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Stay in the Game: A+ Schools, the Steelers and SITG! partner to boost PPS attendance
The SITG! program will be piloted in eight PPS schools during the current school year. Details here.
Why kids feeling safe matters more than being ‘caught up’
The message from science and local practice is steady: When children feel safe, at home, in school and in their communities, they not only catch up — they learn and thrive.
PPS alumni from the Class of 2005 personally welcomed some of the district’s newest students this year
Members of Schenley High School’s Class of 2005 welcomed the Class of 2038 at Pittsburgh Miller as they began their K-12 journey.
Where can families get (and give) school supplies this year? These 8 organizations can help.
Pittsburgh organizations are helping by giving back-to-school goods to kids who need them.
PPS data shows 10,000+ local drivers didn’t stop for school buses last year: See the video.
This video shared by PPS shows thousands of drivers passing school buses while kids were crossing streets.
Want to weigh in on the future of PPS? We’ve got details on upcoming hearings.
These sessions give you an opportunity to share input directly with the district board.
Push for pay equity in Pittsburgh Public Schools moves needle on racial gap
Women at the district still tend to make less than men. Teaching ranks at PPS continue to be largely white, and the end of residency requirements may mean more staff living in the suburbs.
Five PPS school board seats are up for election: Get details here about the candidates
Transparency, resizing the district and well-resourced schools are on the minds of candidates for PPS school board.
PPS suspensions returned to pre-pandemic levels, as Black students with IEPs see big jump in discipline
Suspensions of Black PPS students — who make up just over half of the student population — were 10 times those of white students.
Pittsburgh Public Schools has begun using data for transparency and real-time action. Is it working?
Are you using the Pittsburgh Public Schools’ data dashboards?
Don’t miss this series of Black History Month events hosted by PPS
In and out of classrooms, PPS is celebrating Black History Month.
PPS community calls out cuts to summer programming, ESL staffing during budget hearing
PPS community members call for more transparency into district finances and investments in special education.
Got thoughts about PPS schools? Families are invited to upcoming Community Input Sessions.
Pittsburgh Public School District is asking for your input. Details here.
A day in Summer B.O.O.S.T: Combating learning loss with fun activities at PPS
PPS summer BOOST aims to combat learning loss with instruction and fun activities.
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.”
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.
Lock the phone in a pouch? Students, staff debate one school’s bid to curb distractions
What do you think of this solution to the problem of phones at school?
Absenteeism in Pittsburgh schools: Check out KDKA’s report
New strategies are helping fight absenteeism in Pittsburgh schools.
Pittsburgh Public Schools and police show no hurry to reach agreement as a new school year begins
As schoolhouse doors open, Pittsburgh’s district and its police bureau remain in apparent defiance of a 12-year-old law requiring that they agree on communication and coordination.
This flower-filled Larimer rain garden is officially open for outdoor education
This beautiful Larimer rain garden will help kids learn about pollinators, stormwater, native plants and more.