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Pittsburgh Arlington highlights house system and student-run pantry after discipline gains

Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors · April 28, 2026

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Principal Crystal Caldwell showcased the Ron Clark House System and a student-run pantry at Pittsburgh Arlington, saying the house model coincided with a 90% reduction in fights and increased student engagement; the pantry is run in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.

PITTSBURGH — Crystal Caldwell, principal of Pittsburgh Arlington, opened an "In Your Neighborhood" school feature by describing the Ron Clark House System the school uses to build community, reward citizenship and raise student engagement.

"We have the green house of Isavindi, that is the house of courage ... the black house of altruismo, which is the…

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