#WeArePPS Podcast
#WeArePPS is the official podcast of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In each episode, host Ebony Pugh shares news and information for parents, families and community members through conversations with the staff, students, and partners working to make Pittsburgh Public Schools one of America’s premier school districts student-focused, well-managed and innovative.
Episodes
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dr. Ameeta Schmitt, World Languages Curriculum Supervisor, to discuss the World Language instruction in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Carrie Woodard, Director Student Services, School Counselors to discuss graduation requirements in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
In this edition of #WeArePPS Podcast, host Ebony Pugh sits down with James Fogarty, Executive Director of A+ Schools to discuss the 2024 Report to the Community on Public School Progress in Pittsburgh.
On this special edition of the #We Are PPS Podcast, we cover the important topic of NCAA eligibility for PPS Students. This past April, a groundbreaking collaborative initiative was launched between the Pittsburgh Public Schools, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NCAA Eligibility Center. Its mission is to increase the number of student athletes eligible to compete at the collegiate level. Host Ebony Pugh interviewed the followin...
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Curriculum Supervisor Christopher Taylor, to discuss the K-12 Social Studies Curriculum in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dena Young, Chief of School Safety to discuss the role of School Police and School Security Officers in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Karen Arnold, Director of Athletics, to discuss updates to PIAA playoffs and Interscholastic Athletics in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Carrie Woodard, Director Student Services, School Counselors to discuss the role that school counselors play in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and to discuss upcoming College Fairs for PPS Students.
Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Omega, a student leader from Pittsburgh Obama to discuss the 27th annual African American Centers for Advanced Studies Symposium, which was held on May 21, 2024.
In this edition, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dr. Jala Olds-Pearson, Chief Academic Officer to discuss updates to the District's curriculum
On this edition of #WeArePPS Podcast, host Ebony Pugh sits down with students Mekaiah (Pittsburgh Westinghouse) and Za'Morrie (Pittsburgh Allderdice), members of the Superintendent Wayne Walters Student Advisory Council to discuss school safety.
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Carrie Woodard, Director Student Services, School Counselors to discuss the role that school counselors play in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Patti Camper, Assistant Superintendent, Programs for Students with Exceptionalities to discuss Special Education services in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Sanjeeb Manandhar, Manager of Environmental Sustainability to discuss the testing of water fixtures (faucets, sinks, etc) throughout the district, for lead contamination.
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Dr. Kymberly Cruz, Executive Director, Office of Equity to discuss the Equity Audit that is presently being undertaken in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
In this edition, Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Paula Castleberry, Minority/Women Business Coordinator to discuss the MBE/WBE program in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Host Ebony Pugh discusses Take A Father to School Day with founder and former School Board member Mark Brentley.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a disruption to learning for all students, locally and across our nation. As a result, students with disabilities (IEPs and 504 Plans) may be owed COVID Compensatory Services (CCS) if they did not receive the evaluations or services to which they were entitled from March 16, 2020, thru June 16th, 2022. Host, Ebony Pugh, sits down with District consultant, Dr. David May Stein about a new plan to address ...
In this episode, host Ebony Pugh sits down with Oliver Citywide Academy Acting Principal Dr. Bernard Taylor. Dr. Taylor shares insight about the unique school community and steps underway to help it heal following a difficult year in 2022.
Host Ebony Pugh sits down with Rishala Broughton to discuss the Pittsburgh Public School partnership with the Wilkinsburg School District.
Popular Podcasts
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus