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School voucher advocates said Arizona's program wouldn’t cost the public + might even save taxpayers money. Arizona this year: Faces "a $1.4 billion budget shortfall, much of which was a result of the new voucher spending." A must-read via Eli Hager: propublica.org/article/arizon…

In Sto-Rox, community groups are addressing gun violence as a matter of public health wesa.fm/identity-commu… Jillian Forstadt

New federal protections for LGBTQ+ students went into effect Thursday, though whether they are enforceable in some 118 Pennsylvania schools remains unclear. At Seneca Valley School District north of PGH, school officials anticipate using 2 sets of rules wesa.fm/education/2024…

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I'll be on 90.5 WESA this afternoon to share more about last night's PPS school closure proposal. In the meantime, what concerns do you have about the future of Pittsburgh schools? We're collecting your questions to answer them over the coming weeks. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

ICYMI: lajja and I were on City Cast Pittsburgh to discuss why consultants for Pittsburgh Public Schools are proposing to close 16 schools. Thanks to City Cast for having us, and take a listen to hear more about all of the changes under consideration. pittsburgh.citycast.fm/podcasts/why-1…

Why is PPS moving away from K-8 schools? What's a "neighborhood magnet"? When are the community input sessions? lajja and Jillian Forstadt gathered your questions and got answers publicsource.org/pps-ers-facili…

Many lingering questions about the district's future remain as Pgh Public Schools students start school today. lajja and I sat down with Education Resource Strategies -- the firm shaping the district's school closure proposal -- to answer your questions. wesa.fm/education/2024…

Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 has tiny cohorts, high needs and a revolving door of principals. Still, families treasure it. lajja and Jillian Forstadt explore one of the PPS schools facing proposed closure publicsource.org/pps-facilities…

My latest for Spotlight PA gives some helpful tips and red flags on how to find affordable, high-quality child care. spotlightpa.org/news/2024/09/p…

I'm not looking at their balance sheets and haven't worked there for a long time, but I cannot understand why WITF is walking away from the regional journalism it's done so well. Gutting the newsroom... in PA... weeks before an election? pennlive.com/news/2024/10/p…

Pittsburgh is considering closing more than a dozen schools. Can they become affordable housing? wesa.fm/development-tr… Jillian Forstadt 90.5 WESA

"With Allegheny County Council poised to wrestle over the county’s 2025 budget Tuesday evening, social service providers funded by the county’s Department of Human Services say they are facing an unusually murky financial future." wesa.fm/politics-gover… Julia Zenkevich

New: As fears of deportations surge, districts like Pgh Public Schools are working to remind families and staff of the many federal and local protections for immigrant students that remain in place. wesa.fm/education/2025…