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Princess Hughes makes a difference at Weil!

Princess Hughes is an involved parent who turned her concern for the community and PPS Weil into a job with the Hill District Education Council; making a better place for kids, parents and school staff alike. Read the article about her from the New Pittsburgh Courier Online by clicking here.

Districts Find that the Youngest Students are Among the Most Absent

Attendance is one of the keys to success in school, yet a new study shows that Kindergarteners are among the most absent students. Read this article to find out what districts are doing to ensure that their youngest students come to school.

Check out our Materials for parents to see how you can bring Ready Freddy home!

Ready Freddy is funded by:

  • Henry L. Hillman Foundation
  • The Heinz Endowments
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  • Birmingham Foundation

The Ready Freddy Program

University of Pittsburgh
Office of Child Development
400 North Lexington Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Phone: 412-383-5385
Email: rfreddy@pitt.edu

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