Our young people are leading the way in changing their educational experiences, using art as activism, and finding ways to influence public policy and on-the-ground practices. Here are just a few of the recent events and activities led by our TeenBloc students. The Importance of Social Consciousness Recently, our TeenBloc Coordinator led a workshop for… Continue Reading
Months of negotiations between Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) and the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers (PFT) have failed and teachers will go on strike Friday, March 2. As Pittsburgh public school teachers head out to strike, A+ Schools wants families to make plans for childcare now. This is truly regrettable as a strike right now sets… Continue Reading
Join A+ Schools and presenting sponsor Education Law Center for a conversation with Monique W. Mdorris, author and co-founder of the National Black Women’s Justice Institute. This events takes place Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture – 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 – View Map… Continue Reading
Students are the reason we do our work. And it’s our students at TeenBloc who are leading the way on reforms like the Student Bill of Rights and Restorative Practices in our schools. Do you know a high school student in Pittsburgh schools who has the potential to be a leader, to be an advocate,… Continue Reading
RSVP to help us select the cover of our 2015 Report to the Community. Did you know four of the nine school board members are running in the primary election that’s taking place on May 19th? Since there are four school board seats up, I thought I’d let you know about four things you can… Continue Reading
Good News! Walking Routes to School Deemed Hazardous, Students Get Buses Parents coordinate effort to provide students a safe way to school. Elliott and Crafton Students No Longer Have to Walk a Dangerous Path Students and parents at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 have something to celebrate today. After months of meetings, gathering information from parents, and… Continue Reading