David Campos, principal of Sunrise 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? Campos: Sunrise has an amazing and dedicated staff that work tirelessly for our students (who are also amazing!) What do you love about being a […]
Our 2026 Winter/Spring issue of AIU Connections is here! In a world where the digital landscape is evolving at lightning speed, this issue centers on a theme that touches every classroom and community — cybersecurity in education. From protecting sensitive data to preparing students for high-demand careers, schools are navigating both the opportunities and responsibilities
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Dr. Keera Dwulit, principal of Avonworth 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? Dwulit: Our incredible students and dedicated teachers make Avonworth such a special place! They show up for each other and for me and
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On February 11, County Executive Sara Innamorato visited the McKeesport Family Center during a Beverly’s Basics clothing donation event. Beverly’s PGH, in partnership with Kenny Ross Subaru’s Loves to Help program, donated clothes to over 70 parents and children in the McKeesport community. Innamorato toured the family center and the Beverly’s Basics donation bus to
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The Fatherhood Collaborative Council of Southwestern PA hosted its annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 7 with help from the AIU’s Fatherhood program. Over 80 fathers and daughters attended the dance in style and enjoyed a live DJ and dinner. We thank St. Max church and the members and partners of the FCCWPA for
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Dr. Brett M. Bielewicz, principal of Jefferson Elementary 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? Bielewicz: Jefferson Elementary School is a nurturing, student-centered community where social-emotional learning is at the heart of everything we do. We intentionally
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Paula Giran, principal of Hance Elementary 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? Giran: At Hance Elementary School, the most remarkable thing is the immediate sense of warmth. From the moment you walk through our doors, you
More than 1,000 students from over 50 school districts across the region are visiting the Carnegie Museum of Natural History this week for the AIU’s annual Science Bowl. The event challenges students in grades four through eight to explore the museum’s exhibits and solve puzzles through an engaging scavenger hunt spanning millions of years of
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Accessible learning ensures that students can fully engage with the world around them. Recent initiatives from the Blind/Visually Impaired Support Program (BVISP) and the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support Program highlight this work. Together, they show how intentional experiences and practical tools can make a meaningful difference for students. Exploring accessible media at LAMP In late
Accessible learning ensures that students can fully engage with the world around them. Recent initiatives from the Blind/Visually Impaired Support Program (BVISP) and the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support Program highlight this work. Together, they show how intentional experiences and practical tools can make a meaningful difference for students. Exploring accessible media at LAMP In late
