Your child can register now for upcoming Pittsburgh Teen Poetry Slam contest
6th through 12th graders are invited to compete in this year’s Pittsburgh Teen Poetry Slam. Details here.
Parents as Allies: At Bentworth, the schools are finding ways to reach families at every grade level
Bentworth’s Parents as Allies team begins connecting with parents as soon as they register for kindergarten.
Parents as Allies: Growing new community connections at California Area
California Area’s Parents as Allies team has powerful advice for growing the bond between schools and families.
Parents as Allies: Opening doors and building bridges in Brentwood Borough
Brentwood’s Parents as Allies team found creative ways to connect with new students and their families.
Prime Stage Drama Awards celebrate high school performers: Meet the nominees
These students are nominated for Prime Stage Drama Awards.
Pittsburgh’s new Museum of Illusions is ready to amaze (and teach) your kids
Pittsburgh’s new Museum of Illusions is full of exhibits that teach kids about visual perception.
hundrED releases ‘Journeys in Family-School Engagement,’ sharing our Parents as Allies work with the world
After nearly three years, the Parents as Allies project has broken new ground in connecting families and schools in meaningful ways.
Spreading cheer: 10 ways your family can volunteer and give back this holiday season
Volunteering in Pittsburgh as a family: A spirit of giving during a season when kids often focus on what they’re getting.
5 ideas to help with holiday stress and sadness this year
Holiday stress is real. We asked a local expert for advice on managing it.
First Night guide: All the details about the Downtown fun on Dec. 31
First Night Pittsburgh is coming! We’ve got all the details.
Holiday shopping: 17 Pittsburgh-area thrift and vintage shops, plus money-saving tips
Your guide to Pittsburgh thrift stores and more money-saving ideas!
5 ways to use the holiday season to gather and share family stories
All photos by Ted Anthony. So many Pittsburghers have a deep connection to their family history. But given the fast pace of our lives these days, it’s easy for family […]
10 new Moonshot Grants will help local educators launch wildly ambitious projects
10 more Moonshot Grants have been announced. See who’s getting this catalytic funding.
Kindness in Action celebrations are happening at the Children’s Museum, JCC South Hills and in local communities
Check out what’s happening with the #bethekindkid Kindness in Action campaign.
What parents should know about “toddler milks”
Toddler milks aren’t necessary — and are often high in sugar. Details you need.
Educators gathered in Finland to explore the growing global focus on trust and relationships. Pittsburgh’s voice was there.
The Parents as Allies team brought Pittsburgh-born ideas to this global education innovation conference.
Math4Girls and KFIVE: Meet the local high schoolers offering free tutoring and learning support to younger students
Teen girls in the Pittsburgh area are finding powerful ways to help younger students with learning.
5 Pittsburgh school districts will share their Parents as Allies innovations with the world at the HundrED Summit
The Parents as Allies team will share local innovations on a global stage. Details here.
Free upcoming events in the South Fayette Speakers Series put you up close with fascinating people
Don’t miss powerful live storytelling during the South Fayette Speaker Series.
Teen caffeine consumption is growing: What medical experts want you to know
Pittsburgh teens may be consuming much more caffeine than they — or their parents — realize. Here’s what it matters.