districts are leading the way — and earning national recognition from AASA
Photo above by MD Duran used by permission via Unsplash. Last June, Kidsburgh wrote about two local school districts — Elizabeth Forward and West Allegheny — which were both named […]
Pittsburgh-region superintendents get an up-close look at creative hacks from Parents as Allies
Four creative Parents as Allies hacks opened up a world of possibilities for members of Pittsburgh’s Superintendents’ Forum.
With scientific approaches, Northgate’s MTSS has kids covered on everything from reading to mindfulness
At Northgate, “we have this system in place to make sure that no one is going to slip through the cracks.”
Which western PA school districts have been named to the League of Innovative Schools?
These local districts were named to the League of Innovative Schools thanks to their focus on impactful, equitable learning.
Wondering about the new school year? Timeless advice and new insight from local schools can help make it extraordinary.
After two school years filled with pandemic uncertainty, we are approaching… what? The only thing truly certain about the school year ahead is that we can’t know exactly what it will look like.
Inventive hacks with a big helping of empathy: How Parents as Allies 2.0 is sparking change throughout SWPA
Dozens of innovative ideas have emerged from the recent Parents as Allies 2.0 design sprint, which brought together teams of educators and parents from 23 local school districts.
More than $500,000 in Moonshot Grants propel 9 new local projects into the educational stratosphere
A half-million dollars in Moonshot Grant funding will help launch these great programs for local kids.
Two months, 200 new ideas and a chance to revolutionize parent engagement in education
Here’s how the global Family Engagement Design Sprint is building on pandemic-fueled progress.
You’re invited: Join us for the Great Learning Conversations!
We want to hear from parents and caregivers on what they feel is the purpose of a child’s K-12 journey. How can schools partner with families to make it the best it can be?
‘All we are asking for is change!’ How schools are taking steps toward justice-centered learning
When students believe they will be heard, they can offer up wisdom that points to the next steps.
What’s new in Pittsburgh school districts this year? Check it out here.
New programming, new initiatives and brand spanking new buildings add up to an exciting school year.