Charter Schools A Flashpoint In School Board Debate
PPS board candidates debate on April 7, 2021. The first public debate between candidates for the Pittsburgh Public Schools Wednesday evening was a relatively sedate affair, made only mildly contentious by the fact that three of the candidates have children who attended charter schools. Three incumbents and eight challengers took part in the three-hour-long forum, which was hosted by a coalition of progressive groups and the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers. Only District 9 incumbent Veronica Edwards did not participate. Over the course of the evening, the 11 candidates frequently acknowledg...