Nearly 300 students from 18 schools across Western Pennsylvania gathered at Highmark Stadium for the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 Western Pennsylvania Regional Series and JR. BRICKLAYERS 500 competition on Sept. […]
Building careers, one brick at a time Read Post »
The AIU this month partnered with the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to present the annual Eco Challenge, an exciting event designed to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.
Eco Challenge inspires future environmental leaders Read Post »
In early May, high school and pre-K students from South Allegheny School District put their artistic minds together to bring their imaginations to life. AIU Pre-K Counts staff helped their
South Allegheny High School and Pre-K Counts students bring imaginary monsters to life Read Post »
Investigative reporting from education publications like Chalkbeat, analysis from advocacy groups like Teach Plus, and research conducted by organizations like Penn State University’s College of Education have all sounded the
Future Teachers Seek to be Sources of Inspiration, Provide Deeper Connection to Students Read Post »
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
Students From 26 High Schools Attend Eradicate Hate Student Summit Reconvening Read Post »
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
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
Luminari Scholarships Fund Summer Camp for Aspiring ‘Ambassadors’ Read Post »
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
Local School Districts Embrace “Grow Your Own” Educator Programs Read Post »
A student and interviewer shake hands before starting a mock interview The AIU’s Training and Consultation Program partnered with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Junior Achievement (JA)
Mock It ‘Til You Rock It Read Post »
