Washington DC roadtrip

Travel guide: Take your kids for a fun, educational Washington, DC road trip

A DC roadtrip is an easy drive from Pittsburgh and so educational!

Pittsburgh events

From an ice festival to a hike with park rangers, check out 10 events happening around the Pittsburgh region this weekend

Check out these events happening around the Pittsburgh region this weekend!

P3R scholarship

P3R’s new scholarship recognizes outstanding high school seniors who inspire others to move: Here’s how to apply

P3R’s new scholarships honor kids who show leadership and service to others through sports and beyond.

buzzword

Buzzword is back: This Pittsburgh art and literacy partnership is hosting live events for families again

At Buzzword events, “we have the social-emotional component, we have the learning capacity, and we have the mental health focus.” 

playful pittsburgh

Playful Pittsburgh wants to hear from you (and they’re giving away gift cards!)

Playful Pittsburgh’s survey is open through Feb. 1.

January family events in Pittsburgh

18 January family events in Pittsburgh you won’t want to miss

So many January family events in Pittsburgh! Check out this list.

cartoon academy

Set your DVR for the two-season marathon of “Cartoon Academy” with Joe Wos

Joe Wos describes his “Cartoon Academy” video series as “Bob Ross meets Mister Rogers.” Catch the two-season marathon on Jan. 2 on WQED-TV.

12 camps and things to do with kids during winter school break in Pittsburgh

From museums to camps, there are so many things to do with kids during winter school break in Pittsburgh.

raising adventurous eaters

This local cooking school teacher has tips for raising adventurous eaters

The first step in raising adventurous eaters? Cook with them.

absenteeism in Pittsburgh schools

Absenteeism in Pittsburgh schools: Check out KDKA’s report

New strategies are helping fight absenteeism in Pittsburgh schools.

parents as allies

Join Parents as Allies for a free workshop that can help families and schools build true engagement

Join Parents as Allies for this free workshop and lunch.

Metallica Scholars

The Metallica Scholars program is helping fund skilled trade learning, and you can help

Metallica Scholars helps fund skilled trade education at community colleges in the tri-state area.

ehrman crest

Seneca Valley’s creatively designed Ehrman Crest school named one of Time’s Best Inventions of 2022

At Ehrman Crest, “just like when you walk into a children’s museum, everywhere you turn, there’s something to learn.” 

Sponsored Content Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten? 5 Signs Parents Can Look For

Here is how you can get your child ready for kindergarten.

Relational trust: Could this be the answer to helping kids really learn at school?

Projects like Parents as Allies seek to build connection and trust between families and schools, so both groups can help kids together.

Northgate

With scientific approaches, Northgate’s MTSS has kids covered on everything from reading to mindfulness

At Northgate, “we have this system in place to make sure that no one is going to slip through the cracks.”

League of Innovative Schools

Which western PA school districts have been named to the League of Innovative Schools?

These local districts were named to the League of Innovative Schools thanks to their focus on impactful, equitable learning.

slb radio

SLB Radio’s Open Studio welcomes tweens and teens who want to learn podcasting

At SLB Radio’s Open Studio, the friendly staff is ready to help kids explore the world of audio creation — and it’s free!

things to do in November in Pittsburgh

18 awesome things to do in November in Pittsburgh, from free crafting and STEAM fun to Light Up Night!

So many great things to do in November in Pittsburgh for families!

high school esports

High school esports teams teach communication skills, teamwork and STEM learning

About a dozen high school esports teams now compete in our region.