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Changes OK’d for city high schools

itodhunter1 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:48:23 +0000

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Pittsburgh schools outline plans for teacher training

itodhunter1 — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:40:29 +0000

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

New Teacher Academy to Transform Teacher Training to Better Meet Student Needs

itodhunter1 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:00:18 +0000

District Recommends Pittsburgh Brashear High School and Pittsburgh King K-8 For New Teacher Academy Sites

At the Board’s Education Committee meeting tonight, Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Mark Roosevelt unveiled a proposal to locate the District’s two new Teacher Academy sites at Pittsburgh Brashear 9-12 and Pittsburgh King K-8 for the 2011-12 school year.
» Download Education Committee Presentation
» Download answers to Frequently Asked Questions
» Visit The Teacher Academy webpage
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Download July 19, 2010 Education Committee Materials

itodhunter1 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:53:40 +0000

Graduation Requirements Presentation

Appendix – Graduation Requirements Presentation
Teacher Academy Site Selection Presentation

Superintendent Proposes Next Phase of School Reconfiguration

itodhunter1 — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:38:50 +0000

At the Board’s June 21 Education Committee meeting, Superintendent Mark Roosevelt released a proposal for school reconfiguration in line with the District’s ongoing efforts to improve its high schools.

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Pittsburgh Brashear 9th graders honor veterans for Memorial Day

ekerr1 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:06:53 +0000

In recognition of the sacrifices made by thousands of veterans 9th grade students from Pittsburgh Brashear High School helped to spruce up local war memorials for Memorial Day ceremonies in the Overbrook, Knoxville and Southside neighborhoods. The service project was conducted as part of the 9th Grade Nation “Civics: Be the Change!,” a rigorous project-based, activity-oriented course designed to bring civics alive and make it more relevant for students.
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Free Clinic for School Vaccinations needed in the Fall

itodhunter1 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:41:04 +0000

Get shots for next school year out of the way and enjoy the Summer! Immunize now and become eligible for a buy-one-get-one pass for County Pools this Summer.

The Allegheny County Health Department is holding a special free vaccination clinic on Tuesday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., for children who need to get caught up with the vaccines that will be required when they return to school in the fall.

The clinic, to be held at the Health Department’s office at 3441 Forbes Avenue in Oakland, will provide free parking after 4:30 p.m. in the lot behind 3333 Forbes Avenue. No appointment is necessary and parents should bring their child’s vaccination records to the clinic.
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2010 Baseball Championship to be held at PNC Park on June 3rd

itodhunter1 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:34:41 +0000

Pittsburgh Allderdice (V) vs. Pittsburgh Brashear (H)
Thursday June 3, 2010 3:30 p.m. – ALL TICKETS $5

Whole Foods Culinary Camp invites Pittsburgh Public Schools high school students June 21-25

itodhunter1 — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:11:00 +0000

There is an opportunity for PPS students to attend Culinary Camp, sponsored by Whole Foods, at the East Liberty market from June 21 through June 25, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students who are currently in the Culinary Arts program of CTE are the targeted audience, but all PPS high school students are eligible. Whole Foods Market’s Chef and Healthy Eating experts will inspire their imagination and encourage their creativity as they discover the secrets to amazingly tasty, healthy meals. At the end of the week, the students will be challenged by a Top Chef style cooking competition where participants will work in teams to create dishes that culminate in a paid apprenticiship in Whole Food’s kitchen (at age 18). Applications are available from Culinary Arts teachers.
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District high school students participate in worldwide water discussion

ekerr1 — Mon, 24 May 2010 12:36:03 +0000

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