Dragon's Den photo of Wendoll Slade, courtesy Dayna Delgado.

From volunteer to employee: At Dragon’s Den, this teen has turned helping others into a career

Check out Wendoll Slade’s inspiring story.

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5 free things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this weekend

Got plans? Here are free, fun ideas for your weekend downtime.

The Carnegie Elementary School Chill Room

Chill Project opens first space for elementary students in Carnegie

Each Chill Room comes with an AHN-licensed counselor or social worker who is there full-time to help students.

Pittsburgh's miniature railroads

6 gorgeous miniature railroads in Pittsburgh to visit during the holidays

Your guide to the miniature railroads in Pittsburgh!

32 kid-friendly holiday things to do in Pittsburgh — and many are free!

Check out our guide to dozens of events and activities to make your holiday season fun for the whole family!

bullying at school

Local mother wants to help other parents deal with bullying at school

If children are experiencing bullying at school, one tool for solving the situation is creating a “no contact agreement.” Details here.

Photo courtesy of Remake Learning.

Everything we need to build a brighter Tomorrow

After 18 months, Remake Learning’s Tomorrow campaign has developed a framework for learning in our fast-changing world that’s focused on justice, methods, and relationships.

Photo courtesy of Bellevue Mural Arts Program

The people of Bellevue painted this beautiful mural — including the kids!

Kids loved being part of Bellevue’s mural project and they have even more plans to fill their community with cheerful color.

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10 great places where families can volunteer in Pittsburgh

Where can families volunteer together in Pittsburgh? Check out our guide!

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11 best places for donuts in Pittsburgh (because it’s Doughvember!)

The Pittsburgh area may not have many independent donut shops, but some local bakeries made amazing donuts. Check out our guide.

Blueprint for Learning

If kids designed their own school, what might it look like? Blueprint for Learning grants are showing us.

Check out the cool spaces emerging from the Blueprint for Learning grants.

things to do this weekend

7 awesome things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh with kids, from Light Up Night to hiking with hot cocoa

Looking for things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh? We’ve got all the info right here!

A+ Schools report to the community

PublicSource: A+ Schools finds chronic absences and loss of students adding pressure to Pittsburgh Public Schools’ long-term inequalities

A+ Schools’ annual report to the community finds Pittsburgh facing segregated schools, inequitable funding and the loss of thousands of students.

Photo of students at Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 by Mary Niederberger used by permission.

Post-pandemic chronic absenteeism plagues the Pittsburgh Public Schools

Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 may hold attendance solutions.

Liberty K-5's Dia de los Muertos event_photo by Shannon Konek

Volunteering at school can make a big difference in your child’s education. Here’s how.

Great ideas for volunteering at schools in the Pittsburgh area — and why it can help your kids succeed!

After-school activities in Pittsburgh help kids learn about themselves

After-school activities in Pittsburgh go way beyond sports to include everything from tech and maker learning to chess classes.

matt's maker space

Matt’s Maker Space opens a new location at UPMC Western Psych to help kids with mental illnesses

Matt’s Maker Space has grown to include 30 locations in the Pittsburgh region.

The Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit game uses a camera to capture an image of the room the game is being played in. Photo courtesy of PennPIRG.

PennPIRG’s Trouble in Toyland report exposes risks of counterfeit and other dangerous toys

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 13 toys this year but some could still find their way into your home.

9 awesome things to do this weekend, from creative workshops and bonding with animals to a food truck feast

Furry friends, animated arias and so much more: Here are the coolest things to do this weekend with kids in Pittsburgh.

The Highmark Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at 6 p.m. on Light Up Night (Nov. 20). Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.

All the details about Light Up Night on Nov. 20, plus bonus fun Downtown the night before!

The Light Up Night celebration starts on Nov. 19 this year. Details here!

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