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.
Police said the increased law enforcement presence is the result of what they called "behavior within the community."
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
Township manager and secretary Mary Perez said the decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors and riders alike.
Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty.
A spokesperson for Pitt said they can't speak to the specific plans the university says for the Hemingway's property.
Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
Residents in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, said rats are still running rampant through their neighborhood.
Township manager and secretary Mary Perez said the decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors and riders alike.
A spokesperson for Pitt said they can't speak to the specific plans the university says for the Hemingway's property.
Police said the increased law enforcement presence is the result of what they called "behavior within the community."
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
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.
We’re learning easy exercises you can do right from your hotel room, so you can stay active wherever your travels take you.
This week's waiting child, Melody, has a huge imagination and a creative spirit. So, we took her to one of the most colorful and creative spaces around town.
It’s time to learn how a few simple tools can keep your summer essentials from playing hide-and-seek, and Happy Lark Home Organizing shows us how.
Daisy is taking us to a mountain retreat that wants to roll out the red carpet for you and your four-legged sidekick!
Jeff’s journey is expected to cover more than 3,000 miles and take several months to complete as he pedals from coast to coast in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
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.
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Storm chances will decrease throughout the day in Pittsburgh, but the windy conditions last. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley is tracking the latest.
Township manager Mary Perez said the decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors and riders alike.
Two weeks after a boil water advisory was lifted in Belle Vernon, residents say they still do not have answers.
Residents in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, said rats are still running rampant through their neighborhood.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh discusses the sports topics of the day with Pirates insider Robby Incmikoski.
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.
