apps

12 apps designed to support Pittsburgh kids and their families

Looking for help? There’s an app for that – 12, actually – specially designed for Pittsburgh families.

march for our lives

Pittsburgh students came out in force for March For Our Lives. Here’s what some had to say.

“My generation isn’t afraid to step up and organize when we have an issue that we feel this strongly about.”

math fest

Check out the many ways math can be fun at this debut math festival

“We try to open the doors to higher math for students in grades K to 12. We want to get them to see math in a different light.”  

New Castle

What other schools can learn from New Castle School District

In a long-underperforming school district with kids from mostly disadvantaged homes, New Castle kids are preparing for a future that until recently seemed unattainable.

inclusive innovation

Pittsburgh kids are given their due with new focus at Inclusive Innovation Week

“We are the future. We have to start young. Youth honestly today are making the world a better place.”

Take our school safety survey here

How do you feel about the safety of our schools? Let us know in this five-minute survey. Thanks!

spring guide

Best events for kids in Pittsburgh this spring

It’s nearly time to trade in snow shovels for garden tools, snow boots for rain galoshes, and winter coats for windbreakers. There’s so much for families to do as we get ready to welcome the return of spring.

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10 great STEM summer camps for Pittsburgh kids

Build it, wreck it, code it, or fly it. These exciting STEM summer camps will be a big hit with kids.

10 Pittsburgh summer camps for high-energy kids in 2018

From survival camp to pony care, these fun and physically challenging summer camps are sure to challenge active kids.

Pittsburgh summer camps 2018: 10 arts adventures your kids will love

“Instructors focus on helping children become creative decision makers, take risks and try new tools and processes.”

Crazy for inclines: How parents can nurture a small child’s keen fascination

Kids often develop a deep interest in a particular subject, like airplanes, unicorns or dinosaurs. Learn how parents can help nurture that fascination in a positive way.

10 ways to celebrate Mister Rogers’ 50th anniversary

“ ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ was a show that touched people on a very personal level, granting children permission to feel feelings.”

Kidsburgh readers get first dibs on tickets for EQT Children’s Theater Festival lineup — but hurry!

“The entire line-up of ticketed performances is interactive. Audiences will be delighted to have opportunities to participate during the shows like never before.”

shakespeare

3 contests for Pittsburgh kids competing in acting, writing and illustration

It’s time for Pittsburgh kids to shine with contests that involve acting scenes from Shakespeare, writing their own plays, and crafting story books complete with colorful drawings.

Kidsburgh Hero: Dr. Betty Robinson

“She’s a gifted teacher with a brilliant mind, and she looks at every single thing through the lens of what’s best for kids.”

Is state-wide paid family leave ahead for Pennsylvania? New study looks hopeful

“It showed there’s strong support across Pennsylvania, not only from the people but also the employers.”

10 kid-friendly events in February

February has families covered on the entertainment front.

winter outdoor

7 ways Pittsburgh kids find outdoor winter fun

It’s time to shake off seasonal boredom and re-energize kids with fresh air and outdoor activities.  

Pittsburgh girls sample STEM careers through Tour Your Future

“Many students begin life in college not having direction. Tour Your Future can create excitement and interest in STEM to help guide their future decisions by highlighting an interest.”