March 21, 2023 Vote School Board First Shares Key Election Information Vote School Board First! recently shared key dates regarding the 2023 Pittsburgh Primary Election and is encouraging voters in the City of Pittsburgh to vote for school board members on May 16, 2023. Vote School Board First! does not support or endorse any specific candidate. The coalition’s goal is to educate the community and promote increased participation in school board elections. Key Dates On May 16, voters will vote in the primary elections and select school board candidates for Pittsburgh Public School districts 2, 4, 6, and 8. If you are a registered voter, mark your calendar for these key dates: April 1: Vote School Board First! publishes responses to Candidate Questionnaire May 1: Last Day to Register to Vote! May 9: Last Day to Apply for Absentee or Mail In Ballot May 16: Last Day to Return Mail or Absentee Ballots by 8:00 PM Register to Vote The deadline to register to vote is May 1. If you are not registered, register now by completing the Voter Registration Application. If you are uncertain of your registration status, check it using the Pennsylvania Department of State Voter Registration Status Tool. Find Your Polling Place Not sure where to vote? Use the Pennsylvania Department of State Polling Place Search Tool to locate your polling place for election day. Reasons to Vote Vote School Board First! encourages voters to participate in school board elections because: A high quality public education is a cornerstone of a functioning democracy. Gaps in opportunities for Pittsburgh children based on race persist. Opportunities to thrive in our current society and economy require more education. Only one in five registered voters participate in school board elections. Schools spend most of your tax dollars. Find details on the Vote School Board First! website. Learn More If have questions about your registration status, polling place, or the May 16 election, visit the Allegheny County Elections website or contact the county election office at: Phone Number (412) 350-4500 Address Allegheny County Elections Division 542 Forbes Ave., Suite 312 Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2953. Hours Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 7, 2023 A+ Schools and Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative Summer Opportunities Fair A+ Schools and the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative will host a free Summer Opportunities Fair on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Families that attend can enjoy free lunch, music, and games while meeting vendors and summer program providers who will help families register for available slots. Opportunities for attendees include: Registering for available summer programming. Applying on-site for summer, part-time, or full-time opportunities for teens and adults. Getting a head start on acquiring needed clearances for jobs. When: Saturday, April 1st 11am – 3pm Where: Manchester Academic Charter School (MACS), 1214 Liverpool St, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 There will also be raffle baskets and other fun activities. Parking is free. To sign up, visit the event registration page. Contact Nichole at nsims@aplusschools.org or call 412-256-8536 for more information or questions.
February 7, 2022 Hotline Helps Families in Need of Support The Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative (PLC) Family Hotline is a available for families in the region who need help navigating the system or need general supports. About the Family Hotline Representatives from A+ Schools, ARYSE, Lawrenceville United, the Latino Community Center, and the Boys & Girls Club will be fielding calls to answer questions and offer support to families about: online learning and your child’s school tutoring or homework help getting access to technology or the internet youth workforce opportunities food and school supplies distributions other support for academic or personal needs Representatives will answer calls live during the following hours: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Calls can be received 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a representative doesn’t answer, callers can leave a voicemail and expect a call back within 48 hours on weekdays. For English, call 412.256.8536. For Spanish, call 412.335.7446. Share these flyers with your network (English) (Español).
November 10, 2021 A+ Schools 2021 Report to the Community Press Conference Join A+ Schools Pittsburgh to learn more about the indicators of equity they have highlighted this year, and to hear from representatives of Pittsburgh Public Schools, the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, community members and more. Participants must register via the online form in order to receive the Zoom link.
November 16, 2020 Support Available Through Family Hotline Need assistance in navigating the academic and personal needs of those in your household? Call this Family Hotline offered by the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative. About In August 2020, A+ Schools, ARYSE, Lawrenceville United, the Latino Community Center, the Boys & Girls Club, and Heinz Fellows launched their new Family Hotline to answer questions and offer support to families as they navigate the academic and personal needs of those in their household. The Hotline is available in 14 languages, including English, Spanish, Uzbek, Swahili, Nepali, Tigrinya, Kinyarwanda, Mandarin, Hindi, Burmese, French, Dari, Portuguese, and Arabic. Calls can be received 24/7. A representative may answer your call, but if not, please leave a voicemail. You will receive a call back within 48 hours on weekdays. Voicemails can be left in any language. Hotline Phone Numbers For calls in any language: 412.256.8536 Para llamadas en Español: 412.335.7446 Share these flyers with your network: English, Español, Uzbek, Swahili, Nepali, Tigrinya, Kinyarwanda, Mandarin, Hindi, Burmese, French, Dari, Portuguese, Arabic.
May 7, 2019 Volunteer at the Polls: School Board Elections Being a School Board member is one of the most important elected positions in Pittsburgh. They play a vital role in our community property, including setting tax rates, negotiating the work rules and pay for all school staff, hiring key school administrators, and enacting policies that govern the district and budget. However, only one in five registered voters cast their votes during school board elections. How Can You Help? On May 21, 2019, community members will vote in the primary elections for Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8. You can help make sure voters are informed about the upcoming School Board elections by signing up to volunteer today and talking with your friends and neighbors. Interested volunteers can sign up for varying types of opportunities, including: Door Knocking, Phone Banking, and Giving Voters Information on Election Day. Volunteer Sign Up Support your local community by signing up to volunteer at the polls on election day!
May 6, 2019 Vote School Board First! Fundraiser Mingle with members of Vote School Board First! coalition organizations to learn more about why they are involved, what issues they care about most, and why you should care too! Light appetizers will be provided. Cocktails will be available for purchase. About the Fundraiser Happening at Wigle Whiskey Distillery on Monday, May 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., this event is an opportunity to learn more about and donate to the Vote School Board First! 2019 campaign. A portion of all drinks and bottle sales will be donated. Don’t like whiskey? Don’t worry. Visit their website to learn about their full spirits collection. RSVP and More Information To RSVP for free, visit the event page. For more information, contact Graham at 412.697.1298, ext. 115 or gmulqueen@aplusschools.org. Share this flyer with your network.
April 22, 2019 Phone Banking: School Board Member Elections Being a School Board member is one of the most important elected positions in Pittsburgh. They play a vital role in our community property, including setting tax rates, negotiating the work rules and pay for all school staff, hiring key school administrators, and enacting policies that govern the district and budget. However, only one in five registered voters cast their votes during school board elections. How Can You Help? On May 21, 2019, voters will vote in the primary elections for Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8. You can help make sure voters are informed about the upcoming School Board elections by signing up to volunteer today and talking with your friends and neighbors. Interested volunteers can sign up for varying types of opportunities, including: Door Knocking, Phone Banking, and Giving Voters Information on Election Day. Volunteer Sign Up Sign up for phone banking today to support your local community. Other Sessions Door Knocking – Saturday, April 27 | Highland Park | 11 a.m. | Learn more and register.
