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AIU Science Leadership Visits ECS

On March 12, nearly 30 science educators from around the region visited ECS to learn more about our School's science curriculum and to see first hand how our environmental mission is threaded throughout our programming. The first 'field trip' of its kind for this AIU Coalition, educators observed ECS' science classes across the district - at the Primary, Intermediate and Middle Schools - visiting our Thinking Labs, Discovery, and Environmental Literacy. The group observed, reflected and shared their observations and ideas with our administration and staff.

ECS Awarded Park Tool Community Grant

We’re excited to share that ECS is one of 10 recipients of the Park Tool Community Grant! Out of more than 450 programs around the world that applied, ECS was selected to receive repair stands, professional tools, and education materials to expand our bike maintenance education.

Hannah Cramer Named ECS's Special Education Director
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  • Our Professionals

The Environmental Charter School (ECS) announced earlier this week that Hannah Cramer (Hetzer) has been selected as the school’s new Special Education Director. Please join us in congratulating her.

ECS Welcomes Author Ally Russell to the Middle School
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  • Middle School

Sixth graders at the Environmental Charter Middle School welcomed author Ally Russell to the school today (October 24, 2025). A Pittsburgh native who writes books for children that are creepy and thrilling, Russell spoke to students about her new book, how she builds suspense, her writing process and more during her visit this morning.