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Excellence for All TV Show – Topic: 9th Grade Nation

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This edition of Excellence for All focuses of the 9th Grade Nation. The original air date is August 25, 2010.

The State of African American Youth in the Pittsburgh Public Schools

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August 2010 Legislative Meeting

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VOIP: Viewing Missed Calls

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VOIP: Viewing Missed Calls

VOIP: Send a Call to Voicemail

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VOIP: Send a Call to Voicemail

VOIP: Ringers

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VOIP: Ringers

VOIP: Control Panel Tutorial

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VOIP: Control Panel Tutorial

VOIP: Consult Supervised Transfer

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VOIP: Consult Supervised Transfer

VOIP: Call on Hold

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VOIP: Call on Hold

August 2010 Agenda Review Meeting

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August 2010 Agenda Review Meeting

Summary of Successes in 2009-2010 PSSA

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This is a presentation by Superintendent Mark Roosevelt highlighting the successes in the 2009-2010 PSSA results

Kindergarten Assessment - Full Video

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Kindergarten Assessment - Conclusion

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Kindergarten Assessment - Part 9 - Portrait Drawing

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Kindergarten Assessment - Part 8 - Math

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Kindergarten Assessment - Part 7 - Physical Development

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Kindergarten Assessment - Part 6 - Reading

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Kindergarten Assessment - Part 5 - Personal Social

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Kindergarten Assessment - Part 4 - Student Teacher Introductions

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Kindergarten Assessment - Part 3 - Student ID Information

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Kindergarten Assessment - Part 2 - Materials

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Kindergarten Assessment - Part 1 - Introduction

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July 2010 Legislative Meeting

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July 2010 Agenda Review Meeting

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July 2010 Agenda Review Meeting

May 2010 Excellence for All Meeting

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April 2010 Excellence for All Meeting

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June 2010 Legislative Meeting

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The Pittsburgh Public Schools June 2010 Legislative Meeting

June 2010 Agenda Review Meeting

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Promise Readiness Corps - June 3, 2010 Reception

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Selections from the May 13, 2010 RISE Celebration

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Lost and Can't Speak

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Ed Conroy and his 8th grade students at Carmalt PreK-8

Confusion!

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What would happen if you woke up to a world where you couldn’t understand anyone? Irene Garger and 9th-12th grade students at Carrick High School

Around The World in 60 Seconds

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This video shows how studying languages can impact overall learning. Adriana Kocur and her 8th grade students at Sterrett Middle School

Olympics: The International Experience

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At an Olympic soccer game, spectators learn the importance of knowing a second language after a simple misunderstanding. Anne Marie Morsi and her 12th grade students at Allderdice High School

Learn Another Language So...

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Third graders brainstorm reasons why language learning helps you throughout life. Keri Cox and her 3rd grade students at Liberty Elementary

A Trip to Spain

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You should make sure you understand the language of the country you visit. Adriana Kocur and her 8th grade students at Sterrett Middle School

Learning German

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One way our 2nd graders learn German is by singing and acting out songs. Darla Jackson and her 2nd grade students at Linden Elementary

Why Study Another Language?

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Learning another language can help you get “the girl”! Adriana Kocur and her 8th grade students at Sterrett Middle School

Why Should We Learn Another Language?

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3rd grade thinks it is never too late to learn another language. Keri Cox and her 3rd grade students at Liberty Elementary

K-5 Winner: Foreign Languages: Communication in Pittsburgh Public Schools Opens the World

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Second language learning will happen if there are a variety of opportunities to practice in the target language. Diane Morrow and her 2nd grade students at Liberty Elementary

9-12 Winners(It was a tie!): Why Study a Foreign Language?

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Jake Seltman and his 11th and 12th grade students at Oliver High School

6-8 Winner: Learn a Second Language

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Ed Conroy and his 8th grade students at Carmalt PreK-8

Learning Another Language...

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The students in Mrs. Gabriel’s 3rd grade class were asked, “How does learning a foreign language and its culture help you?” Here is what they had to say. Antonella Gabriel and her 3rd grade students at Liberty Elementary

Did You Know?

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Third graders wanted people to know some different statistics on language. Keri Cox and her 3rd grade students at Liberty Elementary

Idiomas Son Importantes

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3rd grade students brainstormed reasons why languages are important all in Spanish! Keri Cox and her 3rd grade students at Liberty Elementary

Importance of a Second Language

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Ed Conroy and his 8th grade students at Carmalt PreK-8

Importance of Communicating in Different Ways

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Ed Conroy and his 8th grade students at Carmalt PreK-8

9-12 Winners (It was a tie!): A Night in Paris

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While at a Club in France, American students learn the benefits of knowing a second language. Anne Marie Morsi and her 12th grade students at Allderdice High School

Reasons to Learn a Language

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3rd grade lists reasons learning a language can be helpful for people.

