Trending Now - Pittsburgh Schools Shift to Remote Learning for NFL Draft

WHO:

Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS)

Dr. Wayne N. Walters, Superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools

Ebony R. Pugh, Public Relations Director of Pittsburgh Public Schools

Brian McCarthy, NFL spokesman

WHAT:

Pittsburgh Public Schools will operate remotely from April 22nd to April 24th, 2026.

The shift to "asynchronous teaching and learning" was announced to accommodate the NFL Draft.

The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment exams were rescheduled to April 20th-21st and April 28th-May 4th, with a makeup testing window from May 4th to May 8th.

The NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23rd to April 25th, 2026.

The city expects up to 700,000 visitors during the NFL Draft.

WHERE:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

WHEN:

Remote learning dates: April 22nd-24th, 2026

NFL Draft dates: April 23rd-25th, 2026

Rescheduled assessment exam dates: April 20th-21st, April 28th-May 4th, and makeup testing from May 4th to May 8th, 2026

WHY:

The decision was made to minimize disruptions to students and support families during the anticipated logistical challenges of the NFL Draft.

Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters stated, "Our priority is maintaining continuity of learning while recognizing the extraordinary circumstances the city will experience during the NFL Draft."

HOW:

Students will receive assignments and "learning activities" through online platforms during the remote learning period.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 21:09 UTC)

Pittsburgh Public Schools will shift to remote learning from April 22nd to April 24th, 2026, to accommodate the NFL Draft, which is set to take place in the city from April 23rd to April 25th. Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters emphasized that this decision aims to minimize disruptions for students and families during the expected influx of up to 700,000 visitors. Additionally, the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment exams have been rescheduled to April 20th-21st and April 28th-May 4th, with makeup testing available from May 4th to May 8th.