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Pittsburgh SD staff say walk‑in classroom pilot was voluntary rollout after teacher outreach

Pittsburgh Board of Public Education · January 21, 2026
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Summary

At the Jan. 21 agenda review, a board member asked how Pittsburgh Phillips was picked for the 'walk‑in classroom' pilot (item 8.04); district staff said the program was offered voluntarily after outreach to health and physical‑education teachers and that the district intends to expand the pilot to additional schools over several years.

Director Yord asked how Pittsburgh Phillips was selected for agenda item 8.04, the district’s walk‑in classroom pilot. Dr. McNeil said staff reached out to district health and physical‑education teachers and that participating schools were chosen on a voluntary basis. "It's just a voluntary opportunity," Dr. McNeil said.

Why it matters: The pilot may shape how the Pittsburgh SD expands outdoor or…

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