Bilingual Robot - A Love Story

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Anne Marie Morsi and her 12th grade students at Allderdice High School

May 2010 Legislative Meeting

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Pittsburgh CAPA Chorus - RISE Celebration Song

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Learn a Second Language

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Students Donte Hall and Alannah Owens created a one minute public service announcement encouraging the learning of a new language.

Male Involvement in the Pittsburgh Public Schools

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May 2010 Agenda Review

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Excellence for All TV Show – Topic: Empowering Effective Teachers

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This edition of Excellence for All focuses of Empowering Effective Teachers. The original air date is April 28, 2010.

Law in the Classroom

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Marjorie Rendell, Federal judge with the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (also, the First Lady of Pennsylvania) and Kimberly Brown, President of the Allegheny County Bar Association address a class of Seniors at Pittsburgh Schenley to discuss careers in law.

Superintendent Mark Roosevelt’s 2nd Annual Message of Thanks recognizing Pittsburgh Teachers

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Superintendent Mark Roosevelt’s 2nd Annual Message of Thanks recognizing Pittsburgh Teachers. National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3 - 7, 2010

Drilling Marcells: Gas Drilling in Pittsburgh

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Video by: Juliana Stricklen CAPA High School 12th Grade Teacher: Dennis Childers Documentary about the natural gas drilling in and around the Pittsburgh area.

April 2010 Legislative Meeting

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Wrongful Convictions

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This is a presentation by Duquesne University Professor of Law, John Rago, Dr. Cyril Wecht, and special guest, Kirk Nobel Bloodsworth, the first American to be exonerated from death row by post conviction DNA testing. All three addressed an assembly of CAS social studies and CAS science students from Pittsburgh Public High Schools. In their presentations, Professor Rago, Dr. Wecht and Mr. Bloodsworth will discuss the importance of the rule of law, the moral force of our criminal justice system, the role of DNA evidence, and the eroding force of wrongful convictions when they take place.

April 14, 2010 Agenda Review Meeting

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African-American Literature

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African-American Literature New Perspectives New Insights

An Emerging Vision for Closing the Achievement Gap

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This is a presentation to the Pittsburgh Public Schools by Dr. Ronald Ferguson, noted economist and Senior Research Associate at Harvard's Wiener Center for Social Policy. The title of Dr. Ferguson's speech is An Emerging Vision for Closing the Achievement Gap Much of Dr. Ferguson's research has focused on the disparity in racial achievement. The date of the presentation was April 8, 2010 and it was held at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, Education Center

Build Up

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:07:43 -0400

Stop Motion Animation/Video by :Elena Childers and Claire Thurston-Emmertt 12th Grade CAPA 6-12 Teacher Mr. Dennis Childers Build Up A stop motion animation depicting the stressful life in a day of a typical CAPA student in a comical way.

NBPT Session #1 3-23-10

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Excellence for All TV Show – Topic: Summer Opportunities

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This edition of “Excellence for All” focuses on Summer Opportunities in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The original Air Date was March 31, 2010

Water Pollution

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Student-Veronica Cheng 10th Grade CAPA 6-12 Teacher-Mr. Childers Artist Statement Water plays a key role in our lives: it sustains life, it used sanitary purposes, agriculture, recreation, the heat transfer of fluids, landscaping, power generation, extinguishing fires, dust control, religious ceremonies, and it also uses as a scientific standard for measuring. Water has also affected global policies since it is such a crucial resource. Water is essential. My documentary introduces the topic of water pollution, greatly stressing the importance of the purity of our water, and applies this topic locally by introducing a local organization and it's efforts.

March 24, 2010 Legislative Meeting

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March 2010 Agenda Review Meeting

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MMath_8th Wksp_GeoMeas

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MMath_8th Prep_GeoMeas

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EMath_5th Wksp_Mult

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EMath_4th Wksp_Rates

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EMath_3rd Wksp_Divide

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2010 African American History Month Celebration

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2010 African American History Month Celebration

House

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Video created by Samantha McGeehan 10th Grade CAPA 6-12 Media Arts class- Teacher Mr. Dennis Childers Artist Statement: The topic of my video is the large number of abandoned houses in Pittsburgh. I wanted to to stress the potential dangers and overall negative effects on the city. I want to move the viewers to take action for on issue.

