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June 16, 2008, Harris to city grads: Keep the promise, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08168/890211-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 16, 2008, Taylor Allderdice High School designing teen a winner,http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_572940.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 15, 2008, The Next Page: Schenley High School -- a 'Green Building' ahead of its time, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08167/889837-109.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 13, 2008, Schenley proposal called ‘irresponsible’, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08165/889627-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 12, 2008, Community activist to head Promise scholarship program, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08158/887825-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 12, 2008, City school paraprofessionals ratify contract, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08164/889304-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 12, 2008, Peduto unveils plan for saving Schenley High, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08164/889474-100.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 12, 2008, Pre-K Counts, Head Start stress early education,http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_572176.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 4, 2008, Roosevelt favors Frick for sci-tech school site, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08156/887172-52.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 2, 2008, School districts get lesson in rising costs,
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_570538.html,
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 31, 2008, 33 students cited for drinking at Allderdice prom,
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_570396.html,
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 30, 2008, Teacher returns to class after her arrest in sting,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08151/886032-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 29, 2008, 18 city public schools accepting transfers,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08150/885688-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 28, 2008, Rush to judgment: Closing Schenley cannot be justified until the school district develops a high school reform plan, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08149/885218-35.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 28, 2008, City schools work so that vocational education sheds stigma,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08148/885068-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 24, 2008, More than 1000 apply for Promise scholarship,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08145/884506-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 22, 2008, School students accosted by suspect,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08143/883886-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 21, 2008, Analysis: A painful conclusion on closing city’s Schenley High School,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08142/883431-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 21, 2008, Life after Schenley: The district has to look beyond an ailing school,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08142/883431-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 17, 2008, Contract talks drag for city school staff,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08138/882717-52.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 12, 2008, City schools increasingly must teach non-English speakers, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08133/881136-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 9, 2008, URA to market city’s new scholarship program,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08130/880391-52.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 9, 2008, Necessity of Pittsburgh schools cell phones weighed,
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_566585.html,
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 7, 2008, Franco Harris named chairman of Pgh. Promise scholarships,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08128/879762-100.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 6, 2008, Roosevelt plans to make his recommendation on Schenley future on May 19,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08127/879407-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 4, 2008, Regional insights: Improving education is key to the future,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08127/879407-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 4, 2008, Schenley High’s future remains undecided,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08127/879407-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 4, 2008, City school tradesmen reject contract offer,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08127/879407-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 4, 2008, Meetings set on proposed changes in high schools,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08122/878122-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 21, 2008, City district slow to fill alternative school,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08081/866821-85.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 19, 2008, Education group debuts upgrades to online city schools guide,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08079/866164-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 19, 2008, State seeking to beef up programs for gifted students,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08079/866179-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 19, 2008, Pittsburgh Public Schools may put magnet schools under microscope,
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_557942.html,
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 14, 2008, Panel makes math recommendations,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08074/865082-85.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 14, 2008, Allegheny County Schools take look at saving money,
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_557172.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 11, 2008, City school career, technical courses to get major changes,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08074/865082-85.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 9, 2008, City schools’ 6-12 curriculum remains a work in progress,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08069/863674-52.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 8, 2008, State hearing focuses on racial achievement gap,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08068/863501-85.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 4, 2008, Students get in free to Heinz History Center,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08064/862262-85.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 4, 2008, ‘Promise’ scholarships extended to charters,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08064/862262-85.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 6, 2008, Rendell wants $2.6 billion more for education,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08037/855054-85.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 5, 2008, City considering sci-tech school at science center,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08036/854805-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 1, 2008, City plans scaled back for University partnership school,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08032/853935-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 31, 2007, Carrick teacher charged with sexual assault of teenage boy,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08031/853599-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 31, 2007, Talks continue with remaining city school units ,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07361/844770-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 30, 2007, Decision on Schenley High School postponed,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08030/853230-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 30, 2007, City schools head wants to slow realignment in the Hill,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08030/853309-100.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 26, 2007, Teachers, board approve 3-year city schools contract,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08026/852421-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 25, 2007, City school board votes to fire facilities chief,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08025/852081-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 24, 2007, City school board approves partnership with Penguins,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08024/851778-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 23, 2007, Hill leaders to take arena concerns to city school board,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08023/851342-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 14, 2008, Teachers union president facing challenges,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08014/849024-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 12, 2008, Contract talks for city teachers to resume Monday,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08012/848661-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 11, 2008, Principals in city return to instruction,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08011/848438-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 11, 2008, Magazine ranks Pennsylvania 10th for schools, with B- grade,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08011/848422-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 11, 2008, Pittsburgh teacher talks lead to next session Monday,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08011/848558-100.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 10, 2008, Graduation exam splits parents, educators, teacher union officials,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08010/848077-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 10, 2008, City teachers contract talks get bumpy,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08010/848061-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 10, 2008, State graduation test may get start in Pittsburgh,
