Ongoing teacher shortage could further impede students' ability for long-term success
A new report finds schools are beginning to hire inexperienced and underqualified teachers to fill positions due to an ongoing teacher shortage.
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A new report finds schools are beginning to hire inexperienced and underqualified teachers to fill positions due to an ongoing teacher shortage.
A new report finds schools are beginning to hire inexperienced and underqualified teachers in order to fill positions due to an ongoing teacher shortage. KDKA's Erika Stanish shares the details.
E. Gordon Gee reportedly announced his plan to the university's Faculty Senate on Monday.
PTL's Boaz Frankel is going on a field trip to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History for Back to School Week on KDKA! He takes us behind the scenes in the "bug room," with associate curator Ainsley Seago.
Now, the 625 students on the Baptist university's Philippi campus are looking elsewhere — and fast.
West Virginia University President E.
The judge's February decision will not be appealed after the deadline to file came and went over the weekend.
Penn State announced tuition increases for both in-state and out-of-state students.
A recent report shows teachers in Pennsylvania are leaving the classroom and field of education faster than ever before. Host Heather Abraham is taking a closer look at The Genius Joy and Love Academy, which is a local program aimed at getting more students of color into the teaching profession.
Young people are turning away from teaching as a job, citing the low pay and uncertainty over education. "People feel demotivated," one student said.
The state government approached two weeks without full spending authority on Tuesday, while loose ends remained untied.
Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the Republican-controlled Senate to return to the Pennsylvania Capitol to finalize a state spending plan.
Governor Josh Shapiro is planning to line-item veto a $100 million appropriation in order to sign and approve the state's budget bill.
Pennsylvania House Democrats are returning to the Capitol as they object to a budget deal between Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Senate Republicans.
Hosts Heather Abraham and Kelly Dzanaj welcome Michele De La Reza to the studio to learn about how Attack Theatre is helping teachers and students boost their creativity through dance.
At the Santa Ana Public Library in Southern California, robots are specially programmed to teach children with autism.
The West Virginia Board of Education has appointed a new superintendent of schools.
With more cuts expected, West Virginia University's governing board moved forward Friday with slashing 12 graduate and doctoral programs amid a $45 million budget shortfall.
The Boys & Girls Club of Western Pa. has teamed with Thermo Fisher Scientific to provide girls and young women with opportunities in STEM and STEAM careers.
West Virginia's Supreme Court has ruled that a lower court judge erred when she ordered Gov. Jim Justice to block an independent board from authorizing publicly-funded charter schools.
There is no age limit on learning! La Roche University has recently named their Lifelong Learning Center after their late president. Host Heather Abraham welcomes the center's executive director Jennifer Engel and student Rebecca Watkins to the studio.
Two more private colleges in our region are starting nursing programs as the nation struggles with a nursing shortage.
Ohio parents could see more public money in their pockets next year to help send their children to private and religious schools, or to fund homeschooling, under changes to a voucher program that Republican state lawmakers and the governor are expected to hammer out by month's end.
Host Heather Abraham sits down with Pennsylvania's Principal of the Year. Dr. Tim Wagner is an Upper St. Clair alum who is now leading the high school.
Teachers are leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, amid fears of a nationwide exodus of burned-out teachers.
Country singer Cody Johnson said he's undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured ear drum.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have strengthened their hold on the AFC North despite not playing last weekend.
Justin Brazeau scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots he faced, and the Penguins beat the Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday in each team's opener.
The images taken by two Mars orbiters show a bright, fuzzy white dot of the comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, appearing to move against a backdrop of distant stars.
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato proposed a 2026 budget with no tax increase.
Country singer Cody Johnson said he's undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured ear drum.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have strengthened their hold on the AFC North despite not playing last weekend.
Justin Brazeau scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots he faced, and the Penguins beat the Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday in each team's opener.
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato proposed a 2026 budget with no tax increase.
Pennsylvania will partner with Timberline Glamping to bring glamorous camping to eight state parks, starting next year.
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato proposed a 2026 budget with no tax increase.
Pittsburgh mayoral candidates Corey O'Connor and Tony Moreno debated on issues important to city residents on Tuesday night.
Voters in Pennsylvania will decide in November whether three Democratic state Supreme Court justices should keep their seats.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
This closure marks the latest in a long list of retailers that have pulled out of the mall.
Spirit Christmas is coming to the Pittsburgh area this holiday season.
Some everyday grocery items are about to cost you a little less at Giant Eagle
PTL's Katie O'Malley visits The Frick Pittsburgh Museum and Gardens to get a look at the new exhibit - The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore.
We're in the kitchen learning about the annual Milk Bank & Cookies event coming up at Stage AE. The sweet fundraiser benefits the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank and a number of bakeries will be featured, including Lil Bean Backerei.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is talking with representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Pittsburgh Chapter to learn more about this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your treasures in this edition of What's It Worth.
The Cranberry Men's Chorus stops by with a little preview of their fall show, coming up at North Catholic High School - Golden Oldies, Memories of the 50's and 60's.
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
KDKA Investigates looked into what's behind the county's success in preventing deadly crime.
A Fayette County flower shop is sounding the alarm after learning another out-of-state business appears to be impersonating its company.
Pittsburgh councilmembers plan on introducing new legislation that will change the zoning code for vape shops.
People who live next to a blighted and abandoned property in Sharpsburg say they're living in a nightmare.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, nearly one in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
The race kicked off at PPG Paints Arena early Sunday, all to benefit cancer research.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
Tattoo artists Angie and Jessica are helping women heal through the transformative art of post-mastectomy tattooing.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have strengthened their hold on the AFC North despite not playing last weekend.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Justin Brazeau scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots he faced, and the Penguins beat the Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday in each team's opener.
The fire broke out at Churchman Stadium around 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Penn State hasn't been unranked since November 2022.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
The company recently applied for $7.5 million in state grant funding that would be used to tear down the existing mall structures to make way for redevelopment.
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
Leaders gave an update Friday on the efforts to revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
A Pittsburgh city councilmember wants to sit down with city leadership to see what's going on.
Country singer Cody Johnson said he's undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured ear drum.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting ready to open its new $1.7 billion terminal.
Taylor Swift fans waited in line for hours at a Target in the South Hills to get their hands on her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
The festival will kick off at 12 p.m. with a ceremonial beer keg tapping.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The meeting will take place at the Springdale borough building at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Walmart purchased the mall in January through the company South Saturn Ridge LLC for a price of $34 million.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
Eli Holstein threw for 304 yards and 4 touchdown passes in the 45-17 Panthers' win over the Chippewas.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
