This researcher asked kids what's wrong with U.S. schools. Here are their ideas.

http://www.upworthy.com/this-researcher-asked-kids-whats-wrong-with-us-schools-here-are-their-ideas?c=ufb2

WESA: Life Of Learning Panel: Relevance In The Classroom Is Key

90.5 WESA aired this panel discussion with students from local high schools talking what makes them engaged or disengaged in school.  I caught some of this at lunch.  It is work a listen.  Life Of Learning Panel: Relevance In The Classroom Is Key

Penn Hills, Woodland Hills won’t take Wilkinsburg students

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2015/04/18/Penn-Hills-Woodland-Hills-won-t-take-Wilkinsburg-students/stories/201504170117

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 18, 2015 12:00 AM

Woodland Hills ranks in top 10 nationwide for elementary student suspensions
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette / February 24, 2015 12:00 AM

Ready to Work - Reviving Vocational Ed

American RadioWorks has created a documentary called "Ready to Work" about the revival of vocational education in the 21st century.  I caught some of it on NPR today while driving around.  It details the types of programs at Minuteman High School in Lexington, Massachusetts, and questions whether the "college for all" mantra espoused by most high schools is actually working for students.  What is the purpose of school?  The full podcast can be heard here.  You can also read an essay on the subject by the author, Emily Hanford.

Grant aims to reduce suspensions at Pittsburgh schools
$3M from federal agency will go toward proactively ending conflict
By Eleanor Chute / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette