Topics in Learning
New science standards are coming to Pennsylvania schools
New science standards include more experiments, trial and error, discussion, problem-solving and collaboration.
Your guide to Pittsburgh’s Children’s Theater Festival: bigger and better with more than 50 free activities
Catch the exciting highlights of the upcoming EQT Children’s Theater Festival.
Mars STEAM Challenge is open for grades 3-12
Registration is open for the Mars STEAM Challenge. Details here!
Snapology combines STEM learning with social skills — and it was founded by two local moms
Photo above courtesy of Snapology Parents know it can be hard to find extracurricular activities for kids outside of sports. That’s why one local mom decided to start her own […]
High school esports teams teach communication skills, teamwork and STEM learning
About a dozen high school esports teams now compete in our region.
The Moonshot Museum is open on Pittsburgh’s Northside
Moonshot Museum has a mission: letting every kid know there’s a place for them in space.
Maker Monday: Let’s try ‘garbage gardening’!
Check out this easy and free Maker Monday science project!
L.A.U.N.C.H. leadership program for girls in Pittsburgh propels them toward STEM careers
PTC’s leadership program for girls in Pittsburgh offers skill-building, networking and plenty of inspiration.
Wilkinsburg’s Center for Aviation Technology and Training is ready to inspire your kids
The Center for Aviation Technology and Training is currently open to school groups or youth-centered organizations
Career Ready PA events connect kids with potential paths toward their futures
During the month of May, thousands of students and families attended more than 100 Career Ready PA events as part of Remake Learning Days.
8 great things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this weekend, many of them free
Don’t miss all the free fun happening in Pittsburgh this weekend.
10,000 kids learn in simultaneous STEM challenge during Remake Learning Days
Learning adventures are happening all over PA during Remake Learning Days. Details here.
Career expo at Ross Park Mall this weekend promises interactive exhibits for kids interested in STEM fields
Interactive presentations will expose attendees to local job opportunities in the STEM fields. Parents and kids are welcome!
Gwen’s Girls, the CSC, Children’s Museum and more fill the Northside with learning during Remake Learning Days
Remake Learning Days events will light up the Northside with learning. Details here.
Remake Learning Days invites Youth Ambassadors to tell the story of the festival
16 local high schoolers will chronicle the Remake Learning Days festival in the Pittsburgh region this year.
4 great lessons everyone can learn (yes, even grownups!) from the PBS KIDS show “Elinor Wonders Why”
“Elinor Wonders Why” teaches viewers about science — and about the importance of asking questions.
Local startup KEF Robotics provides mentorship and STEM learning to Obama Academy students
Students interested in a robotics internship at KEF Robotics don’t need top-notch programming skills. But they do need drive and a desire to learn.
Register today: Empower Her helps transform today’s Pittsburgh girls into tomorrow’s leaders
The event also covers health and wellness, healthy relationships and body positivity.
Hosanna House launches kids into high-flying careers with new Center for Aviation Technology and Training
Along with flight simulation on airplanes, helicopters and drones in the training lab, an outdoor play space opens this summer with a rocket ship, a real airplane and a drone landing pad.
All three 2021 Pennsylvania Education Innovation Awards go to our regional schools
Each year, PSBA recognizes pioneering leadership in public schools. This year, the statewide awards all went to schools in our region!