National Parents as Teachers Day
Join us in celebrating the Parents as Teachers program! On November 8, Parents as Teachers celebrated all of the dedicated organizations who support families through the curriculum. The AIU’s Family Centers are proud to be a part of Parents as Teachers, a program that provides research-based early childhood developmental lessons to families in our community.
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Math & Science Collaborative advances STEM education through innovative professional learning
The Math & Science Collaborative is leading the charge in advancing math and science education across the region through professional development sessions that connect classroom learning with real-world applications and future career pathways. The Environmental Literacy Summit was a dynamic, one-day symposium centered on Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (PA STEELS) in K–12 Education. The featured
Special education schools participate in bocce tournament
Students from Mon Valley, Pathfinder, and Sunrise Schools participated in a bocce tournament on Oct. 17. The inclusive event helps students strengthen communication and motor skills, develop strategic thinking, and experience the joy of competition. There were also many opportunities to sing and dance and support each other!
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Fall 2025 AIU Connections
Our fall issue of AIU Connections just launched! The future of education is here! This issue looks at a central theme shaping schools across the region — the growing overlap between technology and education. From artificial intelligence in the classroom to flexible online learning models and modernized district systems, educators are navigating a fast-changing digital landscape
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Recycling comes to life
Students at Pathfinder School aren’t just reading about recycling—they’re bringing it to life. Inspired by the TeachTown enCORE high school curriculum, they are turning lessons into hands-on experiences that connect learning directly to their daily lives. In addition to creating a display case on recycling, Pathfinder School has partnered with two local organizations to provide
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Eradicate Hate Student Summit Recap
More than 475 students, educators, and local and national nonprofit partners attended the AIU Student Summit on Sept. 15, during the Global Eradicate Hate Summit at the David Lawrence Convention Center. They united around a shared mission: preventing hate-fueled violence and building safer, more inclusive communities.
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Building careers, one brick at a time
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. 25. Students explored career pathways in masonry, construction, and materials management, with the event featuring hands-on learning experiences led by industry professionals and interactive vendor
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