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Six-figure earners multiply at PPS, while Black employee paychecks lag behind
On average, Black men in PPS, excluding substitutes, hourly temporary staff and athletic coaches, earned $21,300 less than white employees in 2023. Black women, meanwhile, earned about $20,170 less than white women on average. The post Six-figure earners multiply at PPS, while Black employee paychecks lag behind appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Pittsburgh schools earmark $52,000 to address racism in math
(The Center Square) - The School District of Pittsburgh will hire a consultant to put on a series of virtual workshops addressing racism in math. The district is paying $52,000 to Nth Education Partners for a series of eight, two-hour long virtual workshops where “participants will reflect on the instruction and pedagogy that supports schools in moving toward justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in math classrooms,” according to the district. ...
Chatham University announces closure of Orchard Hall
Chatham University announced on July 1 that Orchard Hall, the only residential building at Eden Hall, will close for the 2024-25 academic year. Eden Hall is around a 45-minute drive from the Shadyside campus, and this sudden closure was made due to the ongoing University-wide reorganization effort. The reorganization aims...
Blessed Trinity Academy garden benefits Hampton-based food pantry
Fresh vegetables are lining the shelves of a local St. Vincent De Paul food pantry, thanks to the hard work of students at Blessed Trinity Academy. A nearly $900 grant from the Sister Mary Paul Hickey Research Grant Program through Carlow University in Pittsburgh was awarded for the project in the fall, said grant procurer Meredith Kandravy, the school’s director of admissions and marketing.
Transparency, housing, negotiation: Chatham Students United deliver demands to President Phillips
On July 18, six students marched into the office of Chatham University President Rhonda Phillips to deliver her a list of demands. Dr. Phillips was not present, but graduate student Lindsey Disler, Owen Duthoy ‘26, Florence Lang ‘26, E Kelley ‘25 and Halsey Hyer ‘24 took turns reading the list of demands to her chief of staff Patsy Kraeger. This group, joined by Memuna Bayoh ‘24, is part of Chatham Students United (CSU). It was formed in early July by students living at Orchard Hall after the sudden announcement of the closure of the only housing option available at Eden Hall.
Penn-Trafford wins WCCA 7-on-7 football tournament
The championship plaque and the balance of power at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 football passing tournament are back in the hands of Penn-Trafford. The Warriors, a perennial contender in the event, reached the final for the 10th time in 13 years and claimed their sixth...
Upper St. Clair’s Tyler Robbins Adds Notable Ivy League Offer
On Tuesday, the WPIAL’s top senior big man, Tyler Robbins, received an offer from Harvard. Robbins posted his offer on social media. Robbins, a 6-foot-10, 230-pound forward, has been playing for Team Durant on the Nike EYBL circuit this summer. He has had a huge spring and summer session for his recruitment, and now holds offers from Harvard, Miami (OH), Kent State, Duquesne, Robert Morris, Pepperdine, St. Francis (PA), and Loyola (MD).
New Kensington's Kings & Queens of the Court gathers healthy number of young players at outdoor hoops
Last summer, Ian Benson marveled as he looked out on the then-brand new outdoor basketball courts along Barnes Street in New Kensington. It was the first time in the five years of the Kings & Queens of the Court summer youth basketball program that it was held there as more than 30 boys and girls took part in the weekly instruction and game sessions.
Plum seniors donate to Make-A-Wish to paint parking spaces
Some of Plum’s incoming seniors are reserving their parking spaces in colorful and creative ways. After paying $75 to park for the 2024-25 school year, 60 seniors paid $30 more to paint their spots, with the proceeds benefitting Make-A-Wish, said Rick Berrott, a television production teacher and co-sponsor of the National Honor Society.
College Costs Fuel Rise of the Workforce Development Coordinator
(TNS) — When Dylan Beisler stepped onto the tarmac at the Pittsburgh International Airport last year and saw teams of people preparing snow removal equipment for the winter, his eyes lit up. The now-18-year-old knew he wanted to be part of the crew. That day, Mr. Beisler — a...
The value of faith based/private school’s in the Burgh
The debate between public and private schooling continues to thrive. While both options provide quality education, the value of a private school education is at the forefront for some local parents. Many private schools have a strong emphasis on instilling moral and ethical values, fostering a sense of responsibility, empathy and respect in their students. This approach aims to mold students who not only excel academically but also contribute positively to society. Susan Fariss is an educator and parent of a 15-year-old freshman who attends Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School in Oakland. “Central Catholic provides a very warm and welcoming environment, not only for students, but parents as well,” says Fariss. “We chose a private education because my husband attended Central Catholic and had an incredibly positive experience.” Fariss wanted their son to experience the same sense of brotherhood and camaraderie that they feel is part of the Central Catholic culture. The close bond is the norm at Central Catholic, shares Fariss. Another benefit the Fariss family has found at Central Catholic is that the school provides more student diversity than their home district. There are students from over 60 different school districts that attend the high school this year, and of those, approximately 35 schools sent just one student from this academic freshman class. Students have the benefit of meeting peers from a wide geographic area with diverse backgrounds.
‘A balanced budget for affordability’: Pitt increases tuition for Pittsburgh campus
On Friday morning, Pitt’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the University’s Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget and Capital Budget. The approved changes to the $3.2 billion operating budget include tuition increases for students on the Pittsburgh campus, a new allocation for staff salary increases and a boost in funding for financial aid.
Penn Libraries United reaches agreement with Penn, sets date for unionization election
Following an effort to unionize that began in June, Penn Libraries staff have successfully negotiated an agreement with the University and are set to hold their unionization election in August. The elections, which will take place on Aug. 7 and 8 in Van Pelt Library, come after the University did...
Opinion | Do not weigh Reddit law school forums too heavily this upcoming application cycle
I can finally say, after 18 long, grueling months, that I have officially finished studying for the law school admissions test, otherwise known as the LSAT. I began studying in January of 2022, starting slow with an hour a week before ramping it up to 15+ hours a week come the fall 2022 semester. I slaved away at my textbooks, spending over $500 between my beloved PowerScore set and approximately two months of 7Sage live lessons. I canceled plans constantly, was a hot mess during most weeks the past two semesters and continuously bothered my friends, acquaintances and even my peers here at The Pitt News with how insane I was about this test. But finally, after the many months of desperate manifestations to the law school gods and three long, brutalizing tests, I am officially done. It is not just because LSAC says you are only allowed to take three LSAT exams in one calendar year — it is because I finally hit above my goal score. My score is certainly not perfect, but it sets me up nicely for a majority of the schools I am planning on applying to this upcoming fall.
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