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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

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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)

August Wilson Center for African American Culture accepting video applications for Youth Talent Showcase 2012

epugh1 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:27:19 +0000

PITTSBURGH, PA, April 17, 2012 – The August Wilson Center for African American Culture (AWC), is hosting a Youth Talent Showcase as part of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board’s, “Imagine! Career Week.” In order to participate, interested students, ages 12-18, must meet application requirements and apply via application video by the deadline of April 20^th, 2012.
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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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Pittsburgh Miller to Host an Afternoon of Muisic and Education

epugh1 — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:55:25 +0000

On March 3, 2012, Bethel AME Church and Pittsburgh Miller PreK-5 will partner to host an Afternoon of Music and Education Reconnecting. The event will feature music from Pittsburgh Miller students and jazz musicians from the City of Pittsburgh. The event will take place at Pittsburgh Miller in the school’s auditorium from 3-5 p.m. Pittsburgh Miller is located on the Hill District at 2055 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219 . For more information, call 412-683-2160.

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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2012 Pittsburgh Public Schools All-City Senior Band, Senior Choir and Senior Jazz Band Festival Concert

itodhunter1 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:05:40 +0000

You’re Invited! Come celebrate the 2012 All-City Festival Concert at the Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Auditorium on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.