Public Education
Pittsburgh parents recount remote learning challenges as schools add more virtual learning daysTechnological issues, lack of communication and logistical challenges are frustrating parents in Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) as the district increases its number of virtual learning days. “This year alone, PPS has used… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh schools boost salaries, roster despite talk of consolidationEven as Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) has been discussing school closures and other cost-cutting measures, it ended the 2025 school year with a bigger roster and increased payroll spending, according to reports. Read More
Politics
City agency promotes ‘art of civil disobedience’ class hosted by socialists, anti-Trump activists(The Daily Signal) – A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, government agency is promoting an upcoming class by local leftist groups on “civil disobedience” from its social media accounts. The city’s Commission… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh bans all student cellphone use throughout school day in policy changeBefore Dec. 17, more than three-fourths of 56 Pittsburgh Public Schools had set their own regulations regarding student cellphones. The most recent school board meeting… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh School District may hire controversial diversity consultant(The Center Square) – The Pittsburgh School District may soon hire a consultant who’s drawn scrutiny for its alleged critical race theory training. The district is reviewing a contract with… Read More
Culture
University’s transgender debate response called unconstitutional(The Center Square) – Free speech attorneys sent a letter this week to University of Pittsburgh officials defending the organizers of a transgender issues debate that… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh schools’ overpayments to vendors skyrocket(The Center Square) – Pittsburgh Public Schools overpaid its vendors by at least $500,000 in 2019 and 2021, a dramatic increase from other recent years. According to city documents, the… Read More