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Life of Learning

00000176-e6f7-dce8-adff-f6f7707e000090.5 WESA's Life of Learning series focuses on learning and education activities, opportunities and challenges in the Greater Pittsburgh area.This multi-year commitment to providing learning-focused news coverage in southwestern Pennsylvania is made possible by a generous grant from the Grable Foundation.

Building Neighborhood Bridges to Innovation

90.5 WESA | By Essential Pittsburgh

Published December 8, 2014 at 5:26 PM EST

Pittsburgh native, entrepreneur and Urban Innovation 21CEO William Generett is an advocate looking to connect the city’s disadvantaged neighborhoods to the tech sector.

He joins us in Studio A for a conversation on how he plans to accomplish this goal.

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Identity & Community

Talking about racism with kids can be challenging. These Pitt researchers want to help.

Jillian Forstadt

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have launched a new six-week training program to guide white parents through conversations with their children about race and racism.
Education

Penn State Extension leaving 20% of positions unfilled as part of efforts to balance budget

Anne Danahy

Penn State Extension offers expertise across the state in fields like gardening, forestry and stormwater management, but budget shortfalls and a "hiring pause" mean about one in five Extension educator positions is currently empty.
Politics & Government

Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers roll out higher ed plan built around grants and tuition discounts

Marc Levy | Associated Press

The plan pledges help for both in-state and out-of-state students who enroll in degree programs for high-priority disciplines, such as teaching and nursing.

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