Saint Vincent College launches fast-track program for aspiring educators
A new initiative at Saint Vincent College looks to combat the nationwide teacher shortage by fast-tracking students who wish to become educators.
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A new initiative at Saint Vincent College looks to combat the nationwide teacher shortage by fast-tracking students who wish to become educators.
On this Teach Me Tuesday, we're catching up with Ryan Warner, an innovative math teacher at Keystone Oaks Middle School.
Last year, nearly 9,000 teachers left the profession in Pennsylvania.
Duquesne University student Zoe Brunick joined us to talk about her pursuit of a career in education and why it's so important to her.
Western Pennsylvania is facing a growing teacher shortage, as thousands have left the profession, while fewer enter it. KDKA investigative producer Tory Wegerski joined us with more information on this story.
All week long, Team PTL is honoring their favorite teachers. This is Ron Smiley and David Highfield's pick!
All week long, Team PTL is honoring their favorite teachers. This is Mikey Hood's pick!
All week long, Team PTL is honoring their favorite teachers. This is Daisy Jade's pick!
Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, has been in the classroom for 14 years and told "CBS Mornings" authenticity is a big factor in her teaching.
A local educator is in the running for America's Favorite Teacher by Reader's Digest, and she needs your vote.
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.
As students return to the classroom, more schools are banning phones or otherwise restricting their use.
Pennsylvania's teacher shortage is in the spotlight again as teacher turnover is now at an all-time high.
The new program to support student-teachers was flooded with applications on the first day it was open.
The Beaver County Community College is letting high school students take college credits to become teachers.
The state Department of Education said the number of teachers getting certified is about a quarter of what it used to be.
With another school year just around the corner, school districts are focused on how to handle student behavior. Many schools are changing their approach when it comes to discipline.
A new report finds schools are beginning to hire inexperienced and underqualified teachers to fill positions due to an ongoing teacher shortage.
A recent report shows teachers in Pennsylvania are leaving the classroom and field of education faster than ever before. Host Heather Abraham is taking a closer look at The Genius Joy and Love Academy, which is a local program aimed at getting more students of color into the teaching profession.
The sudden death of a teacher prompted early dismissal Tuesday in the Albert Gallatin Area School District.
One lucky nurse and teacher will be treated to a day of pampering at the Tuscan Sun Spa in Canonsburg!
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.
We're treating teachers and nurses!
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
We will get a few flakes overnight, but little accumulation after a sunny and warm day.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Powered by marshmallows and a big heart, Xander O'Brien has strong opinions about breakfast.
A Pittsburgh-area bee farm is facing unimaginable loss. Its beehives and thousands and thousands of its bees have been turned to ash.
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
We will get a few flakes overnight, but little accumulation after a sunny and warm day.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Powered by marshmallows and a big heart, Xander O'Brien has strong opinions about breakfast.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
From issues to races, a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday took the pulse of Pennsylvania voters.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Democrat Jen Mazzocco defeated Republican Joseph Leckenby for Pennsylvania's 42nd House District seat, the AP projects.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Steelers president Art Rooney II said the new playing surface will be made with a different blend of grass than what has been used in the past.
The new uniforms will be used for the men's and women's teams along with the youth academy students.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
The U.S. and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran early Saturday.
A photo shows a person standing on the top of Pittsburgh's Gulf Tower, nearly 600 feet above ground.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
On most days, you'll find 8-year-old Xander O'Brien in his basement, hockey stick in hand, practicing slap shots on his net. But off the ice, he's working toward a very different goal: collecting 300 boxes of cereal to help feed kids in need. KDKA's Meghan Schiller 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.
