South Fayette educators creating a national model for computational thinking
A new paradigm in education is turning the classroom into a playground of innovation as students learn to process problems just like a computer.
11 unique summer camps for Pittsburgh kids in 2015
From yoga camp and CSI camp to farm camp and cop camp, here are Kidsburgh’s picks for the most unique Pittsburgh summer camps in 2015.
Be My Neighbor Day: a community service event for the whole family
Join Daniel Tiger for a day of family-friendly community service with your neighbors.
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy inspires next generation of urban eco-stewards in local parks
Local parks as environmental science labs for Pittsburgh students? We love it!
Talking to teens about social media
When we teach kids to challenge beauty standards and to be tolerant of differences, we need to ensure those messages carry over to their digital lives too.
Pregnancy in Pittsburgh: understanding our prenatal care options
Expecting a baby? Kidsburgh’s prenatal care guide can help you find resources for the healthiest pregnancy.
Rock U University gives Pittsburgh’s future rock ‘n’ roll stars a start
Pittsburgh kids learn the rock ‘n’ roll ropes and jam on stage thanks to Rock U.
Free Codefest, Jr. helps Pittsburgh kids learn to code
Codefest, Jr. will be held at Oakland’s Carnegie Library on February 22. Open to children of all ages, this free event teaches kids the basics of coding.
Hear Me in Philadelphia for fair education funding
Hear Me recently traveled to Philadelphia to interview young people about the Campaign for Fair Education Funding in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh advocate Chip Burke recognized nationally for mentoring work
Chip Burke of The Mentoring Partnership received the prestigious Excellence in Mentoring Award for his life changing work in Pittsburgh.
5 Pittsburgh early childhood educators who can change your family’s life
Kidsburgh is proud to recognize five Pittsburgh early childhood educators who are changing our lives for the better–one family at a time.
First Burgh Baby Diaper Drive launches in February–and you can help!
The first Burgh Baby Diaper Drive kicks off in February with a goal of delivering 50,000 disposable diapers to Pittsburgh families in need.
The Education Partnership featured on local podcast show for moms
Justin Brown, the executive director of The Education Partnership, is interviewed on local podcast show, Mom Talk with Denise LaRosa.
With BirdBrain Technologies, any student can learn to build a robot
Why can’t robotic skill training and bot building be accessible to everyone?
Grow Pittsburgh offers intro to veggie gardening for Pittsburgh families
Always wanted to grow a vegetable garden with your children? Grow Pittsburgh’s upcoming Garden Primer course for adults and kids can help get you started.
The Get Well Room brings comfort to sick Pittsburgh kids and their parents, too
Is your child sick? Is it difficult for you to take the day off work? The Get Well Room in Oakland may be able to help your family.
How to raise a Renaissance child in Pittsburgh
From kid-friendly classical concerts to gallery crawls to comedy shows, we highlight ten ways to raise a well-rounded child in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh a national model for supporting digital learning, says Education Week
Education Week spotlights Pittsburgh as a national model for supporting connected digital learning and fresh new approaches to technology-infused education.
Assemble’s new Girls’ Maker Night brings STEAM learning to Pittsburgh girls
Assemble offers STEAM-based learning for girls in 6th through 8th grades at its new Girls’ Maker Night series.
Check out our new Kidsburgh events calendar!
We are proud to present Kidsburgh’s new event calendar–designed to help Pittsburgh families find fun and educational kid-friendly events throughout town!