elinor wonders why

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.

KEF Robotics

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.

Pennsylvania Education Innovation Awards

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!

Learn to make video games for free? Schell Games and CCAC announce first-of-its-kind apprenticeship

Yes, Schell Games will actually pay your child to learn how to make video games.

9 immersive career programs in Pittsburgh where kids can experience jobs firsthand

These programs connect kids to professions from engineering and veterinary medicine to scientific research and teaching.

Games for Change

This weekend, Games for Change invites kids to help design video games that make the world better

Games for Change offers kids free training in game design in hopes of helping all learners enjoy gaming.

Chuck Vukotich

Longtime CSC volunteer Chuck Vukotich encourages students to reach for the stars

Chuck Vukotich loves science — and encouraging local students to follow their own fascination with STEAM learning.

Girls of Steel team creates BuzzBand for children with autism

“I can honestly say a big part of my STEM journey is that it isn’t about being perfect.”

Sponsored Content Passion Projects ignite kids’ curiosity at Shady Side Academy

Students are learning and inspired through Passion Projects.

Moonshot Museum rendering courtesy of Astrobotic

The Moonshot Museum is coming to the North Side and it looks incredibly cool

“Because the Moonshot Museum is co-located at Astrobotic, visitors will have access to all the contributors who make space exploration happen.”

Remake Learning Days

Remake Learning Days, Pittsburgh’s homegrown learning festival, ramped up the fun right when families needed it

Families tell RLDAA that the festival’s hands-on events lifted spirits nationwide.

Two Pittsburgh teens win $20K for their Grade-Up app in the CGI I.T. Girl Challenge

“I was thrown a bunch of challenges and difficulties, and once I solved it, it was the best feeling ever.”

Kidsburgh Learning Guide: Discovering the joy of outdoor learning

Pittsburgh is full of great opportunities to explore outdoors — and build knowledge about science, math and the environment along the way. 

$500,000 STEM grant awarded to Citiparks, Remake Learning and Allegheny County Library Association

“The goal is to connect schools, out-of-school-time providers and libraries in a strategic way.”

BotsIQ awarded $498,000 grant to train Pittsburgh middle school kids in robotics and manufacturing

The program gives students hands-on learning experiences in four technical areas.

160 (mostly free) activities at Remake Learning Days spark excitement for Pittsburgh kids

The mission of Remake Learning Days is to explore creative and fun ways of learning.

8 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh, including a penguin encounter

This week’s programming entices families with a cookie decorating class, a home theater experience and fanciful dance parties.

‘I Look Like a Cardiologist’ aims to close gender and racial gaps in medicine

“We want to inspire this next generation of the workforce. We need to make sure the right people go into this field.”


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