Parents and students urge school board to slow 'Future Ready' plan, warn it risks programs and services

Mar 23, 2026

At a March 23 public hearing, parents, students and advocacy groups told the Pittsburgh Public Schools board that the proposed "Future Ready" facilities plan is rushed, lacks meaningful family input and could eliminate community-school services and magnet-program features such as Scitec's block schedule.

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Dozens of parents, students and community advocates told the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) board on March 23 that the district's proposed "Future Ready" facilities plan moves too quickly and misses key supports for families and specialized programs.

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