10 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh, from monster trucks to free books
This week’s lineup offers thrills that soar high into the air and adventures that travel deep into underground caverns.
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Parents are discovering how to share parenting duties when they’re not together.
Matt’s Maker Space grows to an impressive 30 locations, including the first out of state
“My favorite thing is when a child walks into a Matt’s Maker Space and looks up at their teacher and says, ‘Who’s Matt?’ ”
Worried about summer slide? These 11 Pittsburgh programs will prevent brain drain in your kids
Summer break doesn’t mean a break from learning. Kids will love these fun brainy activities.
$4.4 million from Heinz Endowments to support child care programs, from prenatal to age 3
“The pandemic ripped open the curtain on the precarious state of our nation’s early childhood care and education system.”
Space is the next frontier for Pittsburgh kids with sky-high ambitions
“We are creating a true ecosystem, from middle school to high school all the way through college and ultimately in industry. You can live and work in space in Pittsburgh.”
9 things to know about the reopening of the Children’s Museum and MuseumLab
To help keep up with many changes, this guide is all you need to know before your visit.
5 pick-your-own farms to visit for berries, cherries and even flowers
The whole family will enjoy a visit to these Pittsburgh-area pick-your-own farms.
$500,000 STEM grant awarded to Citiparks, Remake Learning and Allegheny County Library Association
“The goal is to connect schools, out-of-school-time providers and libraries in a strategic way.”
A plea from young people: Don’t lose the lessons of the pandemic
How would today’s students create the schools of tomorrow?
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New Allegheny County Department of Children Initiatives to direct funding to preschool and afterschool programs
“All of Allegheny County’s children and families deserve comprehensive, equitable and high-quality early learning and out-of-school-time services if we are to continue to build our county’s reputation.”
EdCorps Real World Scholars develops kid entrepreneurs to lead tomorrow’s business world
“There’s just endless support for it, from students, from parents, from the community, from administrators,”
How will nearly $500,000 in Moonshot Grants change the world of education?
Remake Learning’s Moonshot Grants aim to vault learning innovation into the stratosphere.
Neighborhood Allies and Fund My Future PGH team up to support kids’ financial literacy
Kids’ savings accounts are proven to help families save for college and build students’ expectations for attendance.
You are your child’s first teacher. A new video series from Trying Together supports your efforts
Moms and dads start the educational process long before teachers and schools become involved.
The Children’s Home Pediatric Specialty Hospital wins national award for its Ready. Set. Home! initiative
Families will learn troubleshooting techniques that may reduce emergency visits to the hospital.
22 ways kids can find their bliss at the EQT Children’s Theater Festival
There will be plenty of giggles and laughs through the exciting lineup of international theater performances.
Why a more diverse booklist for kids enhances reading for all races and genders
When kids are exposed to kids who are different from themselves, the experience leads to improved cognitive skills, including critical thinking and problem-solving.
5 waterpark resorts for (safe) family getaways from Pittsburgh
Area waterparks are working to maximize fun while minimizing Covid worries.