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Pittsburgh Public Schools is projected to lose 5,000 students by 2031. Some schools, though, have managed to grow. 

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Expanded programming, community partnerships and strong leadership.

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While Pittsburgh’s district bleeds students, a few schools grow

Schools tagged as under-resourced can overcome that perception through partnerships, programs and parental engagement, and the district hopes to build on those wins.

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