Ellis School named a K-12 “Design Thinking” Leader
Fewer than 50 schools nationwide have received this designation, but on Oct. 22 The Ellis School was named a Design Thinking Leader by the Design Thinking in Schools K12 website. […]
Pittsburgh’s educational maker movement lauded on CNN
Pittsburgh, the Children’s Museum, Gregg Behr and the groundbreaking educational work taking place here are all featured in a CNN.com article about the importance of making things in the development […]
This traveling mom found much to love in Kidsburgh
Cincinatti Family magazine had a few praises to sing for Kidsburgh on its website this week. “Our astronaut adventure happened at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nicknamed “Kidsburgh,” […]
5 Things to do in Pittsburgh with kids
5 Things to do in Pittsburgh with kids Kidsburgh has once again been featured in the media at large, this time by FamilyTravelMagazine.com “My son and I recently attended a […]
25 reasons to raise kids in Pittsburgh
25 reasons why Pittsburgh is a great place to raise kids.
Fun places for kids in Pittsburgh
From SkyZone to Carrie Furnace, here’s a must-see list of fun places for kids in Pittsburgh.
Helping men be better dads, with great results
How do men become better parents? These Pittsburgh fathers share their stories.
When the kids are in charge
Student-centered education models in Pittsburgh such as the Three Rivers Village School.
Crossing Fences: African-American boys, meet the men you could become
The Crossing Fences oral history project has ventured into new Pittsburgh neighborhoods, helping young African-American boys interview local black men about their inspirational roles as mentors and models worthy of emulation. […]
Miracle League to build a new playground
Miracle League to build a new playground When will you be able to see the Pittsburgh skyline from the South Hills? The answer: next spring, when the Miracle League of […]
PAEYC’s Unconference includes hackathon, field trips to Google and more
A conference with field trips and a hackathon? Call it the “unconference,” happening Nov. 15 and 16 as an innovative new idea from PAEYC – the Pittsburgh Association for the […]
Girls on the Run: So much more than sports
Kids need exercise perhaps even more than adults do – and they may get more out of it. Girls on the Run, a program for 3rd- through 8th-grade girls sponsored […]
Making ‘Common Sense’ of media and tech tools
Parents and teachers in Pittsburgh now have Common Sense Media’s help in finding the best ways to navigate online learning – and improving kids’ overall online experience. Common Sense aims to […]
Pittsburgh media partners to spotlight the region’s drive to remake learning
Pittsburgh’s drive to remake learning Pittsburgh is at the forefront of a revolutionary movement in learning and education that will be spotlighted throughout the year by four Pittsburgh media organizations—Pop […]
Green Schools Academy wants kids’ green projects through November
Green Schools Academy Pittsburgh has turned last year’s international green community-service day for local students into a two-month-long Green Schools Academy, and organizers at Green Building Alliance say they already have […]
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh expansion into old Allegheny Regional Library building
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Expansion Plans The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is pursuing a plan to expand into the former Allegheny Regional branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh as […]
Why we should cheer on kindergartners and more ways to help your community
The Month of Living Generously is the time when businesses kick off their United Way workplace campaigns, but you don’t have to wait until your company does it – you […]
Yo Bro brings socially conscious fashion to Lawrenceville for little dudes
Yo Bro brings socially conscious fashion to Lawrenceville Marybeth Mahoney and Lori Sipes are moms on a mission. That mission: introduce a trendy line of boys’ fashions that helps raise […]
College Prowler moves to the next level with Niche, K-12 school rankings
College Prowler moves to the next level with Niche Helping students pick the right colleges for themselves has been College Prowler’s sweet spot for 11 years running. So where does […]
Ever go sideways Hula Hooping? That’s Fun Day at Clayton
Before kids were allowed to shake and shimmy in public using Hula Hoops, there was hoop rolling – and badminton, croquet, sack races and other activities for the overly dressed […]