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March 1, 2018

Teaching Children Household Responsibility Leads to a Lifetime of Success

“The best way for children to achieve this sense of capability is to be assigned household responsibilities. Offering children such opportunities makes them feel essential to the family unit and…
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March 1, 2018

20 Phrases to Use When Your Child Isn’t Listening

Positive communication takes practice, but it is worth the patience. Examples include: “What do you need to remember?” “Please talk softly.” “Would you like to do it on your own…
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March 1, 2018

Pittsburgh Teachers Will Not Strike Friday After Tentative Agreements Were Reached

Union and district leaders reached a tentative agreement after nearly 14 hours of negotiations. “The parties have been negotiating for more than a year-and-a-half for contracts covering teachers, paraprofessionals and…
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restorative practices

February 27, 2018

Applications Open For The P.R.I.D.E. Teacher Cohort

Apply to the program now! The P.R.I.D.E. Teacher Cohort is a collection of like-minded early education teachers and professionals eager to learn more about implementing positive racial identity development strategies…
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February 26, 2018

PPS Strike: Info for Families

The Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers (PFT) plans to strike this Friday, March 2, 2018. Listed below is information to assist families with finding child care options, food assistance, and continued…
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