After 15 years building what was still an expanding network of educators at the time, the Consortium began the 21st Century launching of what would become its largest and longest-standing program for students—The Future Is Mine (TFIM). Organized 22 years ago to help students explore careers and develop leadership skills, TFIM annually engaged up to […]
CPE News
Regional coalition is among 60 finalists to participate in $1 billion federal initiative
The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Coalition is one of 60 finalists that the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has selected to compete for financing under its $1 billion “Build Back Better Regional Challenge.” The finalists, chosen from among 529 applicants, each will receive a $500,000 planning grant to advance its proposal. The Consortium […]
Collaborative for Student Success convenes around redesigns for Professional Development
Burrell and Cornell school districts presented their models for Personalized Professional Development in November when our Collaborative for Student Success convened for its monthly meeting. The Collaborative is an initiative that the Richard King Mellon Foundation has funded to support districts in increasing upward mobility for graduates. The districts each will concentrate on work in […]
CPE History: Chapter IV
Collaborative leadership was still a novel concept when the Consortium began encouraging districts adopt it in the late 1990s. Initially, with a state-funded grant aimed at “School Renewal through Teacher Leadership,” the intent was to help building-level administrators tap the insights of their ground troops. Having developed a leadership approach that empowered educators when she […]
HBCU and mentoring program gets underway
Our program to raise awareness of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and provide mentoring opportunities to students of color will offer an introductory session Dec. 2 for participating districts. As part of the session, staff will set the stage with presentations from two HBCU alumni and a PBS video titled “Tell Them We Are […]
Ed Leaders Pittsburgh adds new member, gets new initiatives underway
EdLeaders Pittsburgh (ELP) is tackling a full agenda this fall— adding a new member, starting a Principals Collaborative, laying the groundwork for a common in-service day, and planning an event to raise its profile in the community. West Mifflin Area School District is the latest to join the network, bringing membership to nine districts, also […]
PBL Professional Development opportunity
Are you looking to start off the New Year with new skills? Register now for an introductory training session on Project-Based Learning (PBL), beginning Feb. 2. The training includes four half-day Zoom workshops as well as video and other resources accessible through our Canvas portal. Participants will learn and practice the 10 key design elements […]
Our history: Chapter III
Following a strong and strategic start with the launch of Great Idea Grants in 1986, the Consortium quickly won hearts and minds among educators across the Mon Valley. In turn, it also began gaining community support. With a foundation laid, our organization began building improvement strategies and resources around schools. Among the earliest were Partnerships […]
Webinar about helping students get work-based learning experience
Interested educators can register for a Nov. 4 webinar about helping groups of students engage in virtual, work-based learning experiences. Under our state-approved Small-Group Career Mentoring model, classrooms are paired with companies so that students can learn about careers and how to begin developing relationships with professionals who can offer guidance.
Covestro offers real-world learning opportunity on climate science!
As world leaders gather the first week of November for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, our partners at Covestro will kick off a parallel Youthquake Thinc30 event for students. Classrooms can access the virtual event at their convenience Nov. 1 through Nov. 5. On tap will be keynote speakers, young climate activists, […]