Teacher appreciation? Try better pay, more governors say
As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession.
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As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession.
PTL's Heather Abraham unveils the Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and then visits Millie's Homemade Ice Cream headquarters to find out more about a sweet summer reading program!
Test scores in history and civics have declined slightly for eighth grade students in the U.S., according to results that show an increasing number of children lack a basic understanding of either subject.
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr is back to talk about what's in store for this year's Remake Learning Days program.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Maggie Burke, who will be graduating from Duquesne University, to become an educator. She has overcome dyslexia and wants to give back to young people.
The superintendent from the North Allegheny School District is on the move.
The superintendent from the North Allegheny School District is on the move.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Damola and Wole Idowu, a father and son duo inspiring kids to learn the STEAM subjects through video game superheroes!
West Virginia University says it will no longer require applicants to submit SAT or ACT test scores.
The grant funding and program will aim to break the stigma surrounding disabilities.
Thousands of professors, part-time lecturers and graduate student workers at New Jersey's flagship university have gone on strike — the first such job action in the school's 257-year history.
We're getting a look inside the Busy Bean Café at Hampton Township High School. It's where students are getting real-life experience that isn't available in textbooks.
Abby Zwerner, a first-grade teacher in Virginia, is suing school officials for allegedly ignoring multiple warning signs on the day of the shooting.
Penn State is hiring VCU's Mike Rhoades to be its new men's basketball coach, a person involved in the decision tells The Associated Press.
Parents complained when sixth-grade students were shown photos of Michelangelo's "David" statue during an art history lesson.
The proposal could significantly change how professors and students experience the state's public universities and colleges.
We're at Junior Achievement's BizTown with Koppers and STEAM students making and marketing and selling slime!
A local student is headed to the national spelling bee!
You and the kids and mark National Read Across America Day with this great book selection from the Allegheny County Library Association.
March 2 is National Read Across America Day.
The superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools has put out a request for a reading event.
In this Books & Beyond, we're debuting February's book, Love Monster. Plus, Allegheny County Library Association's Carrie Lane shows us some of the cool stuff you can check out of the library - it's not just books!
Legislation last session to require more charter school accountability, but it didn't go anywhere
Lots of parents say they want to volunteer in their children's schools. Not as many parents actually manage to do it. Why the discrepancy?
PTL's Heather Abraham visits Spark Books in Aspinwall to find out how their relationship with the Allegheny County Library Association is impacting children around the area.
A man has been banned from all Six Flags parks after a viral video showed him eating Chicken McNuggets on a roller coaster.
Derrick Green is accused of killing his wife and her 11-year-old daughter inside a home in Columbus, Ohio.
Two men pleaded guilty to hacking girls' Snapchat accounts and stealing sexually explicit photos.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
In New Kensington, police arrested more than half a dozen people this week who are accused of breaking into the former Citizens General Hospital.
A man has been banned from all Six Flags parks after a viral video showed him eating Chicken McNuggets on a roller coaster.
Derrick Green is accused of killing his wife and her 11-year-old daughter inside a home in Columbus, Ohio.
Two men pleaded guilty to hacking girls' Snapchat accounts and stealing sexually explicit photos.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
In New Kensington, police arrested more than half a dozen people this week who are accused of breaking into the former Citizens General Hospital.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Following several calls for him to relinquish his position as council president, Catena is planning to step down from leadership.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back with us and he's giving us the best of the weekend as he does every Thursday!
As beautiful as your trees in your front and backyards can be, they can pose a risk to power lines. So, if you have plans to plant some this summer, Daisy Jade has some tips on which ones are power line friendly.
The backyard barbecue has become predictable with the same foods, the same sauces, and the same recipes, but chef Bill Fuller is here to give you some inspiration on how you can spice them up!
You don't need a passport, a plane ticket, or travel reservations to get that tropical getaway this summer. In fact, it's right in Cranberry! Daisy Jade is checking out the Bamboo Bar & Beach!
The National Spelling Bee is back, and so are the Heinz classic glass bottles! Heather and David talk about all of that and more!
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Chicago Cubs ended their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Radio host, restaurateur, and wrestler Marc "Bubba" Snider is looking to add one more accomplishment to his already impressive resume.
Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago's losing streak to 10 games.
The Penguins have re-signed longtime forward Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and a new song may be the unofficial summer anthem.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
The Carnegie International exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art opened earlier this month.
It's been 15 years since the Disney Store called Ross Park Mall home, but it's coming back starting this weekend.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
This week on Fan Nation, we meet the Ricci Family, who helped pioneer the game of marbles throughout the Pittsburgh area.
Two of seven defendants who were indicted by a federal grand jury for orchestrating a scheme to access and sell sexually explicit content from social media pleaded guilty this week to their respective charges. They appeared to be the ringleaders in this scheme that prosecutors said included victims who were minors. Lauren Linder reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Multiple shots were fired at Pittsburgh Police officers and ATF agents on Wednesday night in the city's Hill District.
A homeowner in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood says a utility repair project has turned her yard into a frozen, muddy mess, and she's spent months waiting for it to be properly restored.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