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_546723.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
January 8, 2008, Postcards ask parents to help push for teachers contract,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08008/847496-52.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 5, 2008, Bonuses given to principals of 8 city academies,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08005/846884-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 29, 2007, City schools, teachers union continue bargaining,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07363/845236-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 28, 2007, City focuses on fundraising for ‘Promise’,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07362/844938-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 27, 2007, Mayor: UPMC move allows ‘aggressive’ Promise fundraising,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07361/844806-100.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 27, 2007, UPMC drops tax credit bid,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07361/844779-85.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 27, 2007, City teachers, schools continue contract talks,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07361/844770-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 22, 2007, City schools, union make progress in contract talks,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07356/843751-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 21, 2007, District closer to balancing its budget, Roosevelt says,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07355/843420-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 20, 2007, City schools OK UPMC tax credit,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07354/843181-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 19, 2007, City weighs UPMC trade-off,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07353/842763-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 18, 2007, City schools, teachers union meet about contract,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07352/842514-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 17, 2007, Effects of tuition programs in other cities promising but inconclusive,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07351/842268-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 13, 2007, City school board split on construction managers,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07347/841315-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 12, 2007, $80,000 study finds no answer in debate of city math programs,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07346/840936-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 6, 2007, City to use UPMC to entice more donors,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07340/839585-52.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 6, 2007, Talks continue between city school district, union,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07340/839536-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 5, 2007, UPMC gives huge grant for tuitions,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07339/839189-52.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 4, 2007, UPMC commits to $100 million for Pgh school scholarships,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07338/839092-100.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 4, 2007, Pittsburgh school board retains president,
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_541032.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
December 2, 2007, UPMC, CMU: No plan to buy Schenley,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07336/838497-85.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 2, 2007, City schools look to trim spending,
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_540776.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
November 11, 2007, 100 parents, alumni discuss Schenley High closing,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07315/833065-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 11, 2007, School test: The city’s new round of reform comes with risk,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07315/832694-35.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 10, 2007, Officials squash Schenley rumors,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07314/832812-54.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 9, 2007, A+ Schools rating guide is in the mail,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07313/832476-52.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 8, 2007, City schools avoid Pa. sanctions,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07312/832169-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 6, 2007, E-portfolios could keep city pupils on ‘Promise’ path,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08014/849022-52.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 6, 2007, Pittsburgh school budget holds line on taxes,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07310/831460-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 6, 2007, Mediators arrange sessions with Pittsburgh teachers,
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_536501.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 21, 2007, School strikes revive calls for a ban, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07294/827195-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 19, 2007, Police chief says schools suppress crime news, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07292/826721-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 19, 2007, Former city school administrator loses bid for Virgin Islands post, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07292/826683-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 19, 2007, Lights stayed on for after-school event at Peabody and nationwide, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07292/826659-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 19, 2007, City teachers reject binding arbitration, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07291/826361-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 18, 2007, Benefactor backs Pittsburgh principals, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_533208.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 18, 2007, Pittsburgh school district’s credit rating falls, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_533209.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 1, 2007, City schools to rethink magnets’ racial makeup,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07271/821193-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 1, 2007, City urges free tutoring to improve high schools,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07274/821911-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 28, 2007, No MRSA infection for city student, doctor says,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07271/821171-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 27, 2007, Student assaults city school police officer,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07270/821014-100.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 25, 2007, City schools, YMCA have high hopes for Lighthouse,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07242/813289-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 31, 2007, 2 Hill District school projects delayed for a year, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_525051.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
