Trinity High School’s hydroponic lab teaching students to grow and give
In their first year, high school kids grew as much as 800 heads of lettuce every week and gave it all to their local food bank.
10 places that make Pittsburgh history fun for kids
“Our approach is history should be fun. If kids are having fun, they’ll be learning in the process.”
Treehouse classroom helps students find inspiration outside
The treehouse is “a magical, different world up in the trees. You can see the canopy and get … fresh eyes on nature.”
Carnegie Science Center throws LEGO block party with mind-blowing exhibit
“Imagine if a child learns about art history through LEGO” — Nathan Sawaya
School for kids with high-functioning autism expands to new location
“Hope is what we cling to. Programs like this, schools like this, companies that hire people with autism… it gives you hope for the future.”
PTL: Ways To Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Yu-Ling Behr visits Pittsburgh Today Live to discuss what you can do to help your kids prevent summer learning loss.
Prevent summer learning loss in kids
School is letting out for kids everywhere, and while summer vacation is fun, summer learning loss is a real problem. One study cited by Brookings Institute found that kids in […]
The family guide to Three Rivers Arts Festival – from infants to teens
This year’s 10-day festival gives kids lots of fun ways to be creative with hands-on activities, experience interactive performances and be blown away by wild visuals.
Teaching Kids Chess
Research shows that playing chess makes you smarter. Now, a local teenager is working to improve the lives of underprivileged children by teaching them chess. Ashley Priore created a non-profit […]
Hands-on (mostly free) fun is at the heart of Remake Learning Days
“Anytime a parent and a child can have an engaging experience together, it is worthwhile.”
Moms supporting new moms through Nurture PA
When a woman is pregnant, there’s a lot of attention on how she’s doing from doctors, friends and family, but once the baby is born, the focus goes to the […]
KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live: How Pittsburgh schools are remaking learning
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr stops by Pittsburgh Today Live on KDKA TV to chat with host Heather Abraham about how schools in the Pittsburgh region are remaking learning. Learn about education visionary Ted Dintersmith‘s […]
How the Pittsburgh region is remaking learning
Did you ever think about the way high school is taught? It hasn’t changed in a century, while so much is changing all around us. Why is algebra always taught […]
Pittsburgh kids can learn to play marbles from national champions
“I was kind of like born into it because my sister won, and my Dad played and then my Grandma played.”
Teaching Kids About Money
Only 17 states require high school students to take a course in personal finance, and Pennsylvania is not one of them. That means it’s up to parents. Some local schools […]
Kidsburgh on PTL: Summer ’18 website, job fairs offer learning opportunities for kids while school is out
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr stops by Pittsburgh Today Live on KDKA TV to chat with host Heather Abraham about the the Summer ’18 Website, a collaboration by Allegheny Partners for Out of School Time (APOST) of […]
Summer ’18 Website and Job Fairs for Young People
Now’s the time to figure out what kids can do this summer to keep their minds active and to keep them out of trouble, and there is a comprehensive website […]
Emerging Leaders Program in Mon Valley helps kids achieve their college dreams
“This is the best thing in the whole school because it helps you with college, financial aid, money, everything!”
Pittsburgh students inspired to take action
“We can’t vote but we can be activists.”
Two local girls step into Broadway touring show in Pittsburgh
“Every little girl is so different, and they bring this element of youth and excitement to our show and newness.”