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten - March 4, 2010 - Remarks

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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten - March 4, 2010 - Remarks

February 24, 2010 Legislative Meeting

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Randi Weingarten remarks from Gates Celebration

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February 2010 Agenda Review Meeting

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This is the Agenda Review meeting for February 2010

Pittsburgh Science and Technology Middle School Science Fair

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Here is a few examples of middle school students at Sci-Tech explaining their science fair project.

Excellence for All TV Show – Topic: Career and Technical Education

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This edition of “Excellence for All” focuses on Career and Technical Education in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The original Air Date was January 27, 2010

January 2010 Legislative Meeting

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January 2010 Agenda Review Meeting

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This is the Agenda Review meeting for January 2010

Dancing Classrooms - Colors of the Rainbow Competition

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In September of 2009, Mercy Behavioral Health and the Pittsburgh Public Schools launched Dancing Classrooms at the following schools: Pittsburgh Arlington K-8, Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5, Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5, Pittsburgh King K-8, and Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5. On Saturday, January 9, 2010 the six schools ended their season with the “Colors of the Rainbow” dance competition. Young couples from each school performed the Merengue, Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, Swing, and Waltz. The event took place at Pittsburgh Allderidce High School in the school’s auditorium. Dancing Classrooms began in 1994 in New York City under the direction of Pierre Dulaine and Yvonne Marceau, directors of American Ballroom Theater. The program currently reaches morethan 40,000 children in 400 schools in 13 cities. Through Dulaine’s unique teaching methods, students broaden their experiences, create healthy relationships with others, learn social awareness, and become young ladies and gentlemen.

Excellence for TV Show – Topic: After the Bell

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This edition of “Excellence for All” focuses on after school programs in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The original Air Date was January 6, 2010

Pittsburgh Board of Public Education - December 2009 Legislative Meeting

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Pittsburgh Board of Public Education - December 2009 Legislative Meeting

Empowering Effective Teachers

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Empowering Effective Teachers Initiative Kickoff

Beechwood Cheerleaders ROAR for Reading Cheer

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Pittsburgh Beechwood Prek-5 Cheerleaders cheering during ROAR for Reading Assembly no November 20th

December 2009 Agenda Review Meeting

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This is the Agenda Review meeting for December 2009.

Excellence for TV Show – Topic: Bullying

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This edition of “Excellence for All” focuses on Bullying. The original Air Date was December 2, 2009

Pittsburgh Board of Education - November 2009 Legislative Meeting

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Pittsburgh Board of Education - November 2009 Legislative Meeting

Tours in Paris

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Tour Paris using this video from efeducationtours.com

Madrid with EF Tours

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Students experience the hustle and bustle of Madrid by experiencing matadors, flamenco, and tapas! Tired? Then you will definitely enjoy the afternoon Siesta. From YouTube and EFEducationTours.com

November 2009 Agenda Review Meeting

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This is the Agenda Review meeting for November 2009

Pittsburgh Board of Education - November 18, 2009 Special Legislative Meeting

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At this Special Legislative Meeting, the Board overwhelmingly voted to accept a $40 million grant from the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation, with eight votes in favor and one abstention, to support the implementation of work detailed in the District’s Empowering Effective Teachers in the Pittsburgh Public Schools plan.

International Baccalaureate

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A short video outlining the goals of the International Baccalaureate and the characteristics of its stakeholders.

JFK SPEECH ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS TESTING BAN AND WORLD PEACE

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A Harrowing speech from JFK to the UN assembly, on the introduction of the limited test ban treaty, it lasted a while, A great speech, not once do you hear him mention New World Order.

JFK Secret Society Speech

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JFK speaking about the conspiracy.......

JFK Secret Society Speech (Re-edit)

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Listen to this incredible audio recording of a speech made by JFK before the American Newspaper Publishers Association where he warns the press about the secret societies that are the real power in global affairs.-Infowars.com

United Way 2009 Kick off Rally

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United Way 2009 Kick off Rally

The Pathway to the Promise

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Excellence for TV Show – Topic: Offerings and Options

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This edition of “Excellence for All” focuses on Offerings and Options in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The original Air Date was October 28, 2009.

