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Melissa Rayworth

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Nominate your favorite school principal for the Penguins’ Most Valuable Principal (MVP) award

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By Melissa Rayworth Verified
| Kidsburgh Verified
MVP season is here: The nomination period has begun for the Penguins’ Most Valuable Principal (MVP) program. Now through Nov. 20, local families, school personnel, students and community members are welcome to nominate an outstanding principal for this award. The Penguins are seeking 15 outstanding educators to honor this year.
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No matter what career your child chooses, literacy is the core skill they need

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By Melissa Rayworth Verified
| Kidsburgh Verified
Many people are struggling to find jobs that effectively pay their bills these days. It’s not that the jobs don’t exist: According to the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, for every 100 open jobs in our state, there are only 77 qualified workers are available to fill them. So what holds people back from qualifying for those jobs and getting hired? In many cases, it’s a lack of strong literacy skills.
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NurturePA launches free, searchable 2026 Holiday Help Guide for Pittsburgh-area families

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By Melissa Rayworth Verified
| Kidsburgh Verified
Families in Allegheny, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene, and Lawrence counties have a new resource to make the holiday season easier. NurturePA, a Pittsburgh nonprofit that offers free text-based peer support to mothers (details here) has launched their free, searchable 2026 Holiday Help Guide. Find it at www.nurturepa.org/holiday-resources.
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