A program aimed at reducing youth violence in Pittsburgh Public Schools will use more than $2 million in state grant money to expand. The Safe Passages program, operated by Pittsburgh-based Operation Better Block, brings adult community leaders into schools to mentor students, help curb problematic behaviors and mediate potential conflicts,
A youth anti-violence program in Pittsburgh Public Schools has received more than $2 million in state funding to expand. The Safe Passages program, operated by Pittsburgh-based Operation Better Block, was launched as a pilot at Perry Traditional Academy in the city’s North Side. The grant money from the Pennsylvania Commission
The North Allegheny school superintendent announced May 2 that she is resigning to become school superintendent for the Mt. Lebanon School District. Dr. Melissa Friez announced in a districtwide email sent to North Allegheny families that she agreed to stay on at her current post for 120 days for a
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