4 amazing success stories of young Pittsburgh entrepreneurs

These young Pittsburgh entrepreneurs have novel ideas that they’re turning into successful companies. And they’re not even 18 years old!

Gregg Behr’s commencement speech to WVU

“It’s easy to say ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.”

Check out the winners of the 2015 WQED Kids Writers Contest

Four Pittsburgh-area students were chosen as first place winners in the WQED Kids Writers Contest. See their original stories here.

Dive into summer with free swimming for kids at Citiparks pools

Thanks to a new initiative all Pittsburgh children will be eligible for free pool tags and swim lessons at Citiparks pools this summer.

Pittsburgh Cares Youth Advisory Council could empower your teen

Do you know a young person who’s ready to make a difference in the community? Tell them to apply for the Pittsburgh Cares Youth Advisory Council today!

9 outstanding outdoor learning opportunities in Pittsburgh this summer

Find nine unique ways to bring your child’s learning into the outdoors this summer in Pittsburgh.

A sneak peek at the new Very Eric Carle exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

In its new Very Eric Carle exhibit, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh brings our children’s favorite picture books to life.

Animal Secrets revealed at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Enter the habitats of North American forests in the new family-friendly Animal Secrets exhibit at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Celebrate digital learning at the free Digital Corps Spring Party

Celebrate digital learning with Pittsburgh youth and their Remake Learning Digital Corps mentors at a free party this weekend.

Science comes to life at Pittsburgh’s Citizen Science Lab

Pittsburgh recently welcomed Citizen Science Lab–the city’s only public life sciences lab.

New BodyTech initiative brings medical education to young audiences

BodyTech, a new joint initiative between the Carnegie Science Center and Allegheny Health Network, will help Pittsburgh kids learn about the medical field from a young age.

Brashear students build literacy one Little Free Library at a time

Thanks to one inspired parent and a group of students from Brashear High School, Pittsburgh will soon be home to over 40 new Little Free Libraries.

Data Jam introduces students to big data and big opportunities

Data Jam helps Pittsburgh students use big data to answer big questions.

4 Pittsburgh pediatricians making our city a healthier place

Kidsburgh recognizes four Pittsburgh pediatricians whose work with children and families helps build our community into a healthier place.

Changing school to fit a changing world

Finland is revamping its education system to focus on interdisciplinary “topics” versus traditional “subjects.” Could this work in the US too?

Variety’s My Bike program gives all kids the freedom to ride

Every kid should feel the joy of riding their own bike. Variety is bringing this experience to Pittsburgh children with physical, mental and sensory disabilities.

Calling all young scientists to the world’s largest high school science fair

Don’t miss this week’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for a chance to meet young scientists with ideas that could change our world.

Top 10 best books for babies for 2015

Looking for some summer reading? Here are the ten best new books for babies according to local experts.

Playtime equals learning time for young children

The debate about academic versus play-based learning for young children just doesn’t make sense. Remake Learning explains why.

Pennsylvania students discuss funding inequities in public education

Inequitable funding in Pennsylvania schools districts has very real effects on students. Find out more in this Hear Me podcast.

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