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Check out Summer Programs at the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, including Job Opportunities

itodhunter1 — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:16:22 +0000

“Children’s Museum youth programs offer meaningful activities and experiences for kids 10-18 years old to help them discover their potential, develop their talents and abilities and explore their interests.”

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Father’s Day Comes Early for Pittsburgh Dads

epugh1 — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:18:51 +0000

Pittsburgh Public Schools Celebrate Take a Father to School Day

Board Member Mr. Mark Brentley Sr. visits PPS PreK classroom at the Pittsburgh Children's Museum

PITTSBURGH, May 17, 2012 –Hundreds of fathers across Pittsburgh took their children to school today. Instead of dropping them off and waving goodbye, they headed inside the buildings. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other adult males who have made an impact in the life of a Pittsburgh Public Schools student participated in various activities, such as field day, story time, arts and crafts and career talks.
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Linda Lane: Keep the main thing the main thing

epugh1 — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:45:42 +0000

Pop City

May 16, 2012

Superintendent Lane Teacher Appreciation Message

epugh1 — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:19:30 +0000

Please see a special message from Superindent Linda S. Lane for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7- 11th)

Efficiencies Gained Through New Transportation Delivery Model to Save District $1.2 Million

epugh1 — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:38:31 +0000

New 3 Tier Routing System Adjust Start and End Times of Schools To Allow for More Efficient Bus Scheduling

PITTSBURGH, April 9, 2012 – As part of Phase 3 of its work to build a sustainable public school system, the District presented strategies that adjust the way students are transported to and from school. Presented at this evening’s Board Committee Meeting, the three transportation changes – implementation of a 3 Tier Routing System, increase use of yellow buses, and the alignment of the start and end times of the District Accelerated Learning Academies (ALAs) – stand to save the District approximately $1.2 million annually.
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Deadline April 1, 2012: Essay Contest Asks Local Youth To Dream Big and Win!

epugh1 — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:45:15 +0000

The Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board (TRWIB) and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit are challenging local youth to dream big through the “Imagine! Your Future Competition.” Open to students of all school districts in the County, the essay contest is being held in conjunction with the TRWIB’s 6^th annual Imagine! Career Week, April 26-May 4, 2012.
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Join Us! Help plan this year’s Take A Father to School Day

itodhunter1 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:00:03 +0000

All men interested in helping Board Member Mark Brentley Sr. plan the 2012 Take a Father to School Day are invited to the kick-off planning meeting Monday, February 27, 2012 at Pittsburgh Obama, Conference Room from 6:00-8:00PM. For information please contact Mr. Brentley at (412) 734-1594.

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District and River City Brass Partner to Provide “Saturday Music”

epugh1 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:40:05 +0000

The Pittsburgh Public Schools and River City Brass have teamed up to provide “Saturday Music,” a new free supplemental program designed to explore and grow the musical interests and abilities of Pittsburgh Public Schools students. The program will offer the following five ensembles for students in grades 5-12: Bridge Band (grades 5-8), Youth Brass Band (grades 9-12), String Ensembles (grades 5-12), and Gospel Choirs (grades 5-12).
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A+ Schools Releases 2011 Report on School Progress in Pittsburgh

epugh1 — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:34:46 +0000

Achievement Gap Narrows, More Students Show College and Career Readiness

PITTSBURGH, PA – Nov. 14, 2011 – A+ Schools, Pittsburgh’s community alliance for public education, today released its Seventh Annual Report to the Community on Public School Progress in Pittsburgh. The report provides parents, community leaders and others interested in public education with a fair and comprehensive look at the progress of each school in the Pittsburgh Public School District.
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New Dedicated Phone Line for Public Hearing Registration – (412) 622-3868

epugh1 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:22:56 +0000

Those wishing to speak at a Board Public Hearing may now register by calling (412) 622-3868, the District’s new phone line dedicated for public hearing registration. Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Hearing must call (412) 622-3868 beginning one week before and no later than noon on the day of the Public Hearing. The Board’s next regularly scheduled Public Hearing is Monday, November 21, 2011. To learn more about Public Hearing procedures click here.