Amgen and Citizen Science Lab launch biotech training for Pittsburgh teachers and kids
“Our goal is to create classroom experiences that will inspire students and ignite their interest in careers in science.”
CMU Computer Science Academy debuts new (and free) high school coding curriculum
“We’re excited to do what we can to help make a difference in this space.”
Pittsburgh moms have trusted Mr. Yuk for nearly 50 years. At last, its creator will be celebrated.
“The Mr. Yuk symbol was basically created by kids. It became the centerpiece of our public education program.”
Play where? Play Anywhere! Pop-up games bring Pittsburgh neighborhoods together for creative revitalization
“The games are really escape rooms without the escape room. They’re ciphers and puzzles that need to be solved.”
Pittsburgh families welcome low-cost internet service through Comcast’s expanding program
“We realize that as the world changes, we have got to better prepare everyone for the opportunities that will be there.”
Research supports Pittsburgh parents’ call for later high school start times and improved scholastic performance
“There’s been a lot of resistance from a lot of school districts to even considering it.”
Pittsburgh teens and their mental health are the main focus of new JHF grants
“Maybe the best thing we can do is to activate neighborhoods to develop their own safety nets”
Moms Demand Action gathers the force of motherhood to mobilize against gun violence
“We have debated these issues for decades. It’s time for action.”
Hello Baby will welcome Allegheny County newborns (and parents) to developing support program
“At the highest levels of risk and need, we’re not necessarily reaching as many families as we’d like to.”
Teen manufacturing summer camps set the stage for Pittsburgh’s future machinists
“We’re trying to attract a different group of individuals to manufacturing.”
Student-led drive pushes Woodland Hills to pass climate change resolution
Fifty-four school districts have passed climate actions since 2017, but Woodland Hills is the first in Pennsylvania.
How can libraries keep up? With local tech partners, via WQED’s Inquire Within
“We open up the catalog of resources and say, ‘You tell us what will work best in your space.’ ”
Youth soccer with global influence remains the focus of Pittsburgh-based Open Field
“We’re just excited to bring the model here to further develop it and see where we can take it from here.”
Pittsburgh music academy for kids among first recipients of Mac Miller Fund
“It is such a Pittsburgh thing to do.”
YourMomCares donates $500,000 to Children’s Hospital to develop mental health app for kids
Like a Duolingo lesson for mental health, games and activities on the app will be adjustable depending on needs and developmental levels.
PNC’s latest donation totals $500 million invested in Grow Up Great program
“Grow Up Great allows us to help our communities, not just with dollars but with involvement.”
Allegheny County Children’s Fund getting a second chance with new study
“The effort last year resulted in having more than 250,000 voters say yes; this is important to them too. And many other voters wanted to know more.”
How do CEOs learn about workforce issues? They go back to high school.
“CEO in the Classroom is a solid first step toward better engagement with educators to develop solutions to the workforce challenges our region is facing.”
The Children’s Museum XOXO mobile pop-ups helping Pittsburgh to heal
In the aftermath of the Tree of Life shooting, educators and community groups turned to the Children’s Museum for some guidance and curriculum.