Rethink high school with XQ Super School

“Career Tech Charter High School graudates will graduate with a high school diploma in one hand and a career credential in another hand.”

Variety the Children’s Charity gives a voice to Pittsburgh kids who can’t speak

Through advances in technology, some kids are getting a voice for the first time, and it’s all thanks to the generosity of Variety the Children’s Charity.

Summer safety: Swimming lessons to prevent drowning

“Even if they are in a life jacket, you need to keep your eyes on these kids. It takes a split second for something to go wrong.”

Virtual Reality in the Classroom

Virtual reality really hit the consumer market about a year ago, and for the first time, it’s at a price point that schools can afford. The Allegheny Intermediate Unit has […]

Unique Children’s Museum Gift For Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for a really special gift, Kidsburgh has an idea. It’s something that’s sure to get dad both laughing and crying. It’s […]

Local Students Spread Jewelry Love

Some local high school students are learning more in their jewelry class than just how to make necklaces, rings and bracelets.  They’re learning life lessons and having an impact on […]

“Gift of Art” to Pittsburgh Public Schools

You only have a few weeks left to see an exhibit at the Heinz History Center that’s been in the making for 100 years.  The impressive collection of art from […]

Family Volunteering Challenge

Many people want to volunteer but think it’s too hard when they have kids.  Now, the United Way is making it easy for families with their “Families for Good Challenge.” […]

Young Dancer Overcoming Obstacles to Reach Her Dream

Five local girls from a small ballet school in the South Hills were recently accepted into the most prestigious summer dance program in the country in New York City, but […]

Urban Impact Changing Young Lives

A big event is coming up on June 10 featuring Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and former Steeler Tunch Ilkin, but it has little to do […]

Big Donation for Head Start from PNC

Preschool teachers across the region are buying school supplies and resources for their classrooms today.  They are doing that because PNC  “flash funded”  850 projects across the country yesterday — […]

Local High School Students Jumpstart Redevelopment

A group of incredibly impressive kids and their passionate, dedicated teacher at Brownsville Area High School in Fayette County, are getting national recognition for helping jumpstart redevelopment in their boarded […]

Pittsburgh Youth Chorus Singer Returns as Opera Star

You can see Loution and the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus perform in “Turandot” with the Pittsburgh Opera at the Benedum Center starting this Saturday, March 25, Tuesday, March 28, Friday, March 31 and Sunday, April 2.

Diversity in Dance with Dance Theatre of Harlem in Pittsburgh

The Dance Theatre of Harlem is in Pittsburgh for a two-week residency with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.

Kidsburgh: Summer Camp Guide

Kidsburgh’s Yu-Ling Behr stops by KDKA-TV to talk about some fun summer camps!

Coaching Boys Into Men Program Making a Difference

A program called Coaching Boys Into Men works to reduce dating violence and sexual assault by leveraging the influence of coaches, and it’s working in more than 30 school districts across Western Pennsylvania.

High School Training for Emergency Services Careers

Pittsburgh Public School District’s “Emergency Response Technology” program trains high school students to be police officers, firefighters and EMT’s, or emergency medical technicians.

Kidsburgh: PBS Launches Channel For Kids

Fred Rogers made Pittsburgh a center for children’s television programming and his legacy continues with new shows being created here. Now, PBS has launched a channel for kids, with programming just for younger children.

Skiing for free and without parents’ help

Pennsylvania has a special program where kids in 4th and 5th grades can ski for free at resorts all over the state.

Kidsburgh: Program Helps Connect Kids With Mentors

Children of all ages and backgrounds need a mentor, someone to support them in setting and reaching their goals. Kidsburgh says, however, that research shows 1 in 3 children does not have a mentor. Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania is helping more people be mentors in more ways.