Jodi VanderSchaaff, principal of the East Union Intermediate Center in the Deer Lakes School District, is one of 15 honorees of the 2026 Penguins MVP designation. What is something positive that you want others to know about your school? VanderSchaaff: East Union Intermediate is a school with a huge heart. Our entire staff works hard […]
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Sunrise School Principal David Campos was recently recognized as a 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins Most Valuable Principal. Students, staff, and supporters of Sunrise School gathered on March 13 for a surprise celebration of his achievement. Campos, who has spent more than two decades in education, said the relationships he builds with students are what make the
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Dr. David Turk, junior high principal of Riverview Jr-Sr High School, is one of 15 honorees of the 2026 Penguins MVP designation. What is something positive that you want others to know about your school? Turk: Riverview School District is a special place. Although we are a small district serving about 1,000 students across the
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The AIU, in partnership with the Eradicate Hate Global Summit, hosted the Eradicate Hate Student Summit Reconvening on March 9 at Acrisure Stadium. Following up from the student event at the global summit last September, the reconvening showcased the initiatives and successes from 27 schools in Allegheny County related to the goals of Eradicate Hate
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Are you or someone you know graduating this spring? Now is the time to begin your career in education! The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, April 18 to fill a variety of positions throughout our organization. This is an educational job fair for all experience levels, new graduates and seasoned
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Please consider joining us at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in person or online for our annual Allegheny County Legislative Forum on Education: Who: A panel of Allegheny County state legislators, moderated by Ronald Cowell, founder and senior fellow, Education Policy Leadership Center What: A discussion of issues affecting public education in Allegheny County and Pennsylvania, with questions submitted by
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John Saras, co-principal of Baldwin High School, is one of 15 honorees of the 2026 Penguins MVP designation. What is something positive that you want others to know about your school? Saras: Our school is transforming teaching and learning through innovative practices that empower students to think critically and stay fully engaged. We also prioritize
Big things are brewing at Mon Valley School this year. Two new student-powered programs, MV Roasters and Good Morning Mon Valley, are making a meaningful impact across the school community. While staff members helped design the opportunities, it’s the students who run the show, gaining real-world experience and sharing their talents with the entire school.
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Amanda Beckett, assistant principal of Chartiers Valley Intermediate School, is one of 15 honorees of the 2026 Penguins MVP designation. What is something positive that you want others to know about your school? Beckett: Our school may be large, but we are intentional about creating a small, close-knit feel. Our amazing staff, wonderful students, and
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