August 30, 2007, Educators encouraged by latest PSSA results, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07242/813289-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 30, 2007, City’s promise of college aid has yet to materialize, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07242/813288-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 30, 2007, Despite missing federal benchmarks, city schools ‘moving in right direction’, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07242/813287-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 23, 2007, New recruitment policy passes Pittsburgh School Board muster, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07242/813287-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 25, 2007, Pittsburgh school academies earn mixed reviews, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_514245.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 25, 2007, State board refuses to require foreign language studies because of high cost, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07176/796928-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 23, 2007, Pittsburgh schools choose ex-administrator to review career, technical education, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_513976.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 21, 2007, ACLU calls city schools’ bidding process ‘discriminatory’,http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07172/795894-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 21, 2007, Money to help reduce Pittsburgh school bus pollution,http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_513658.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 20, 2007, Pa. auditor general calls for state to change charter school funding,http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_513467.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 20, 2007, School board may put limits on students’ cell phones, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07171/795911-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 14, 2007, Weil, 7 other accelerated learning academies wrap up challenging school year for city district, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07165/794050-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
June 7, 2007, Board urged to boost minority contracts, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07158/792210-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 7, 2007, City schools to unveil 12 new courses, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07158/792201-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 6, 2007, City teachers need better curriculum training, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07157/791832-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 6, 2007, City schools need involved principals, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_511249.html, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 2, 2007, City of Pittsburgh’s K-8 schools get bad grades, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07153/790934-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 2, 2007, Politician wants WPIAL, City League to merge, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07152/790733-49.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 1, 2007, 4 from city schools win $4000 scholarships, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_511249.html, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 22, 2007, Pa. schools say they need more help from state, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07142/787969-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 22, 2007, City schools to tie principals’ pay to performance, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07142/787985-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 19, 2007, Few Pa. teachers are nationally certified, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_508523.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 17, 2007, City schools seek grant for discipline program, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07137/786800-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 16, 2007, Pittsburgh School Board: Hazuda, Romaniello to face off, Arnet wins, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07136/786364-181.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 15, 2007, Faison School to have 8th grade again, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07135/786094-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 13, 2007, Peabody High School gets words of wisdom from ex-gang member, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_507456.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 9, 2007, City high schools may drop or share programs, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07129/784471-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 8, 2007, City schools shrinking; big cuts looming, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07128/784283-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 8, 2007, Teacher honored for dedication to ‘sparking minds’, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_506559.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 2, 2007, City schools superintendent applicant seeks foundations' records, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07122/782622-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 30, 2007, Bill would share student mental data with parents, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07120/782115-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 30, 2007, The drive is on to save recess, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07120/782199-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 30, 2007, Three enter city school board race, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07120/782166-181.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 28, 2007, Perry academy student facing charges in latest bomb threat, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_505062.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
April 26, 2007, Board denies renewal of E. Liberty charter school, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07116/781073-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 26, 2007, Bomb hoaxes at 2 city schools don’t disrupt classes, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07116/781234-100.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 25, 2007, Pittsburgh schools rethinking special ed logistics, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07115/780760-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 24, 2007, Pittsburgh’s black students have less AP access, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_504219.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
April 24, 2007, City’s placing of special-needs students questioned, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07114/780436-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 22, 2007, Seven cited as ‘Teachers of Excellence’, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07112/780056-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 22, 2007, Activist planning education rally, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07111/779864-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 17, 2007, Some want contraception taught in city’s schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07107/778610-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 17, 2007, Young voters endorse Pittsburgh Public School Board candidates, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_503145.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
April 16, 2007, Pittsburgh College aid plan off to slow start, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_502920.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
April 12, 2007, Study shows city schools test scores are improving, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07102/777267-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 11, 2007, Reformed plan for Pittsburgh schools detailed, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_502146.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
April 9, 2007, City unveils phase one of plan for better high schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07099/776352-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 5, 2007, Schools sued over aid to minority firms, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07095/775348-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 5, 2007, Contractor sues Pittsburgh Public Schools over minority set-aside, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_501316.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
April 4, 2007, Steady at the top: Roosevelt’s extension is a strong show of support (editorial), http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07094/774858-192.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 1, 2007, School workers authorize strike, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07091/774308-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 28, 2007, City to create safety zones around schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07087/772981-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 28, 2007, Pittsburgh high school forum draws crowd; airs suggestions, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07087/773032-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 23, 2007, Performance pay slated for city principals, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07082/771912-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 23, 2007, Allderdice gets new principal--again, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07082/771885-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 22, 2007, City school board extends Roosevelt’s contract, raises pay, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07081/771596-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 20, 2007, City schools get poll results on parental satisfaction, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07079/770931-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 16, 2007, Pittsburgh board offers Roosevelt contract to 2011, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_498027.