Pittsburgh Board of Education - October 2009 Legislative Meeting

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Pittsburgh Board of Education - October 2009 Legislative Meeting

Early Childhood Education in the Pittsburgh Public Schools

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Early Childhood Education in the Pittsburgh Public Schools

October 2009 Agenda Review Meeting

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This is the Agenda Review meeting for October 2009

Excellence for All TV Show - Topic: Nutrition

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This edition of “Excellence for All” focuses on Nutrition. The original air date was September 30, 2009.

Pittsburgh Board of Education - September 2009 Legislative Meeting

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This is the monthly Legislative Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for September 2009

Pittsburgh CAPA performance for First Lady Michelle Obama and the spouses of the G20 Summit leaders

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This is the Pittsburgh CAPA performance for First Lady Michelle Obama and the spouses of the G-20 Summit leaders

Pittsburgh Public Schools 5th Graders Get Set to Broaden Their Experiences in Dancing Classrooms

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Pittsburgh Public Schools 5th graders are getting ready to learn ballroom dancing as the District and Mercy Behavioral Health partner to pilot Dancing Classrooms. Program creator Pierre Dulaine, featured in the documentary Mad Hot Ballroom, will be on hand to get students motivated for the hard work ahead, while dance instructors Terry and Rozana Sweeny give the students a taste of what they will learn this school year. Dancing Classrooms will be piloted at Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5, Pittsburgh Arlington PreK-8, Pittsburgh King K-8, Pittsburgh Manchester K-8, Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, Pittsburgh Spring Hill PreK-5 and Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5. Ballroom Dancing is hailed as one of the most effective methods for teaching social dance. Through the program students become ladies and gentlemen as they broaden their experiences, create healthy relationships with others and learn social awareness Dancing Classrooms began in 1994 in New York City under the direction of Pierre Dulaine and Yvonne Marceau, directors of American Ballroom Theater. In the 2008-09 school year, Dancing Classrooms served 40,500 children in 400 schools in 13 cities, including New York City, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; Toronto, Canada; and Geneva Switzerland.

September 2009 Agenda Review

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This is the Agenda Review meeting for September 2009

2009 9th Grade Nation Kickoff

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On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, All Pittsburgh Public School 9th graders attended the 9th Grade Nation Kickoff at Heinz Field.

President Barack Obama's Back-to-School Message to America's Students

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This President Barack Obama's speech to students across the country on the importance of taking responsibility for their education, challenging them to set goals and do everything they can to succeed.

Pittsburgh Board of Education - August 2009 Legislative Meeting

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This is the monthly Legislative Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for August 2009.

Excellence for All TV Show - Topic: Pathways to the Promise

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This edition of “Excellence for All” focuses on the Path Ways to the Promise. The original air date was August 26, 2009.

August 2009 Agenda Review Meeting

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This is the monthly Agenda Review Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for August 2009

Presentation to Principals by Grant Wiggins

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Pathways to the Promise TV Spot

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The Pathways to the Promise is our program to monitor and aid student progress at key learning transitions, helping to make sure every student is Promise Ready -on course to graduate and use a Pittsburgh Promise scholarship.

Pittsburgh Public Schools makes AYP for the 2008-2009 School Year

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* A group of civic leaders, community partners, school board directors and District staff gathered today at a historic place for a historic moment as Superintendent Mark Roosevelt announced the good news – Pittsburgh Public Schools is the largest school district in the State to have ever achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)

Pittsburgh Board of Education - July 2009 Legislative Meeting

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This is the monthly Legislative Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for July 2009.

Summary of Successes in 2008-2009 PSSA

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This is a presentation by Superintendent Mark Roosevelt highlighting the successes in the 2008-2009 PSSA results

Pittsburgh Board of Education - July 2009 Agenda Review Meeting

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This is the monthly Agenda Review Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for July 2009

Pittsburgh Board of Education - June 2008 Legislative Meeting

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This is the monthly Legislative Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for June 2008.

June 2009 Legislative Meeting

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June 2009 Legislative Meeting

Pittsburgh Board of Education - June 2009 Agenda Review Meeting

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This is the monthly Agenda Review Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for June 2009

Excel. 9-12 2007 Highlights

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Excel. 9-12 2007 Highlights

Pittsburgh Board of Education - May 2009 Legislative Meeting

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This is the monthly Legislative Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for May 2009.

Excellence for All TV Show - Topic: Power of Expectation

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This edition of “Excellence for All” focuses on the Power of Expectation. The original air date was May 27, 2009.

May 2009 Distinguished Achievement Awards Ceremony

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This is the May 2009 Distinguished Achievement Awards Ceremony.

Pittsburgh Board of Education - May 2009 Agenda Review Meeting

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This is the monthly Agenda Review Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for May 2009

eMission with Pgh Dilworth (short video clip)

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eMission is a video conference with students from Pittsburgh Dilworth NASA Challenger Learning Center. It provides students with a simulation on space problem solving. This was recorded in 2005.

Take a Father to School Day

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Friday, May 22nd, 2009 Board member Mr. Mark Brentley invites Pittsburgh fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other males who have made an impact on a student's life to join that child for a day of fun activities at their Pittsburgh Public School. For more information, contact: Ms. Robin Wenger Board Executive Assistant (412) 633-3770 Pittsburgh Public Schools website: www.pps.k12.pa.us

VC-Brookline Feb 2008

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Brookline students participate in the Megaconference Jr 2008 on February 21, 2008. This event is an international video conference run for and by students. Our Brookline students were chosen as presenters in 2008.

Superintendent's Teacher Staff Appreciation Message

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Superintendent's Teacher Staff Appreciation Message

April 2009 Legislative Meeting

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This is the monthly Legislative Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for April 2009

April 2009 Distinguished Achievement Awards Ceremony

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This is the April 2009 Distinguished Achievement Awards Ceremony.

Excellence for All TV Show - Topic: Teenage Drinking

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This edition of “Excellence for All” focuses on teenage drinking. The original air date was April 29, 2009.

April 2009 Agenda Review Meeting

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This is the monthly Agenda Review Meeting of the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for April 2009

Excellence for All TV Show - Topic: Literacy

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This edition of “Excellence for All” focuses on literacy. The original air date was March 25, 2009.

November 2008 Agenda Review Meeting

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November 2008 Agenda Review Meeting

February 2009 Legislative Meeting

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February 2009 Legislative Meeting

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Pittsburgh Rise: Research-Based Inclusive System of Evaluation

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P-Synch Instructional Video

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Instructions on how to setup and use the P-Synch Password Reset Sysetm

March 2009 Agenda Review Meeting

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January 2008 Legislative Meeting

May 2007 Legislative Meeting

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May 2007 Legislative Meeting

September 2008 Legislative Meeting

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September 2008 Legislative Meeting

January 2007 Agenda Review Meeting

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January 2007 Agenda Review Meeting

November 2007 Agenda Review Meeting

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November 2007 Agenda Review Meeting

March 2007 Legislative Meeting

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March 2007 Legislative Meeting

November 2007 Legislative Meeting

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November 2007 Legislative Meeting

August 2007 Agenda Review Meeting

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August 2007 Agenda Review Meeting

March 2008 Legislative Meeting

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March 2008 Legislative Meeting

August 2007 Legislative Meeting

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August 2007 Legislative Meeting

April 2008 Legislative Meeting

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April 2008 Legislative Meeting

September 2007 Agenda Review Meeting

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September 2007 Agenda Review Meeting

January 2008 Agenda Review Meeting

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January 2008 Agenda Review Meeting

October 2008 Legislative Meeting

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October 2008 Legislative Meeting

December 2007 Legislative Meeting

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December 2007 Legislative Meeting

High School Reform Presentation Excel.9-12

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This is the presentation to the Board of Education on the High School Reform initiative, Excel.9-12. This presentation took place during the April 10, 2007 Education Committee Meeting

Inaugural Signing of the Pittsburgh Pledge

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This was a live web cast of the inaugural signing of the Pittsburgh Pledge taking place at CAPA High School.

Summary of Successes in 2007-2008 PSSA

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This is a presentation by Superintendent Mark Roosevelt highlighting the successes in the 2007-2008 PSSA results.

Part 3 - Thank You Video Presentation

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January 27 2009 Professional Development Session

Part 10 - Conclusion

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January 27 2009 Professional Development Session

Part 5 - Mr. John Deasy., Deputy Director of Education, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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January 27 2009 Professional Development Session

Part 6 - Mark Roosevelt's Remarks on Promising Results

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January 27 2009 Professional Development Session

Part 9 - Remarks by Mr. John Tarka

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January 27 2009 Professional Development Session

Part 7 - Pittsburgh Promise Presentation by Franco Harris and Saleem Ghubril

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January 27 2009 Professional Development Session

Part 8 - Promising Results Video

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January 27 2009 Professional Development Session

Part 1 - Introduction by Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin

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January 27 2009 Professional Development Session

Part 2 - Introduction by Mark Roosevelt

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January 27 2009 Professional Development Session

Part 4 - Mark Roosevelt's Remarks on Excellence for All

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January 27 2009 Professional Development Session

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Pre-Candidacy Class #4

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Pre-Candidacy Class #4

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Pre-Candidacy Class #1

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Pre-Candidacy Class #1

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Pre-Candidacy Class #2

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Pre-Candidacy Class #2

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Pre-Candidacy Class #3

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Pre-Candidacy Class #3

Culturally Responsive Education in the Anchorage School District

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This is a presentation by Superintendent Carol Comeau of the Anchorage (Alaska) school district on implementation of Culturally Responsive Education in the Anchorage Public Schools

9th Grade Nation - Visits to Heinz History Center

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All District 9th Grade Nation students, as well as all other students enrolled in the new Civics: Be the Change! Course, visited the Heinz History Center to learn more about the history of Pittsburgh. The guided tours and group work were designed to align with Unit 7, along with pre- and post visit activities related to the curriculum. Each of the high schools was scheduled to visit the Heinz History Center, up to 150 students per day, between March 3, 2008 to April 17, 2008. This presentation is a slide show of pictures taken at several of the visits in April of 2008.

2008 9th Grade Nation Kickoff

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On Tuesday, September 16, 2008, All Pittsburgh Public School 9th graders attended the 9th Grade Nation Kickoff at Heinz Field.

Education Committee Meeting - Pittsburgh Schenley Update

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In a six-month extended review process, including additional budget analysis, community input and expert opinions, Superintendent Mark Roosevelt announced that it is not in the best interest of the entire District to do the remediation and renovation of the Schenley facility. The Superintendent is recommending that the Board take action to close the Schenley facility at its June 2008 legislative meeting. Additionally, Roosevelt proposed that the District aggressively pursue alternative uses for the building.

District to Provide Insight Detailing Schenley Facility Conditions

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Superintendent Mark Roosevelt will provide insight into the current facility conditions of Pittsburgh Schenley High School that prompted the District’s recommendation to close the facility and relocate its students for the 2008-09 school year. The independent professionals, who reviewed the facility and provided estimates, will be on hand to answer questions.

District Announces Plan for Year Two of High School Reform

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Superintendent, Mark Roosevelt and Chief of High School Reform, Derrick Lopez will outline the District’s Year Two Strategies for Excel.9-12: The Plan for High School Excellence. Year Two will focus on strategies set to change the educational trajectories of all students as part of the District’s Excellence for All reform plan, which provides a roadmap for improving the academic performance of all students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Highlights include the creation of 6-12 thematic learning communities. Excel.9-12, the Plan for High School Excellence is a multi-year plan focused on the redesign and restructure of the District’s high schools and improvement of student achievement at the high school level. Consistent with national best practices for high school reform, Excel.9-12 is organized around five core principles: Safe and Welcoming Schools, Relationships, Rigor, Student Support and Relevance. Year One of the plan focused on ensuring positive learning environments for all students.

Challenge Program

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Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Gerald L. Zahorchak and Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Mark Roosevelt will kick off this assembly to announce the District’s pilot of “The Challenge Program, Inc.” at Pittsburgh Peabody High School. “The Challenge Program, Inc.” is designed to build the bridge between students in high school and the business community by providing incentives to students for successes they achieve while in school. Mr. Keith B. Key, Peabody graduate 1983, will sponsor the program at Pittsburgh Peabody High School which will reward $250 to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors work hard and perform well in school. Daniel T. Perkins, Founder of the “Challenge Program, Inc.” will also be on hand to conduct a special activity with Pittsburgh Peabody students.

Excel.9-12 - 2007 Year in Review

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This video is a sampling of some of the events that took place in 2007 in support if Excel.9-12, The Plan for High School Reform.

Franco Harris addresses the Pittsburgh Brashear Class of 2008 at Commencement on June 14, 2008

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The Pittsburgh Promise announced in May that former Pittsburgh Steeler running back and National Football League’s Hall of Famer Franco Harris was elected Board Chairman. Mr. Harris is leading the scholarship program’s Board because of his commitment to the city’s youth.

Press Event: 1,850 Students from Pittsburgh Public Schools Class of 2008 Graduate this Weekend

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Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Superintendent Mark Roosevelt and Pittsburgh Promise Board Chair Franco Harris kicked off the District’s 2008 Commencement ceremonies this morning at Mellon Arena when 282 seniors from Pittsburgh Brashear High School received their diplomas. This was the first of 10 commencement exercises being held on June 14, 2008 and June 15, 2008 at either Mellon Arena, downtown, or Soldiers Sailors Hall in Oakland.