Category: Education (Classroom)

How one Southwestern Pa. school district is trying to improve test scores — while on a budget

By lowber on November 23, 2025

Monessen City School Superintendent Robert Motte is faced with a dilemma. Source: The Tribune-Review

Increased school funding could lead to higher test scores — but it's often more complicated than that

By lowber on November 23, 2025

When it comes to education spending, more isn’t always better. Source: The Tribune-Review

Schools starting to feel the pinch of state budget impasse

By lowber on November 8, 2025

Art students at St. Joseph High School in Harrison spent a recent class learning the techniques of charcoal drawing — again. Source: The Tribune-Review

Franklin Regional in the running for billionaire's $1M education award

By lowber on November 3, 2025

Franklin Regional School District has a chance to become the first public education system to earn a $1 million prize for educators who exemplify outstanding,…

Longtime Penn-Trafford principal set to retire after 26 years in district

By lowber on November 3, 2025

Longtime Penn-Trafford Principal Jim Simpson discovered his love of teaching while tutoring classmates in math at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Source: The Tribune-Review

Pitt-Greensburg cybersecurity program receives national recognition

By lowber on October 26, 2025

Michael Pry is finally seeing the outcome of a goal he has worked toward for four years. Source: The Tribune-Review

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit looks to borrow millions, warns of possible layoffs during budget impasses

By lowber on October 24, 2025

The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit wants to borrow $2 million to keep services and programs operating during the ongoing state budget crisis, the organization’s leader said.…

Social media's impact on children topic of panel discussion on 'Anxious Generation'

By lowber on October 24, 2025

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg communications professor Jessica Ghilani likens the design of social media platforms to casinos without windows. Source: The Tribune-Review

Southmoreland reviews livestream policy, plans hearing regarding controversial director's comments

By lowber on October 21, 2025

The Southmoreland School Board is reviewing a policy that would end the livestreaming of its meetings in favor of posting a video recording after the…

Carlow, Seton Hill instructor to lead new WCCC practical nursing program

By lowber on October 21, 2025

Westmoreland County Community College has hired a lead instructor for its practical nursing program, set to launch this spring at its Latrobe campus. Source:…

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