Suburban Allegheny County leads state in standardized test score improvement
After scores plummeted statewide on last year’s Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA), Allegheny County has universally increased exam results across its jurisdiction this year.
Artist and author Hervé Tullet creates with kids at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
French artist and children’s book author Hervé Tullet leads kids in painting workshops.
Jeremiah’s Place considers opening second 24/7 nursery for families in crisis
Jeremiah’s Place has served nearly 600 children from 56 zip codes since opening. “It shows a tremendous need and a gap in services, and we’re happy to fill that gap,” says Executive Director LouAnn Ross.
Rival school districts learn to cooperate on fixes for kids
The Expanding Innovation Project aims to help educators in areas such as professional development, sustainability and early childhood development.
Despite challenges, Westinghouse student says, ‘We will show them’
The achievement gap between black and white students in Pittsburgh Public Schools remains. What are students and district leadership going to do about it?
Maker Faire shows off local students’ manufacturing talents
Hundreds of inventors and tinkerers of all ages display their creations at this weekend’s Maker Faire on the North Side.
In the news: National Aviary gets spotlight on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The National Aviary’s Dr. Pilar Fish and two-toed baby sloth Valentino make their TV debut on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week.
Google Geek Street Fair creates carnival of STEM for Pittsburgh students
Pittsburgh hosts its first Google Geek Street Fair, a free interactive event that puts the magic of robots, ethernet cables and virtual reality into the hands of local students.
These 10 Pittsburgh PokeStops will make your kids smarter
A treasure trove of Pittsburgh PokeStops illustrate the city’s vibrant and family-friendly cultural heritage.
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How to make the most of Pittsburgh’s kid-friendly performing arts offerings
Our favorite Pittsburgh series will keep the little ones entertained through long winter weekends and into the spring.
AIU showcase celebrates STEAM learning
The AIU STEAM Showcase open house demonstrates how innovators, educators and philanthropists use science, technology, engineering, art and math to transform education.
Success stories dominate 100-year history of The Ellis School
The Centennial Gala on Oct. 15 will showcase some of the Ellis School’s shining success stories.
Travel writer dishes on ‘the city known as Kidsburgh’
See Kidsburgh through the eyes of visitors, as Western New York Family Magazine reports on Pittsburgh’s status as a cultural oasis and all-around family-friendly place.
Kidsburgh hero: Ninth-grader goes national with research linking head trauma with toxic bacteria
Aria Eppinger travels to Washington, D.C., to compete with her presentation, “Roundup’s Effect on Human Gut Bacteria,” in a national STEM challenge.
12 great family adventures in Pittsburgh this October
Whether you’re looking for outdoor festivals, a Broadway show or prime trick-or-treating spots, October has a little something for everybody. Dust off those Halloween decorations, pick out a costume and get ready for a month full of fun, festive autumn delights.