Point Park, Bradenton, Florida exploring potential partnership

The City of Bradenton and Point Park University announced they are exploring a potential partnership to expand the university south.

• Aug 13

How Pittsburgh Public Schools is trying to decrease chronic absenteeism

Chronic absenteeism may be the biggest problem facing Pittsburgh Public Schools and other urban districts.

• Aug 11

New program encourages deaf students to pursue careers in STEM

The Assembly building in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood is home to a special academic endeavor for area young people.

• Jul 29

High schools can get grant money to help transition to later start times

High schools in Pennsylvania can now get state grant money to help them transition to later start times.

• Jul 27

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics partnering with American Airlines

A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.

• Jul 24

WVU's Washington Center faces questions over low student enrollment

The Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship was created by state lawmakers and funded with taxpayer dollars. But enrollment has become a point of contention.

• Jul 17

Shapiro touts state budget's investments in education at event in Monroeville

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro celebrated $678 million in new investments in education as part of the newly signed state budget.

• Jul 16

Parent group claims Pittsburgh Public Schools' closures violate civil rights

A group of parents has filed a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission in an effort to prevent Pittsburgh Public Schools from carrying out its closure plan.

• Jul 14

Jeannette City School District to limit cell phone use during the school day

The Jeannette City School District is joining a growing number of schools limiting cell phone use during the school day.

• Jul 14

Citizen Science Lab brings hands-on STEM to Pittsburgh's Hill District

A state-of-the-art science and technology center opened in Pittsburgh's Hill District.

• Jun 19

Carnegie Mellon alumna snags Tony Award for best musical

A Carnegie Mellon University alumna won a Tony Award for her work on "Schmigadoon!," which took home best musical on Sunday night.

• Jun 8

Pittsburgh Public Schools board votes to approve plan to close schools

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board voted to approve a plan to close 12 schools and nine buildings.

• May 27

Woodland Hills superintendent and school board square off over his firing

There will be a showdown Thursday night between the Woodland Hills School District and its superintendent.

• May 22

New Pittsburgh Public Schools board taking up controversial plan to close schools

The new Pittsburgh Public Schools board is once again taking up a controversial plan to close seven schools.

• May 19

How a reading competition is improving scores at Pittsburgh-area schools

Teachers across western Pennsylvania have found a way to get third graders excited about reading through a program developed by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and U.S. Steel.

• May 18

Show More