Kidsburgh Hero: Pittsburgh teen talks Remake Learning at SXSWedu
A spirited high school senior, who lost both parents, succeeds academically and personally. Her participation in a SXSWedu panel on Remake Learning exemplifies her drive.
Quaker Valley 100 Days project teaches empathy and mindfulness
Students’ 100 Days project at Quaker Valley Middle School helps students to develop skills and dispositions that can influence them to see service as a part of who they are as developing individuals.
Local teachers, CMU’s Create Lab bring data and technical fluency into classrooms
Local students and teachers are getting involved in the big data movement through the new Fluency project that encourages inquiry, narrative and advocacy in the classroom, combining large datasets with conventional storytelling.
Nearby Nature science program uncovers secrets of the ordinary world
This spring, the CREATE Lab Satellite Network will launch Nearby Nature, a project that lets kids explore the invisible aspects of their environment.
Northside teens discuss obstacles to employment
Northside teens want jobs, but face significant obstacles to getting one. Find out more in this Hear Me podcast.
Local youth discuss fair funding in education
Hear Me interviews local youth about the tangible effects of inequitable funding in education in Pennsylvania.
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.
Hear Me explores Pittsburgh youth-police relations
Hear Me interviews Pittsburgh youth about their relationships with local law enforcement.
Parenting for Technology Futures: how to best prepare our kids
A new book, Parenting for Technology Futures, helps parents navigate the intersection of technology and learning in education.