Teacher Survey Shows Poor View of Testing

A recent survey of teachers shows that little think standardized tests are essential and an accurate depiction of a student’s ability.

The New and the Old: The Changing Teacher Generations; A Look at the Engineering and Arts Departments

Who’s New? Katheryn Sylba In the fall, Katheryn Sylba replaced Carol Tox, who had taken Sylvia Simon’s place but left a month into school year, as the fashion arts and cooking teacher. As a child, Katheryn Sylba moved from Maryland to Pittsburgh, where she attended Penn Hills High School. After graduating from Fairmont State University in West Virginia with a B.A. in Education, her plan was to be a substitute teacher until, she said, “the field opened up.” For the next 17 years, she was…

Flurry of Activity as District Feels the Financial Squeeze

Educators and district officials weigh in on the budget crisis forcing sweeping changes across the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

Costly Survey Evaluates Teachers

Students took part in a district wide teacher and school performance survey on Dec. 15. The district said that teachers in the Promise Readiness Corps may see their pay affected by the results.

The New and the Old: From Generation to Generation of Teachers

Changes in faculty in the Language Department at Allderdice this year.

The New and the Old: From Generation to Generation of Teachers

A Look at the Science Department

The New and the Old: The Changing Teacher Generations; A Look at the English Department

This is the first installment of a series on the faculty changes in each department – teachers and support staff coming and going.

The Burning Question: Where is She Now?

Angela Mazza reveals the reasoning behind her departure from Allderdice, muses on plans for the future, and reflects on her former students in an exclusive interview with The Foreword.