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How is Pennsylvania addressing its teacher shortage?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There are simply not enough teachers to teach all the children, so what's the state doing to solve the problem? And will it work? The state of Pennsylvania doesn't have nearly as many teachers as it needs. More and more positions are available every day as teachers for a number of reasons walk away from a profession that was once highly respected. "In Allegheny County, we're seeing there are no subs. We're seeing teachers and support staff can barely get time off whenever they need it," said Annie Briscoe with PSEA.And that is just one of the many reasons...
Blackhawk softball no-hit in WPIAL playoff loss to Hampton
McCANDLESS — The bus to take the Blackhawk High School softball team to its WPIAL Class 4A semifinal game at North Allegheny against Hampton was on time. After that, everything went downhill for the Cougars as they lost to the section rival Talbots 10-0 in five innings without recording a hit. Hampton had defeated Blackhawk twice in the regular season and will now advance to the championship game with a 16-4 record.
Community Matters: Why RiverWise is paying high school students to learn about county
During six weeks in July and August, Beaver County high school students will have the opportunity to earn a $250 stipend for completing this year’s Summer Sustainability Institute. For many readers, this is likely the first time you have heard about the institute. So, before explaining why RiverWise is...
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