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Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others

Shifting policies such as school choice give parents more school options than they had a few decades before. iStock/Getty Images Plus by Bailey A. Brown, Assistant...

City Charter High School: Where Excellence Meets Opportunity

At City Charter High School, students don’t just earn a diploma—they graduate ready for life. Located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, City High...

Propel Schools: A world-class education right here in Pittsburgh!

PROPEL SCHOOLS IS WHERE FUTURE LEADERS BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY. WE ESTABLISH A BENCHMARK FOR SCHOLARS TO EVOLVE INTO PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. At Propel Schools, we believe...

Now Enrolling for 2026–27: Discover the Environmental Charter School

Choosing the right school matters. The Environmental Charter School (ECS) is a tuition-free, K–12 public charter school in Pittsburgh that blends strong academics with...

This is Penn State Greater Allegheny

Located just fifteen miles from Pittsburgh in McKeesport, Penn State Greater Allegheny offers the personalized experience of a small campus with the resources of...

Will the Pell Grant program run out of funds to help college students?

African Americans receive 57 PERCENT of Pell Grant funding, according to the Education Data Initiative. (Photo: Latrell Caton/Howard University) by Tcherika Petit-Frere Howard University News Service Many...

CCAC prepares students for success

Visit any of CCAC’s campuses and centers and you will find a diverse population of students engaged in exciting learning environments. They are preparing...

PPS powers up educator pipeline with bold new Career and Technical Education program

THE CELEBRATION OF THE NEW EMERGING EDUCATORS CTE PROGRAM AT PPS. On Oct. 10, Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) proudly celebrated the grand opening of its...

State budget resolution no quick fix for schools facing months of lapsed payments

PPS student Nina Louise Dagavarian protests plans to close her school, Wooslair Elementary, on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Anastasia Busby/PublicSource) Gridlock in Harrisburg has...

Students of color are at greater risk for reading difficulties – even in kindergarten

The achievement gap for young readers is stark, even in kindergarten. andresr/E+ via Getty Images by Paul L. Morgan, University at Albany, State University of...

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