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WPXI Pittsburgh

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Local career tech school teachers plan to strike if contract not reached

Teachers at a local career tech school say they plan to strike.

Monroeville, PA · 1d

The Daily American

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Exclusive: Shanksville school secretary receives state award

Gail Edwards, elementary secretary at Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School, is one of two school employees recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education with the 2027 Pennsylvania Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award for exceptional contributions to school and community. BillieJo Pecht, alternative education paraprofessional at Penns Valley Jr./Sr. High School in the Penns Valley Area School District, is the second honoree for 2027. Edwards said she didn’t know she was nominated. "It was a surprise," Edwards said. "Over the summer I got an email that said I was selected to move on in the process." Edwards was interviewed by PDE staff, and the school submitted five staff letters of support along with three letters from parents. Edwards said the letters from students’ families were especially meaningful. What is the RISE Award? The RISE Award was established by Congress in 2019 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It honors a school employee who provides exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through high school. The RISE award is the equivalent of the PA Teacher of the Year award for nonteaching school employees. More: Looking for a place to get a delicious meal this Thanksgiving? To be eligible for the award,

Shanksville, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Pitt Eats expands reusable container program

Since the program launched in January 2025, students have checked out more than 22,000 containers.

Pittsburgh, PA · 22h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Forbes Road tech school teachers threaten Dec. 1 strike without new contract

Teachers at the Forbes Road Career and Technology Center plan to strike starting Dec. 1 if they don’t reach a contract with school officials by then. The Forbes Road Education Association is the union representing about 30 teachers at the Career and Technology Center. Teachers are responsible for instruction and career preparation in fields ranging from veterinarian sciences to cosmetology to auto mechanics and much more. Since the end of last school year, six teachers have left the school.

Forbes Rd, PA · 1d
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Vanderbilt Hit by BYOD Ransomware Gang Claiming 1M SSNs

Vanderbilt University confirmed an “active cybersecurity incident” on Monday, November 9, and told users to shut down university devices as the BYOD ransomware group listed the school on its leak site. The group claims it holds more than one million Social Security numbers and has taken over the university’s data center.

Nashville, TN · 2d

deepcreektimes.com

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Southern Garrett Marching Band Wins 2026 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship

The Southern Garrett Marching Band won the 2026 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship with a score of 94.2, Southern Garrett High School shared on Nov. 9. The school said the win came the day before. The band also won the award for best music. According to the school, the...

Garrett, PA · 1d

erienewsnow.com

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Pitt Dental Medicine Program Receives Over $9.4M for Rural Training

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has received $9.4 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a program. This program trains oral health care providers in rural communities where access to dental care is limited. The school announced November 9 that the Rural Health Transformation Plan funding will...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Parents demand answers about mold in Monessen City School District

Parents in Monessen raised concerns with the school board Monday night after a KDKA investigation revealed problems with mold.

Monessen, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Parents concerned students’ school is making them sick amid construction; district tests air quality

A spokesperson for the district said all health concerns are taken seriously and that communication with parents will continue on the topic.

Carnegie, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Local family opening school in Ghana in memory of son

Matthew and Gretchen Fischer are traveling to Ghana to open Benjamin’s School of Hope, a school built in memory of their son who died in 2022.

Robinson Township, PA · 1d

NBC Sports

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Notre Dame commit James Halter to be welcomed to the 2027 Navy All-American Bowl

The Navy All-American Bowl Road to the Dome tour will visit Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on November 13th to recognize James Halter as a 2027 Navy All-American. Central Catholic High School will honor Halter before classmates, teammates, family, and friends during a pep rally. Halter will play...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

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Penn Highlands Community College touts expansion of culinary program

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Penn Highlands Community College is celebrating the expansion of its culinary program in downtown Johnstown. The Center for Culinary Excellence relocated from its former location to the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center after growing enrollment created a need for more space. Campus officials say...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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University taps head CCAC fundraiser to lead office of University Advancement

Point Park got a new member of its administrative cabinet on Monday. Jamie McMahon, who formerly served as CEO of the Community College of Allegheny County’s education foundation, is now Point Park’s new vice president of university advancement. At a time of rapidly-expanding athletics programs, potential growth in...

Allegheny County, PA · 2d

WJAC TV

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Conemaugh Twp. elementary students campaign for 'hug machine' to aid anxious peers

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Students in the Conemaugh Township Area School District are working to make the school day more inclusive and less stressful for some of their peers. After reading about a device that delivers deep touch pressure to help autistic individuals learn to tolerate touching, and...

Conemaugh Township, PA · 1d

CBS Pittsburgh

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New documents detail mold remediation, moisture testing at Monessen schools

KDKA Investigates received new documents from Monessen City School District on Wednesday, including recent inspection and moisture testing results.

Monessen, PA · 17h

WJAC TV

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Somerset County area students explore career options during UPMC Somerset visit

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — High school students from Somerset County had the chance to explore some career opportunities on Tuesday at UPMC Somerset. Students from Windber Area High School, Meyersdale Area High School and the Somerset County Technology Center took part in hands-on activities to see what a day-in-the-life looks like for some people who work at the hospital.

Somerset County, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Westmoreland County high school notebook: Franklin Regional, Norwin standouts earn all-state honors

Norwin's Ryan Schoemer celebrates after scoring against Fox Chapel on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Yough. (Christopher Horner | TribLive) Two boys soccer players from Westmoreland County made the Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association all-state list. Senior defender Thomas Bridges of Franklin Regional and senior forward Ryan Schoemer of Norwin...

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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North Side parents weigh school culture, student transitions under Pittsburgh Public Schools plan

North Side parents raised concerns about school culture, leadership, student transitions, curriculum and facilities during a public session about Pittsburgh Public Schools’ proposed school closures and realignment. City school administrators held their third regional update meeting Thursday at Allegheny Traditional Academy, to hear feedback and provide details on its...

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d