Nominate a Fabulous PPS/PFT Teacher to be Recognized as a LEADER IN THE...
Chevron and the Steelers have launched a “Leaders in the Classroom,” recognizing amazing teachers at every one of the Steelers’ home games this year! Nominations are needed now for the first home game...
View ArticleGreat Opportunity for Our Teachers from Yale University!
Eleven of our teachers are involved with a professional development opportunity through Yale University. One of them is Jen Mazzocco (Allderdice), and she provided us with the following reminder so...
View ArticleAre You a PFT PAC Contributor? Join Us on December 16!
If so, hope to see you at our much-anticipated yearly event—our PFT PAC holiday reception! On Friday, December 16, from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, come and meet local and even some state political leaders, local...
View ArticleNew Member Alert! Get Involved With Your Union—We Are Working to Get YOU the...
The PFT Executive Board has directed that support of our new members will be a major priority for the PFT in 2017. PFT Staff has already met with PFT member and Teacher on Special Assignment, Kellie...
View ArticleThere are More Important Things to do the Day After the Inauguration on...
We have 33 of our members/staff and friends joining the Steelworkers busses going to the Women’s March on Saturday, January 21! The PFT is proud to cover most of the costs—but each rider is throwing...
View ArticleNational Day of Action on Thursday, January 19
AFT locals, other unions, and schools across the country are planning actions right before the inauguration on January 20 in order to show the connection between our educators and our students. We want...
View ArticleRally to Protect Our Students, Our Schools and Our Communities
Thursday, January 19th at 4:00 p.m. Concord Elementary School Auditorium (2350 Brownsville, Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15210) Find more information here
View ArticleIt Bears Repeating…….ACT 48 Hour Requirements Delayed for One Year…Read this...
Good News! There have been two amendments to the School Code that will affect the continuing professional education requirements for educators. The first allows for the carryover of Act 48 hours from...
View ArticleCome See What “Teachers Speak” is About!
I can’t wait to learn more about “Teachers Speak” and man the PFT table that we have been invited to have. Join the discussion at Sci-Tech next Thursday, January 26 from 4:30-6:30. More information on...
View ArticleER&D Classes Starting March 2nd
This semester we have two (2) ER&D classes – Foundations and Reading Comprehension. Classes will be on Thursday this semester beginning on March 2nd at 4:30. Click here for more information and to...
View ArticlePat Colangelo’s Report on the Women’s March
The PFT was well represented at the Million Women’s March in Washington D.C A group of 30 people including staff, executive board members, building reps, and active and retired members and their...
View ArticleCTE News
**The PFT is thrilled to be hosting a CTE FAIR at our building on Valentine’s Day for students, parents, and community leaders! The event is being coordinated by our fabulous AFT Innovation Fund...
View ArticleJoin Us for a Skating Party at PPG Place on Sunday, February 19—AND You May...
Dan Kliber (Brashear) has us booked at PPG on Sunday, February 19 from 6:00 pm on (the rink is open until midnight for you night owls!) IF YOU WEAR HOCKEY JERSEYS OF ANY KIND (ie Penguins, school, NHL,...
View ArticlePFT Building Rep Workshop—Visit the Next Education Committee Meeting at the...
The February 9 BOE Education Meeting is jammed with important info that our reps/members need to know—PLUS this “field trip” allows our reps/members who have never been to an Education Meeting to come...
View ArticlePFT-Sponsored Pirate Game
PFT Social Chairperson, Dan Kliber (Brashear) has brought back the popular PFT Pirate Game Nights! Tickets are only $21 for our members (and friends and family, of course!)—PLUS you get a free Pirates...
View ArticlePlease Respond to the NEW PFT Survey on Supports That Are Needed to Avoid...
You will be receiving an email with a PFT Survey looking for your input on what is needed to support our schools if our district decides to restrict suspensions in grades K-5. Please look for it and...
View ArticleDid You Receive Your PFT “Supports Needed in Lieu of Suspensions” Survey?
It is extraordinarily important that we hear your ideas and concerns about this pressing topic so that we can share our members’ thoughts with the Board, GPS, and other community partners. In case you...
View ArticleDan Kliber, Social Committee Chairperson has some great events planned for us
Ice Skating at PPG — Sunday, February 19 — 6:00 pm on (the rink is open until midnight for you night owls!) Don’t forget to wear your favorite hockey shirt, and come to join your PFT Brothers and...
View ArticlePFT Building is Turning 20! Come to a Great Birthday Celebration AND...
Prizes….Food….Cake….Childcare….Treat Bags….and, of course, Balloons! Join us for a General Membership Meeting like no other! Since the station format was so popular at our last General Membership...
View ArticleIt Bears Repeating…….ACT 48 Hour Requirements Delayed for One Year…Read this...
Good News! There have been two amendments to the School Code that will affect the continuing professional education requirements for educators. The first allows for the carryover of Act 48 hours from...
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