Priorities

Great public schools for all Pittsburgh kids

Every kid in Pittsburgh deserves a great public school where they feel safe, welcome, and can reach their full potential — regardless of their zipcode, race, sex, gender identity, ability/disability, IEP or 504 plan, home language, or family income.

This is a critical moment for Pittsburgh, and for democracy in the U.S. We need to stand together to fight for equity and strong public schools.

We can advocate for investment and seek solutions over disinvestment that would close schools and disrupt learning. Closing upwards of 10 schools would deprive students and families of neighborhood schools, require additional travel that is impractical, and reduce their choices for public schools. 

Let’s help families to see how their students can keep learning with PPS or return to PPS  — not close doors or provide reasons to leave. A vision for success keeps more public schools open; keeps union educators and staff doing their work; strengthens public schools for all learners; and addresses disparities across zipcodes.

Real solutions to improve student outcomes

Our community wants the School Board to listen in, ask hard questions, and deliver real solutions. We don’t need to settle for vague promises, or half-baked plans that lack budgets or program details. 

Let’s work together to build a better PPS — with schools that are safe, healthy, inclusive, innovative, and supportive of thriving students and communities.

For example, we should continue to invest in the proven Community Schools model adopted by PPS, the Career Technical Education (CTE) vocational training program, pre-apprenticeship opportunities, and early childhood centers.

Working with and for the community

To transform PPS for the better, we need School Board members that communicate clearly, listen closely, and collaborate with students, parents, and the community, as well as the unions of teachers and staff.
The School Board must distribute resources wisely and equitably for the benefit of all students, advocate for the funding and resources our students deserve, and uphold accountability for the Superintendent.