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 16, 2007, City parents voice concerns over schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07075/769961-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 16, 2007, Board may give schools chief 3 more years, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07075/769932-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 16, 2007, Questions mar 6th-grade state math test, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07075/769944-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 15, 2007, City schools to offer full day summer classes, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07074/769652-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 13, 2007, Lawmakers consider bill calling for all schools to rein in bullying, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07072/768978-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 12, 2007, State reading, math exams to measure how students and city district are doing, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07071/768739-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 8, 2007, State official calls for financial incentives to merge school districts, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07067/767653-54.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 8, 2007, Late school closings flunked by parents, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07067/767653-54.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 5, 2007, Students assaults on teachers hit high in 2006, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07064/766954-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 3, 2007, City schools’ tutoring program cut despite success, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07062/766526-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 2, 2007, Parents seeking more input in Pittsburgh schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07061/766207-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 1, 2007, City schools mum on plans for Duquesne district, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07060/765908-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 23, 2007, Parents decry losing school guards, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07054/764394-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 19, 2007, Wall of Fame extols Westinghouse High grads, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07050/763271-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 16, 2007, City district making up payments to charter schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07047/762593-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
February 15, 2007, Charter school official seeks state probe of city district, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07046/762285-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
February 13, 2007, Brookline school parents complain of overcrowding, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07044/761669-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
February 11, 2007, Charter Schools lag behind in performance, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_492741.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
February 11, 2007, Cyber schools have test results behind most of their peers, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_492742.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
February 9, 2007, Woman reverses endorsement vow, will run for school board, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07040/760616-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
February 7, 2007, CMU students devise a plan for sci-tech high school in city, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07038/759979-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
February 7, 2007, Deny 3 charters, Pittsburgh school officials advise, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_492087.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
February 7, 2007, PA students improve on Advanced Placement Exams, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07038/759956-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
February 6, 2007, Task force recommends moving Vann School into Milliones building, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07037/759756-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
February 3, 2007, Rand researcher who rated the city’s schools is leaving, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07034/759186-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
January 25, 2007, Private firm hired to run school for disruptive students, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07025/756645-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
January 17, 2007, District may shift pupils from Faison School in Homewood, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07017/754337-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
January 15, 2006, Foundation money may aid city high school makeover, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07015/753933-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
January 12, 2006, Teachers union gives $10,000 to new city scholarship fund, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07012/753263-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
January 11, 2006, City school official: New curricula boost students’ test results, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07011/752960-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
January 11, 2006, 45 local teachers earn national board certification, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07011/752987-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
January 10, 2006, Task force outlines vision for future of city’s high schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07010/752554-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
January 8, 2006, City plan for high schools may mean big change, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07008/752079-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
January 6, 2006, City schools considering private firm to educate chronically unruly students, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07006/751779-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
December 23, 2006, Problems may oust Faison 8th-graders, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06357/748495-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
December 21, 2006, Report: Education funds misdirected, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06355/747819-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
December 20, 2006, State pays more for high school students taking college classes, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_486349.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
December 20, 2006, City schools adopt no-raise budget, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06354/747453-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
December 20, 2006, City school board OKs $531M budget, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_485010.html, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
December 18, 2006, City school capitol budget sparks warning, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06332/741675-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
December 18, 2006, Parents feel left behind by curriculum, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_484686.html, The Pittsburgh Tribune Review
December 18, 2006, City foundations can’t promise funding, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_484332.html, The Pittsburgh Tribune Review
December 15, 2006, City schools upgrade marketing to shine image, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06349/746369-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
December 14, 2006, City school board hires deputy to aid Roosevelt, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06348/746090-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
December 14, 2006, Free college offered to grads, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_484067.html, The Pittsburgh Tribune Review
December 14, 2006, Tuition grants a lure for city schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06348/746063-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
December 13, 2006, City school officials plan to layoff 61 workers, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06348/746063-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
December 14, 2006, ‘Fun’ school on A+ list, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_483945.html, The Pittsburgh Tribune Review
December 11, 2006, Report from A+ Schools unveiled, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06345/745220-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
December 7, 2006, Papale picked to lead Holy Family Institute, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06341/744214-54.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 30, 2006, E. Hills residents seek to turn closed school into community hub, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06334/742399-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 29, 2006, School solicitor loses federal appeal on securities fraud, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06333/741969-28.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 28, 2006, ‘Oprah’ puts spotlight on beneficence of local shoe project, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06332/741675-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 27, 2006, State urging districts to get tough on school skippers, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06331/741532-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 25, 2006, Teachers, administrators at Weil Academy labor hard to raise student scores, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06329/741199-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 23, 2006, Information chief hired, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06327/740816-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 28, 2006, Few details unveiled in Pittsburgh schools’ Spampinato pact, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06325/740082-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 17, 2006, Charter middle school to shut Nov. 29, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06321/739087-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 16, 2006, Board pays Spampinato $213,000 to end dispute, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06320/738799-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 15, 2006, District mum about Spampinato, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06319/738382-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 14, 2006, Charter school backed, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06318/738243-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 14, 2006, School official may return from leave, turn consultant, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06318/738176-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 10, 2006, City schools try to hold line on taxes, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06314/737192-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 9, 2006, City schools want to close 2 more charter schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06313/736917-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 9, 2006, Parents risking jail/Truancy cases continued for 90 days in charter school dispute, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06313/736858-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 8, 2006, Forum seeks input on resolving conflicts between charter, public schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06312/736451-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 7, 2006,
Classes resume at Peabody today after power outage,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06311/736462-298.stm,
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 7, 2006,
City's schools lose more students,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06311/736277-298.stm,
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 3, 2006,
Tougher reading program means low city grades,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06307/735305-298.stm,
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 2, 2006, Roosevelt: Move Rogers school for arts into closed Milliones building, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06306/734980-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 2, 2006, Roosevelt: Deficit won't require tax hike, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_477815.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 30, 2006,
Rand Corp. analyst hired to calculate educational success,
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06303/734084-298.stm,
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
October 30, 2006, Roosevelt in talks to extend contract, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/education/s_477296.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 10, 2006, Schools rethink reasons for recess, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06283/728841-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 4, 2006, School system receives fiscal warning, http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_473431.html, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 4, 2006, City schools' reserve fund is safe -- for the moment, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06277/727213-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 3, 2006, Allderdice High School Principal is removed, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06276/726918-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 2, 2006, 1992 race bias suit against city schools finally gets settled, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06275/726711-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 29, 2006, Charter school vows to stay open, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06272/726026-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September, 29, 2006, School board takes up Roosevelt’s contract, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06272/726118-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 28, 2006, School board votes to close Career Connections school, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06271/725715-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 27, 2006, City questions credentials of charter middle school, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06270/725289-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 26, 2006, Board members complaints about city school are debunked, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06269/725065-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 23, 2006, City may assess if school reforms working, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06266/724293-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 21, 2006, Decision due Tuesday on Propel School, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06264/723510-55.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 20, 2006, Pittsburgh school board considers Roosevelt contract extension, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06263/723277-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 13, 2006, City offering transfers from lagging high schools to Langley, Allderdice, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06256/721324-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 11, 2006, Attendance below expectations at new accelerated learning academies, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06254/720805-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 7, 2006, Charter school to open in city despite appeals, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06250/719700-298.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 31, 2006, City schools open doors to revamped district, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06243/717750-53.stm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 27, 2006 - City superintendent appoints 23 to task force on improving high schools, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 20, 2006 - School recognized for narrowing achievement gap, Tribune Review
July 20, 2006 - City schools agree to manage Duquesne, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 19, 2006 - Ex-banker tapped to help city schools, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 19, 2006 - District attracts funds, Tribune Review
July 18, 2006 - Charter school urged again, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 16, 2006 - Attempting a Turnaround: All-new $8.4 million city school curriculum, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 13, 2006 - 1 of 3 city kids drop out, Tribune Review
July 13, 2006 - Angry board spurns dropout study, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 12, 2006 - City schools' plan to manage Duquesne district is fast-tracked, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 12, 2006 - City schools to look at ways to reduce dropout rate, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 11, 2006 - All-in-one plan for reforming underachieving schools Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 6, 2006 - City may help operate Duquesne schools, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 5, 2006 - Board considers alternative program for city's most troubled students, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 27, 2006 - Roosevelt's sailing gets rougher, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 26, 2006 - Roosevelt decides to stay in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 31, 2006 - Roosevelt sees plan imperiled by dispute, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 30, 2006 - City teachers reject offer in a close vote, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 29, 2006 - City board faces tough issues in trying to sell 27 old schools, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 23, 2006 - City public school reform continues on fast track, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 21, 2006 - City parents fight proposal to close more city schools, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 15, 2006 - City school chief Roosevelt looks to cut 130 administrative jobs, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 12, 2006 - Magnet school program slated for overhaul, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 28, 2006 - Black board members criticize school reorganization plan, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 28, 2006 - Audit: city schools curriculum 'uneven', Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 21, 2006 - Pittsburgh schools chief places top math official on leave, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 6, 2006 - Roosevelt protests fact-finder report on city teacher pay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 26, 2006 - 9 positions created for city academies, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 24, 2006 - Roosevelt handles questions on school downsizing proposal, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 20, 2006 - Hazelwood residents ask district to keep Burgwin School open, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 9, 2006 - Could faltering Homewood Montessori School thrive at new site?, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
For Pittsburgh Public School articles from 2005, click here.
