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The Pittsburgh region is known for its focus on schools (just look at the Pittsburgh Promise) and its many strong universities and colleges, from Pitt and Carnegie Mellon to Robert Morris and Point Park. With its large population of college students, Pittsburgh ranks among tops in the country as a College Town. Aside from the impressive institutions of higher learning, the research is world-class and keeps the region in the forefront of science and technology.

Education Features

Linda Lane: Keep the main thing the main thing

Nick Keppler Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Linda Lane has a daunting task: shepherding the city’s school district through some of its biggest challenges in history while remaining a hands-on educator.

Fearless Women: Linda Clautti, Urban Pathways Charter School

Beth Marcello Wednesday, April 25, 2012

In the first of a series on women who are making a profound difference in Pittsburgh, we present Dr. Linda Clautti. She is CEO at Urban Pathways Charter School where for the past two years every senior got accepted into college. That's especially impressive considering the challenges many of the students face. How does Dr. Clautti do it? Read more about the Spark winner and then suggest a fearless woman for our next profile.

Reflections on my year of Leadership Pittsburgh

Tracy Certo Wednesday, January 25, 2012

If you haven't done Leadership Pittsburgh yet, you might be asking yourself: should I? Consider this outlook from a newly minted graduate. From intense discussions and unusual site visits (think jail) to eye-opening exercises and chocolate deprivation, it was one heck of a year. (Pictured: Lauri Fink and Dan Taylor, class XVII)

The Talent Dividend: How more college grads can add to Pittsburgh's bottom line

Tracy Certo Wednesday, November 16, 2011

What's the best thing a city can do to achieve more economic success? Increase its number of college graduates. The most prosperous cities have the highest number of college grads. Read how the Talent Dividend calculates just how much college degrees add to a city's bottom line--think billions--and why Pittsburgh is one of 57 cities competing for the million dollar prize to boost college attainment.

Babs Carryer: Six cool ideas from Demo Day

Babs Carryer Wednesday, November 09, 2011

We have a thriving early-stage entrepreneurial community, due in no small part to startup accelerator, AlphaLab, and Project Oympus, writes Babs in her first blog for Pop City. She spotlights six very cool ideas at the recent Demo Day.

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Linda Lane: Keep the main thing the main thing

Fearless Women: Linda Clautti, Urban Pathways Charter School

Reflections on my year of Leadership Pittsburgh

The Talent Dividend: How more college grads can add to Pittsburgh's bottom line

Babs Carryer: Six cool ideas from Demo Day

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