Civics Fair showcases students projects, from op-eds to videos to speeches
A student’s report on his experience running for town supervisor. An original video about “George W” and the 2012 campaign. Political cartoons and Op-Eds about the Occupy Wall Street movement. […]
We are not making up this story: Young Writers Institute seeking creative kids
The Young Writers Institute is looking for kids in 4th through 12th grade who want to take their poetry, fiction, flash fiction, memoirs and other writing to the next level. The […]
18th annual Shakespeare contest for kids accepting apps online now
When it comes to Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare monologue and scene contest, says PPT Education Director Rob Zellers, “My biggest thrill is to see someone try this out for the […]
Girls have chemistry with chemistry and other science and tech careers at ChemStars
“We recognize that there’s a definite gap between girls pursuing careers in science and technology compared to boys,” says Kim McDonald, marketing manager for the EcoCommercial Building Program at Bayer […]
‘Shock the educational system’ with Tech Council’s Future of Play conference
Diana Rhoten, one of the featured presenters at the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s “Learning Innovation: The Future of Play in Education” on Nov. 15, wants to create “a whole new model for […]
Kids, top groups and long-time donors to be honored at National Philanthropy Day Awards
“I never intended this to be an award-winning thing,” says Bishop Canevin High School baseball coach and social studies teacher Dale Checketts, whose “Going Beyond the Diamond” program is one […]
Love Your Block projects complete, next round in spring
Mayor Ravenstahl’s first round of neighborhood Love Your Block projects have come to an end. Rebecca Delphia, chief service officer in the mayor’s office, says 47 blocks were impacted by […]