Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) has officially announced a new partnership with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to expand educational resources for young learners. This move will grant all PPS students free access to the vast library services. As reported by WPXI, the CardFest initiative has been launched within all 54 districts. Kicking off the program, Mayor Ed Gainey stood among students at Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12, pointing towards a future enriched by the knowledge and history housed within the library's walls.
In a move that acknowledges the boundless curiosity of its students, every child is gifted "fine free" access, a welcomed decision after a successful pilot program. According to a report by WPXI, PPS Superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters championed this development as a significant leap in the district's mission to nurture its pupils. The joy of this partnership was echoed by Georgiana Deming, the school librarian at Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12, who highlighted the indispensable role of libraries as an after-school resource.
This announcement added to the sense of a new academic horizon by announcing that physical library cards will be mailed to all students who are not already beneficiaries of the library system. WTAE's coverage detailed the facilitation of this expansive program, noting the comprehensive services now available to the students, including books, databases, and mentor support.
