Startable empowers entrepreneurial kids to turn ideas into businesses
“Every kid has that potential. I think that’s a part of the program, to get them to look and see things through a different lens."
23 May 2022
Career expo at Ross Park Mall promises interactive exhibits for kids interested in STEM fields
The free event on May 14 will offer hands-on experiences with drones, robotics, computer coding and other technologies.
06 May 2022
Students with disabilities gaining more opportunities to go to Western PA colleges
As their peers without disabilities graduate high school and embark on college journeys, students in these programs are able to follow a similar path.
03 May 2022
Pittsburgh-area student teachers help close pandemic learning gaps
PINJ reported that state test scores for the 2020-2021 school year showed proficiency rates in English language arts, math and science were down significantly across the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
26 Apr 2022
Homeless students in Allegheny County face school disruptions due to bus driver shortage
As the pandemic eases its grip on education, local homeless students have yet to return to a normal school day.
04 Apr 2022
Hosanna House launches new Center for Aviation Technology and Training
The idea is to grab a kid’s imagination to envision themselves in an aviation career, to learn about the opportunities and to begin the training that will fulfill those ambitions.
14 Mar 2022
WQED’s ‘dynamic duo’ wins national award and a $15,000 boost for early childhood education in Pittsburgh
They’ve made WQED a recognized leader in family engagement and early learning, with their education models being adopted by other public media stations across the country.
09 Mar 2022
PA Department of Education test results confirm that PPS students fell behind during the pandemic
Standardized test scores for the 2020-2021 school year show proficiency rates in English language arts, math and science are down significantly across the PPS district.
07 Mar 2022
Record $10 million gift will establish Joseph Ballay Center for Design Fusion at CMU
The Center will serve as a central hub for design courses for CMU, executive education, sponsored projects and design research.
28 Feb 2022
Why CCAC’s enrollment declined during the pandemic and what it means for Allegheny County
More than nine in 10 of CCAC graduates go on to live and work locally, but thousands fewer students have enrolled during the pandemic.
22 Feb 2022