City of Pittsburgh teams up with violence interrupters in effort to keep kids safe during NFL Draft

WESA 4/20 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

City outreach coordinator Cornell Jones said violence interrupters will be stationed downtown this week to address any conflict that may arise.

Allegheny County youth employment program is looking for applicants

WESA 4/20 11:30P Ayla Saeed

The Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program serves youth ages 14 to 23 and places participants with about 160 local employers across health care, education, nonprofits, child care, food service, retail, and hospitality.

Pittsburgh rec centers, youth programs will open to students learning remotely during NFL Draft

WESA 4/16 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

With Pittsburgh Public and several charter schools operating online during the NFL Draft, city recreation centers are stepping in to provide students with safe spaces to learn.

Congresswoman Summer Lee introduces bill to improve outdoor school spaces

WESA 4/16 11:30P Carson Folio

A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives hopes to change the reality of recess and get children out of classrooms and in touch with the outdoors.

Rep. Lee visits Head Start in Allegheny County to push for increase in early ed investments

WESA 4/13 11:32P Carson Folio

A bill recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives hopes to expand the Head Start program’s ability to serve families, provide pre-school education and improve working conditions for educators in the program.

Pittsburgh advocates want additional feedback on PPS school closures ahead of expected vote

WESA 4/12 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

City Council members are cosponsoring several virtual meetings to discuss the planned closure of five of the elementary schools, organized by the grassroots advocacy group 412 Justice.

Pittsburgh Public Schools kicks off personal finance lessons for students ahead of state mandate

WESA 4/7 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

Starting this fall, Pennsylvania will join 29 other states in requiring students to take a standalone personal finance course before they graduate.

Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits CTE students at Westinghouse Academy

WESA 4/6 11:30P Glynis Board

State and local leaders met in the halls of Westinghouse Academy this week to tour the high school’s career and technical education facilities. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and minority chair of the state’s Senate Education Committee,  Sen. Lindsey...

Adequacy funds are at the center of Pa. ed budget debates. See how your school district uses them.

WESA 3/31 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) said lawmakers should soon begin to assess the return on their investment.

Point Park uses state funds to give students access to fresh, healthier food for free

WESA 3/26 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

The university has received nearly $70,000 since 2023 through the commonwealth’s Hunger-Free Campus grant program to expand its food pantry for students and staff.

PPS middle schools adopt Hogwarts-inspired house system to foster community, belonging

WESA 3/24 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Sterrett is one of nine Pittsburgh Public Schools piloting the house model this school year. Educators say it’s resulted in improved attendance, discipline rates and classroom engagement.

NFL player Damar Hamlin funds new scholarships for Pittsburgh-area private and trade school...

WESA 3/23 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation will fund 15 $1,000 scholarships to his alma mater, Central Catholic High School in Oakland, as well as trade and vocational schools.

New grants will let Pittsburgh universities increase sexual assault education, trainings

WESA 3/22 11:32P Rachel McDevitt

The It’s On Us grants given to Pittsburgh schools are part of more than $1.7 million awarded this month to 43 institutions statewide.

How does AI affect child development? Pa. researchers say safeguards are needed

WESA 3/19 11:30P Nicole Leonard | WHYY

Researchers found AI could help with creativity and education, but that it can confuse young children and generate harmful misinformation.

With less federal oversight, what’s next for civil rights enforcement in Pennsylvania schools?

WESA 3/18 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

State Sen. Lindsey Williams of Allegheny County is drafting a bill to expand civil rights enforcement within Pennsylvania’s Department of Education.