Science proficiency jumps at preschool
On a cold day before Christmas, 4-year-old Jimmy Laughlin took his preschool's hands-on science program to the next level.
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Pittsburgh school board approves $533.6M budget
The Pittsburgh Public Schools board unanimously passed a $533.6 million budget Wednesday night, a move that eliminates 102 teaching jobs but holds the line on taxes. Education briefs North school briefs
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Judge bans 'design' teaching
Intelligent design is a religious theory that cannot be mentioned in biology classes in a Pennsylvania public school district. (2005-12-21) State-funded cyber school draws concern
The rapid growth of the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School has captured the attention of a lot of people, including state lawmakers. (2005-12-18) Penn-Trafford teachers spurn proposal
Penn-Trafford School District officials were surprised when teachers said they didn't care for the latest contract proposal. (2005-12-16) Education briefs North School Briefs
(2005-12-15) Teachers review latest contract offer
Penn-Trafford's teachers have reviewed the latest contract proposal from the district. (2005-12-14) Pension costs to rise
Pension costs for teachers and other public school workers could reach $2 billion by 2012, with most local districts facing seven-digit increases, experts warn. (2005-12-11)
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