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Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School is the oldest charter school institution in Pgh. We have served over 2,000 scholars in Allegheny county.

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🚨School will continue to be closed tomorrow, January 21. Stay safe and warm!

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We’re ready to take on the day!😃#weareurban

[Dr. Andre Samuel👨🏽‍🔬 @DrAfro71]

From a galaxy far, far away to here and now.
In this TEDxPittsburgh clip, I explain how Star Wars shaped The Citizen Science Lab. Like the epic saga that turned imagination into endless possibilities, we empower young minds to discover the limitless potential of science. #STEM

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Learning ACTIVATED!🌟

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Just a typical day at Urban–learning in action!😃

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This week, we learned about light exposure in photography. Did you know the very first photo ever taken required 8 hours of exposure time?

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Mentoring at UA gives scholars an opportunity to build deeper connections with fellow scholars and staff. Here’s a pic from our painting event! 🎨#weareurban

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“You cannot elevate students that you do not respect. You cannot elevate students for whom you do not care.” -Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings @CenterBlackEd #bmec2024

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Happy Friday UA Lions!🦁#weareurban

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Introducing the Rugrats crew. Did they nail it?

[State of Black Learning Conference @SBL_EDU]

Pre-Registration for #SBL25 is now live! Let us know your plans for our next gathering by clicking this link: https://t.co/zwJbbsQo2y

Keep Dreamin’ is loading…😃

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#grandparentsday was a success! Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate! #weareurban

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Just another day at #urbanacademy 😎 #weareurban

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Thank you to the Lincoln Larmier Fire Department for teaching us about fire safety last week! 👩🏾‍🚒🚒🧯

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🔔It’s our favorite time of the year! Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year has begun. We’d love to have your scholar join us next year! Apply today! https://t.co/LBp2GXJpto

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Today we celebrate a Black legend and an icon, Fannie Lou Hamer! Hamer rose from humble beginnings in the Mississippi Delta to become one of the most important and powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movements. @womenshistory

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Vote for us for Best of the Best in Allegheny South-West! 🎉
Click the link, head to the Kids & Education section, and cast your vote! 🗳️ We appreciate your support!
https://t.co/iIUHF1X8Ix

#pittsburgh #stem #steam #science

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There is still time to apply for our leadership fellowship! Do you know someone who is a great leader but they may not see the qualities inside themselves? Send this to them today!

Sometimes all it takes is a little nudge…

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Happy Tuesday! We’re wishing you a great week ahead!☀️#weareurban

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Be the change that you wish to see by joining our dynamic team of professionals! https://t.co/seJr55NiIM