School choice debate continues in Pennsylvania
Legislation last session to require more charter school accountability, but it didn't go anywhere
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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.
Organizations are working to help families and get kids in the classroom every day; KDKA's Kristine Sorensen reports.
The woman worried she could lose everything — but a stranger from the internet offered to help.
Commonwealth Charter Academy teacher Ms. Alexis McCarthy tells us how teaching health and physical education online can have its benefits.
PTL's Daisy Jade gets a tour of Commonwealth Charter Academy's TechWorks facility where she dances with a robotic dog and checks out the students' latest projects.
PTL's Mikey Hood visits Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy to find out how the teachers there are challenging the students with unique lessons and projects.
In this week's Ask a Teacher, Commonwealth Charter Academy's Ms. Alexis McCarthy tells us why she wanted to be a teacher.
In this week's Educator Spotlight, we're honoring Ms. Lauren Yost, a Commonwealth Charter Academy fourth and fifth grade health and physical education teacher.
This Ask The Teacher question goes to Commonwealth Charter Academy 8th grade science teacher Ms. Margaret Sartori!
This week's Educator Spotlight shines on Ms. Jill McGurgan at sixth grade language arts teacher with Commonwealth Charter Academy.
This week's Educator Spotlight features Commonwealth Charter Academy 12th grade English teacher, Hayley Hulbert.
We're talking with Carrie Lowery, the Youth Services Specialist at the Bridgeville and South Fayette Libraries, about how local libraries are on a mission to make everyone feel included.
Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.
In this Ask The Teacher, Commonwealth Charter Academy's Ms. Alexis McCarthy is telling us how she makes gym class fun!
The Educator Spotlight shines on Kylie Hogan an Environmental Sciences teacher with Commonwealth Charter Academy.
People who kept making student loan payments during the health crisis can get a refund and then apply for forgiveness — here's how.
In this Ask A Teacher, Commonwealth Charter Academy seventh grade science teacher, Ms. Alexis Schemel Wilkie is talking about her club -- Girls Who Game.
Just how much impact and damage was done by the pandemic on education?
In this week's Ask The Teacher, Commonwealth Charter Academy's Ms. Margaret Sartori, an eighth grade science teacher is answering 11-year-old Brayden's question.
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison talks with Patrice Matamoros, the president of Junior Achievement of Western Pa., about JA Biztown and how it's giving teens real world experience.
CBS News Pittsburgh brings you a look at how music education students and teachers have adapted their curriculum since the start of the Pandemic
This Ask The Teacher question goes to Commonwealth Charter Academy 8th grade science teacher Ms. Margaret Sartori!
Teachers in Ohio's largest school district have voted to go on strike with classes scheduled to resume this week.
James McCann singled in the winning run in the 12th inning, and the Diamondbacks held on for an 8-7 win over the Pirates.
Lamar Blackwell, the chief of staff for Pittsburgh Public Schools, was arrested and charged after his girlfriend told police he choked her.
A man and woman were found shot to death in a vehicle on West Barivista Drive in Penn Hills, authorities said.
A woman is accused of driving 117 mph on Route 28 while high on marijuana with two kids in the back seat.
A "violent" gang was dealt a "major blow" after 10 people were arrested in Ohio as part of an eight-month investigation, officials said.
About 24 hours after the Commercial Street Bridge was imploded, crews hit dynamite that had unknowingly failed to detonate, causing another explosion that sent workers running.
A man and woman were found shot to death in a vehicle on West Barivista Drive in Penn Hills, authorities said.
A woman is accused of driving 117 mph on Route 28 while high on marijuana with two kids in the back seat.
A "violent" gang was dealt a "major blow" after 10 people were arrested in Ohio as part of an eight-month investigation, officials said.
Sarosh Sheth, an Ohio State University student, was killed after a driver allegedly ran a red light and crashed onto a sidewalk.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
The Persad Center in Lawrenceville is just one of the organizations you can donate to during the Pittsburgh Foundation’s One Day of Giving on Aug. 4.
Scratch & Co. is bringing Shark Week to life in Pittsburgh. They’ve brought some “jaw-some” shark-inspired menu items to help celebrate!
Thanks to the work of Bonnie DeMotte, a local nonprofit in Sharpsburg is helping change the grocery landscape for its community.
We’re headed to the attic to clear out some treasures with Dr. Lori! Do you know what these treasures are worth?
Daisy Jade brings us to this brand-new spot in West View that’s putting a giant twist on the American classic.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
James McCann singled in the winning run in the 12th inning, and the Diamondbacks held on for an 8-7 win over the Pirates.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Steelers began training camp on Tuesday, taking another step in the team's quest to capture a seventh Lombardi Trophy.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Brandon Lowe singled home Billy Cook in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
A man and woman were found shot to death in a vehicle on West Barivista Drive in Penn Hills, authorities said.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The chief of staff for Pittsburgh Public Schools was arrested and charged after his girlfriend told police he choked her.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing. But how much power does your town really have to stop or even modify them? Andy Sheehan reports.
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.
