“Pittsburgh is this hub of technology, yet is every student in Pittsburgh really getting equal opportunity for career exposure?”

November celebrates trees and pets, cartoons and comics, plus a leap into the Christmas holiday season.

Once you unveil the secret page, adults and kids alike will be obsessed with figuring out how the magic works.

“It’s such an exciting time for education in our region. The STEAM Showcase is an opportunity to see firsthand the great work being done by students and teachers.”

A group of students from Pine Richland High School in the “Peer to Peer” organization won the statewide Jefferson Award for public service. The Peer to Peer students accepted the […]

“Teachers become the facilitators of student-driven, authentic, real-world scenarios.”

A loud “pop!” is the payoff on Maker Monday’s Exploding Sandwich Bag.

“We hope this will be a trustworthy space where we offer unbiased reviews, and at the end of the day, it’s really up to the parent to make the final decision.”

“The time we spend together doing something we all enjoy is how we stay connected day to day and build memories for years to come.”  

Need help choosing the right scary movie for your family? Check out these tips for kids of all ages.

Maker Monday straddles the line between nature and art with Coffee Filter Leaves, an activity that offers STEM lessons.

“One of the ways you can feed people is helping them learn to cook for themselves.”

“I remain a technology optimist. At Google, we believe information is for everyone.”

“Teens are definitely still reading hardcover and paperback books. We often have teens tell us they love the smell and feel of the books.”

“We’re sending a signal to young people that we’re willing to meet them where they are.”

Maker Faire Pittsburgh might be the biggest DIY party for kids around.

It’s a lot of fun to “chase” paint across a page with a straw, and it’s no more difficult than blowing out a birthday cake.

Henry Friedlander used to sit in the same classroom at Shadyside Academy where he’s now asking sixth-grade students, “What do you think the verb is here?” He is back as […]

Our local schools invest heavily in our kids’ futures, addressing kids’ physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being.

Experience the joy and wonder of the arts with your entire family this season in a way that is easy and affordable for you. Join us at the theater!  The […]