Pittsburgh BubbleLifehttps://pittsburgh.bubblelife.com/community/pittsburgh_newsThe latest news and information from Pittsburgh.https://pittsburgh.bubblelife.com/v/35147462/YDUE2/Pennsylvania_Gov_Shapiro_signs_legislation_guaranteeing_30_minutes_of_recess_to_elementary_students.htmlPennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs legislation guaranteeing 30 minutes of recess to elementary students(WESA) The governor signed a bill Wednesday that was approved by the state legislature as part of the 2026-27 budget.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:38:20 Zhttps://pittsburgh.bubblelife.com/v/35147462/YDUE4/Youth_vaping_is_declining_Pa_schools_are_seeing_the_trend_too.htmlYouth vaping is declining. Pa. schools are seeing the trend, too(WESA) Nicotine vape use among middle and high school students fell to 5.2% in 2025, the lowest rate since the behavior peaked in 2019.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:35:18 Zhttps://pittsburgh.bubblelife.com/v/35147462/YDJCA/Pa_school_districts_face_rising_special_education_costs_as_funding_falls_behind.htmlPa. school districts face rising special education costs as funding falls behind(WESA) As special education enrollment grows, districts are turning to raising property taxes to help cover rising costs.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 Zhttps://pittsburgh.bubblelife.com/v/35147462/YDHF1/Pittsburgh_Steelers_working_with_local_schools_to_enrich_learning_improve_attendance.htmlPittsburgh Steelers working with local schools to enrich learning, improve attendance(WESA) The Pittsburgh Steelers are expanding partnerships with local schools.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:30:00 Zhttps://pittsburgh.bubblelife.com/v/35147462/YD8SU/Pa_may_ban_cellphones_in_schools_Some_educators_say_theyre_already_seeing_results.htmlPa. may ban cellphones in schools. Some educators say they’re already seeing results(WESA) The “bell-to-bell” bans face skepticism from students and parents. After going phone-free, early adopters say the difference is striking.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:30:00 Zhttps://pittsburgh.bubblelife.com/v/35147462/YD7WN/Forecast_for_hot_weather_to_send_35_Pittsburgh_Public_schools_into_remote_mode.htmlForecast for hot weather to send 35 Pittsburgh Public schools into remote mode(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Education)) Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:45:41 Z