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Pittsburgh Banksville PreK-5 kicks off 2010-11 school year with “Lights, Camera, Learning in Action”

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Pittsburgh Banksville PreK-5 kicked off the new school year on September 1, 2010 with their “Lights, Camera, Learning in Action Premier Back to School Event.”  Over 100 families attended giving the Banksville Staff the opportunity to meet, greet, and serve Pittsburgh Banksville families while giving back to the local community in an innovative way. (more…)

Kansas City Star: Pittsburgh’s school system might be the model for the future

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

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Superintendent Mark Roosevelt Feature Interview with KDKA-TV

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

» KDKA-TV Video, August 30 2010

Changes OK’d for city high schools

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

» Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

August 18, 2010 Agenda Review Materials

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

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Agenda Review Download Agenda (PDF, 5mb)

Committee on Business/Finance: Download Review Packet (PDF, 1.6mb)

Pittsburgh Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit: Download Review Packet (PDF, 312)

Significantly More District Schools Make AYP in 2010

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

District schools are on the move as 43 out of 60 (72%) achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) compared to 32 in 2009, 25 in 2008, and 22 in 2007. The District, after achieving AYP for the first time in its history last year, continued to see growth but just missed making AYP this year. The Board was presented a full report at tonight’s Education Committee Meeting on the Pittsburgh Public Schools 2010 PSSA exams and AYP.

Please see the attached 2010 AYP School Status document for a complete listing of school level AYP information or visit the District’s 2010 Student Achievement webpage. (more…)

Pittsburgh day camp mixes learning, dreaming

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

>>Read the Pittsburgh Post Gazette article

Schenley student makes PA All-State Volleyball Team

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Congratulations to Michael Whitelock who was named one of Pennsylvania’s “Finest 40″ volleyball players as a 2010 Pennsylvania All-State Volleyball Team selection.

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Schooling for teachers in Pittsburgh district’s plans

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

>>Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Pittsburgh schools outline plans for teacher training

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette