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Category: EDUCATION

More than 100 people attended the North Allegheny School District board meeting Wednesday night to discuss the district's partnership with a security firm called INPAX. Some parents and residents found social media posts from the INPAX CEO to be offensive and disturbing. (Photo by Juliette Rihl/PublicSource)
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Social media posts by Pittsburgh security firm spark concerns over its partnership with North Allegheny School District

by Juliette Rihl April 19, 2018April 26, 2018
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Meet Colton, a student with Down syndrome, who plans to take part in the wave of inclusive higher ed programs.

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Dr. Thomas Parran Jr. is a public health icon with a legacy marred by unethical behavior. The University of Pittsburgh is considering if Parran Hall should be renamed. (Photo by Mila Sanina/PublicSource)
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Pitt to remove Dr. Thomas Parran’s name from university building. Here’s why.

by Jeffrey Benzing March 27, 2018August 8, 2019
Posted inCOMMUNITY STORYTELLING, EDUCATION, Equity, FIRST PERSON, Let's talk about RACE

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‘Doing food different’ connects elementary students with a Pittsburgh program training people with barriers to employment

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Rep. Ed Gainey and Wilkinsburg police officer Donald Hamlin fear arming teachers will cause confusion during a school crisis. Both oppose legislation to allow teachers to carry firearms. (Photo by Heather Mull/PublicSource)
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From Wilkinsburg to Harrisburg, citizens and lawmakers alike discuss issue of arming school employees

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One Pittsburgh student’s relationship to food illustrates what healthier school lunches can do for kids

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Why the debate about school safety and increased security may exacerbate the school-to-prison pipeline

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Could Anthony Hamlet’s staunch focus fix legacy problems at the Pittsburgh Public Schools?

by Mary Niederberger February 14, 2018February 21, 2018
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A small Allegheny County school district is experimenting with cutting-edge technology

by Eleanor Chute February 1, 2018February 1, 2018

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