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PPS has increased staff despite fewer students, but may need to rethink its investments

by Lajja Mistry June 27, 2023June 26, 2023

The loss of one-time federal funds could lead to severe financial implications for the school district.

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This preteen is proud of her police officer dad, and also has ideas for better policing | S4, Ep. 7

by Jourdan Hicks January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Kelly Jane Walker (center) takes preschool students on a walk at Whirlybird Nature School in Beechwood Farms, Fox Chapel on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Walker turned away from a 14-year career with the Pittsburgh Public Schools, citing burnout. (Photo by Lilly Kubit/PublicSource)

Teacher burnout: A pandemic problem meets long-term realities

by Lajja Mistry October 27, 2022November 2, 2022

The entrance to a classroom at Lincoln Elementary.

New scholarship program adds to efforts to promote teacher diversity in Pittsburgh

by Oliver Morrison January 27, 2022September 7, 2022

The administration building of Pittsburgh Public Schools in Oakland. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

Some Pittsburgh Public Schools staff can’t live outside the city. Is it unfair or reasonable?

by TyLisa C. Johnson February 24, 2021February 24, 2021

City Charter High School junior Trinton Mickel (center) reads about current events in his cultural literacy class on March 25, 2019. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

PA schools no longer get a single grade. But the state still uses them to rate teachers. Explore the Allegheny County scores.

by Mary Niederberger April 4, 2019April 8, 2019