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AIU Hosts Legislative Forum

On March 27, the AIU hosted its annual Allegheny County Legislative Forum on Public Education to discuss the challenges facing public schools. Legislators addressed a variety of issues including the […]

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Students From 26 High Schools Attend Eradicate Hate Student Summit Reconvening

Last month more than 300 students from 26 high schools across Allegheny County attended the Eradicate Hate Student Summit Reconvening at Acrisure Stadium, where they shared stories about their efforts to combat hate […]

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AIU Leaders Highlight Vital Partnerships During National Conference

Leaders from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit recently attended the National Conference on Education to present on how partnerships help advance two different aspects of education: Remake Learning and school safety.  […]

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AIU BVISP Hosts Regional Braille Challenge for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired

The lobby of the AIU was buzzing with excitement on Friday, March 14 as students of all ages gathered for the Regional Braille Challenge, hosted by the AIU Blind and […]

Pictured above at right: Mariana Ramirez is an English Learner who attends Fox Chapel High School. She and her family immigrated to the USA from Columbia four years ago.

Luminari Scholarships Fund Summer Camp for Aspiring ‘Ambassadors’

Mariana Ramirez, an 11th grade student at Fox Chapel High School, was named a 2025 Luminari Award Scholar. A Columbian immigrant, she reflected on navigating cultural differences with empathy and […]

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March Madness at Sunrise School

March Madness is the most wonderful time of year for college basketball fans. Last week, Point Park Women’s Basketball Team brought the energy and excitement of the post-season to Sunrise […]

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From Student to Teacher: The Journey Begins Here

The AIU’s Career Connections program allows students to explore careers through multiple-day learning experiences. The Future Teachers Academy is a four-session career education opportunity for ninth to 12th grade students […]

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Local School Districts Embrace “Grow Your Own” Educator Programs

Class sizes are expanding. Course offerings are dwindling. Emergency teaching certifications are skyrocketing. Substitute teacher pools are drying up, and the need for ESL and special education educators is growing […]

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Tre Tipton, Champion of Mental Health, Shares Message of L.O.V.E. with Cornell High School Students

“This is my story, and I want to share it with you,” said Tre Tipton as he stepped onto the stage of the auditorium. “But some of it is uncomfortable.” […]

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Community of Practice Features Building Tiered Supports for SEL and Mental Health with Highlands School District

On March 5, Project SEEKS SES hosted a virtual community of practice on how to build tiered supports for SEL and mental health. The event featured Dr. Amber Dean and […]

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