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On today’s episode of The Confluence: Pittsburgh Public Schools sent 26 teachers furlough notices, but is having trouble filling certain positions, like special education teachers; why is there a different look and different interest level in this year's Steelers' training camp and preseason; there’s a movement by Black-led groups to bring more students of color into the tech industry in Pittsburgh.Today’s guests include: Nina Esposito-Visgitis, president of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers; and Sean Gentille, senior writer for The Athletic.
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The Pittsburgh Public Schools board on Wednesday approved school start-time changes to address a bus driver shortage. The district also is negotiating with its employee unions regarding a vaccine mandate.
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The Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers has approved a tentative contract with Pittsburgh Public Schools. The agreement includes changes to the start and end times of the school day. The district wants to shift those times so that it can make efficient use of its bus drivers as the district faces a significant driver shortage. The school board will vote on the contract at its meeting Wednesday night.
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On today's program: Nina Esposito-Visgitis, the president of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, explains what she’s hearing from members now that…
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Business analyst and writer Chardae Jones says her first one-year term as Braddock's appointed interim mayor won't be her last. Jones, who took over for…
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Rebecca Smith teaches first grade at Whittier Elementary School in Duquesne Heights. She’s taught there for three years, and says there are challenges to…
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Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers President Nina Esposito-Visgitis told a crowd of educators from across the country Friday that Pittsburgh teachers are…
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The Pittsburgh Public Schools board approved three employee contracts Wednesday night, more than a month after a planned teacher and support staff strike…
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A new contract for Pittsburgh Public Schools teachers was accepted by 90 percent of voting members Wednesday night.The nearly 3,000 members of the…
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Pittsburgh Public Schools teachers and support staff are reviewing a summary of proposed changes to their collective bargaining contract including pay…