Jewish day schools
A child scrolls from bed. (Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels)
December 11, 2024, 9:24 am
Pittsburgh school leaders tell parents healthy screen use includes saying ‘No’
'We need to work collaboratively and collectively as a community in order to address the larger issues that our children are facing or will face'
By Adam Reinherz
Community Day School. Photo courtesy of Community Day School
October 21, 2024, 11:01 am
CDS data breach spurs digital review and recommitment to student safety
'We will continue to act as an institution of integrity and transparency. The sacred duty of educating and protecting our students is our No. 1 priority'
By Adam Reinherz
Learning reaches new heights. (Photo by Alexandre Dulaunoy via Flickr at https://rb.gy/fpj353)
August 26, 2024, 12:46 pm
Classrooms Without Borders invests year in day school educators before taking them to Israel
'After Oct. 7 we learned how much help the Jewish day schools need'
By Adam Reinherz
AI allows children new access to knowledge. Photo via iStock
September 13, 2023, 9:57 pm
Local educators grapple with AI in the classroom
Teachers maintain artificial intelligence is like an ice cream sandwich: great, but not always optimal
By Adam Reinherz
Elke Goldblum, CDS's Social Emotional Learning Program Coordinator leads a student huddle for Yom Ha'atzmaut activities. Photo courtesy of Community Day School
August 7, 2023, 11:58 am
New academic year brings changes to local Jewish schools
Back to school brings new buildings, educational opportunities and greater financial support for staff
By Adam Reinherz
Jan Levinson. Photo courtesy of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
July 14, 2023, 7:51 pm
Incoming Federation board chair, Jan Levinson, looks to the future
By actualizing organization's strategic plan, longtime volunteer aims to bolster community
By Adam Reinherz
Jennifer Bails, left, is shadowed by Community Day School student Lucy Brown. Photo courtesy of Community Day School
June 19, 2023, 12:48 pm
The Exit Interview: Jennifer Bails
Strategic thinker and voice for substantive Jewish education reflects on years at Community Day School
By Adam Reinherz
February 8, 2023, 9:54 am
Chronicle poll results: Day school
We asked our readers whether a Jewish day school education is important. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
February 1, 2023, 10:42 am
Chronicle poll question
How important is a Jewish day school education?
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August 5, 2022, 6:13 pm
As costs climb, community addresses back-to-school expenses
With inflation reaching a 40-year high, markers, glue sticks and other school supplies are creating new financial burdens. Local organizations and Jewish day schools respond.
By Adam Reinherz
Photo by kevajefimija via iStock
October 22, 2021, 6:48 am
Managing COVID is full-time job for day school nurses
“I wasn’t used to being glued to my phone, but now I am.”
By Adam Reinherz
CDS first grader Tatum Baron shakes a lulav and etrog. Photo courtesy of Community Day School
November 29, 2020, 7:43 pm
Day schools balance pandemic challenges and in-person instruction
As COVID-19 cases rise in Allegheny County, educators remain dedicated to safe in-person instruction.
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Moshe Hauer
August 26, 2020, 5:19 pm
Running a Jewish day school got pricier, and it shouldn’t just be parents paying
"All of us in the community-at-large, whether or not we have school-aged children, must come together to support both schools and parents."
By Rabbi Moshe Hauer
Hillel Academy, like other local and national day schools and religious schools, has struggled to find teachers over the last several years. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
August 25, 2020, 9:17 am
Jewish day schools’ fall semester plans include steps to combat COVID-19
Each school has developed guidelines and strategies, in conjunction with the Department of Education, to combat further spread.
By David Rullo
Judah Goldston uses school supplies. Photo courtesy of Community Day School
August 13, 2020, 5:14 pm
School supply lists look different this year as students head back to class
Pittsburgh's Jewish day schools address back to school shopping
By Adam Reinherz
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