For Pittsburgh Public School articles from 2004, click here.
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Attempting a Turnaround: An occasional series about efforts to change the course of Pittsburgh's public schools
Part 1: June 11, 2006, All-in-one plan for reforming underachieving schools, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06162/697366-298.stm
Part 2: June 25, 2006, Benefits seen putting middle schools into K-8s, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06176/700759-298.stm
Part 3: July 16, 2006, All-new $8.4 million city school curriculum, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06197/706224-53.stm
Part 4: August 13, 2006, Nontraditional leader moves schools ahead in Philadelphia, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06225/713148-53.stm
Part 5: August 20, 2006, Academies key to plan for raising achievement, http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06232/714644-298.stm
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A+ Schools
February 19, 2006 - Forum:
The right path for the city schools, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 29, 2005 - High
hopes for new city superintendent, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 26, 2004 - Newsmaker:
Victor Papale / He returns to steer school watchdog group, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 21, 2004 - Papale
named head of city schools group, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 11, 2004 - A+
Schools meet a chance to air views, Tribune Review
June 11, 2004 - School
watchdog group takes hard look at district, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 9, 2004 - A+
Schools plans to listen to the public, Tribune Review
March 19, 2004 - Group
forms to study school improvement, Pittsburgh Business Times
March 19, 2004 - Idea
to appoint school board on hold, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 17, 2004 - Editorial:
Friendly watchdog / A new oversight group can help the city schools,
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 16, 2004 - Group
envisions A+ education here, Tribune Review
March 16, 2004 - New
watchdog group to fund school studies, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 15, 2004 - A+ Schools" Citizens' Alliance Formed;
Public Engagement and Initiatives are Planned
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April 19, 2005 - Group wants more minority teachers, Tribune Review
March 29, 2005 - Federal official says schools lag on technology, Tribune Review
March 24, 2005 - School boards grapple with new law's ramifications, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 23, 2005 - Schools raise red flag: Governor's Act 72 comments stir suspicions for some, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 7, 2005 - Lawmakers revise state sales tax plan, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 31, 2005 - School districts could give slot revenue a spin, Tribune Review
November 12, 2004 - Report: 62 schools make grade, but reading, math scores still disappointing, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 25, 2004 - 81% of Pa. schools get passing grades, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 26, 2004 - State test scores improve, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 13, 2004 - State plans to promote national certification for teachers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 22, 2004 - Group says school boards need to head to class, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Community and Parent Involvement
May 3, 2005 - Project targets racial gap in city school test scores, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 19, 2004 - Group urges educational activism, Tribune Review
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August 19, 2004 - No hazy, lazy days for learning, Tribune Review
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April 1, 2004 - 'No Child' legislation criticized at meeting, Lancaster On-line
March 31, 2004 - No child left behind, Herald Standard
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WASHINGTON,DC, April 20, 2005 - Officials Moving to Sell Some Schools, Washington Post
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August 9, 2005 - Boston, MA - School chief post to draw crowded field, Boston Globe
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A+ Schools
Pittsburgh's Community Alliance for Public Education
Regional Enterprise Tower
Suite 1850
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.258.2660
412.258.2666 fax