Bethel Park School District among those taking a new approach to teacher in-service days
While you may think of in-service days for teachers as a prep day, at Bethel Park, it's something more.
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While you may think of in-service days for teachers as a prep day, at Bethel Park, it's something more.
A local educator is in the running for America's Favorite Teacher by Reader's Digest, and she needs your vote.
The Sarah Heinz House is a cornerstone of Pittsburgh's North Side community. Mikey recently had the opportunity to see first-hand how this community center, with the help of UPMC, shaping young minds in the area of STEAM. This segment was sponsored by UPMC.
West Virginia senators have voted to dismantle one of the nation's strictest school vaccination policies.
Coastal Carolina University's Michael Benson has been extended an offer to become president at West Virginia University.
The school asked her to provide them with documentation that they live in the district and despite providing it, they still kicked her kids out.
The Plum restaurant is taking inspiration from the classic "Book It" program to encourage reading for children.
Gov. Josh Shapiro will seek more money for underfunded public schools and public transit in his budget proposal unveiled Tuesday
The warmer weather means kids are back in class after spending much of last week learning from home because of the cold.
A senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls.
We're just 15 days away from the year 2025. For our kids, they may be reflecting back on the school year and thinking about how they can improve things for the rest of the year. Barron Whited, from the Agora Cyber Charter School, shared some ways to help children achieve that goal.
Lydia Lepish, a special education teacher in Butler County, is making a tremendous impact on her students and their parents. We were thrilled to have Lydia, who comes to us from Buffalo Elementary School in the Freeport School District.
To celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday, the Carnegie Science Center is hosting a 21-and-over Swiftie Science Night! We learned more about the event from Andrea Tomaro, the public and community programs coordinator for the Carnegie Science Center.
A former county school maintenance director in West Virginia is being charged in a scheme to steal about $3.4 million from a local board of education.
After learning about the "lighthouse" designation, we talked about the programs that are changing the way students learn right here in Western Pa.
Three Western Pa. school districts were recognized for their innovation and positive change for their students. Ryan Rydzewski, of the Grable Foundation, was here to talk about this with us.
A lawsuit filed by a pair of Massachusetts families is adding to the backlash against an approach to reading instruction that some schools still use despite evidence that it's not the most effective.
It's the latest example of how the use of artificial intelligence to create or manipulate images with sexual content has become a concern.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Around the country, advocates for Christian education have been finding ways to tap taxpayer money used more typically for public schools.
A program that incentivizes West Virginia families to pull their children out of K-12 public schools by offering them government-funded scholarships to pay for private school or homeschooling is expanding to cover military families that temporarily relocate out of state.
Junior Achievement of Western Pa. is hosting a stock market challenge at Stage AE in December. Doug Knepper, the educational content and curriculum manager at Junior Achievement of Western Pa., joined us to tell us more about the event. This segment is sponsored by Junior Achievement of Western Pa.
Natalie Ozeas fell in love with music when she was a child and now, even in retirement, she's still sharing that love with students.
Barron Whited, of Agora Cyber Charter School, stops by with some advice for the parents and students who are navigating the college application process this fall!
Pittsburgh Public Schools got the recommendation to close more than a dozen schools across the district.
Chase Horton, 23, is facing aggravated assault and reckless endangerment charges.
The Steelers began training camp on Tuesday, taking another step in the team's quest to capture a seventh Lombardi Trophy.
A line of storms could move through the area between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers opens on Tuesday.
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.
The Parkway East's brand-new Commercial Street Bridge is slated to reopen Monday, a week ahead of schedule.
A man in Pocono Township, Pennsylvania, is accused of shooting and killing his neighbor's rooster because it kept waking him up.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
Chase Horton, 23, is facing aggravated assault and reckless endangerment charges.
The Steelers began training camp on Tuesday, taking another step in the team's quest to capture a seventh Lombardi Trophy.
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.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
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 Shaker Woods Festival is an experience that is part time machine, part festival and it is sure to bring the magic alive for the entire family.
One Pittsburgh woman has taken the fun of a photobooth and mixed it with the mirror selfie trend to create an interactive mirror photobooth – the perfect way to capture all the fun of your special day.
Breezy Parrot Rescue has flown into our studio to share how their mission is continuing to grow, plus we got to meet some of their feathery friends!
Heather is back and joins David for their weekend rewind!
Daisy checks out Canonsburg's newest hot spot!
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.
The Steelers began training camp on Tuesday, taking another step in the team's quest to capture a seventh Lombardi Trophy.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
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.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after getting hit by a pitch.
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.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
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.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
KDKA-TV's Jennifer Borrasso talked to the first driver to cross new Commercial Street Bridge on Monday night.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The Parkway East's brand-new Commercial Street Bridge reopened a week ahead of schedule on Monday.
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.
