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.

Pooches and people receive low- to no-cost care from traveling vet, medical clinic

Through a partnership between HARP and AHN that started last fall, dogs, cats and humans received medical services and resources at a mobile pop-up.

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Conversations in the Allderdice cafeteria led to the creation of Future Kings

“Terrell explained ‘Future King’ to me one day in the school cafeteria, and it stuck.”

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Kayden’s Law: new investigative story by PublicSource looks at child custody in PA

Nearly five years after it was introduced, will Kayden’s Law be passed?

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High school parents, check out this PublicSource report on changes to the college admissions process

How does the elimination of ‘affirmative action’. impact college admissions? PublicSource explores.

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Transformative arts in education: Rivers of Steel engages students and communities through impactful murals

Rivers of Steel’s innovative arts education programs are inspiring Pittsburgh-region kids.

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Daycares in the Pittsburgh area struggle as insurance companies drop coverage

Daycares in Pittsburgh face a new challenge: Details here.

Amber Edmunds is dedicated to uplifting Black mothers in Pittsburgh. This is her story.

This personal essay explores the experiences and resilience of Black mothers in Pittsburgh. Don’t miss it.

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.

From the Source: How news and technology are influencing young minds

Photo above courtesy of PublicSource At the Saturday Light Brigade Radio’s Youth Media Center on Pittsburgh’s Northside, teen journalists recently gathered to attend a workshop to explore news access, reliability, […]