This collaboration with Northgate, Brentwood, and South Park School Districts will again bring Harvard's Project Zero to Pittsburgh for an incredible day of learning on the North Side. This conference, featuring Mark Church, will be an opportunity to attend interactive presentations delivered by local educators, Harvard researchers, and participants from across the United States. Join […]
Your school is invited to learn more about an impactful professional development opportunity: Educator in the Workforce (EIW). EIW immerses educators—teachers, counselors, and school leaders—into local workplaces to gain first-hand knowledge about the region’s key industries, employers, and career pathways. Through site visits and interactions with business leaders, educators learn: - What jobs are in […]
We just got our new shipment of Ableton Live Push 3 controllers and now you get to play with them! In this workshop we're going to start by making beats and basslines on the Push. For beginners that's enough to have tons of fun and hear cool sounds come out. For advanced users, we'll go […]
Join us for an informational 45-minute webinar to learn more about the Student Sustainability Design Challenge (SSDC), a free, project-based learning opportunity for middle and high school teams to tackle real-world community challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We’ll provide an overview of the program components, key dates, trainings, tools, and resources […]
Join us for the Pittsburgh Launch of Brittany J. Thurman's new middle grade mystery, Opal Watson: Private Eye. Set in Chicago, this novel follows the story of a young sleuth using her detective skills to solve the mystery of who is sabotaging the renovations in her apartment building... With the help of her cousin Frank, […]
The Pittsburgh 2050: Comprehensive Plan team is hosting a "Public Forum on a Just Transition". At this gathering, we'll explore what a "Just Transition" means for our communities: Ensuring new development benefits current residents Creating job opportunities across all neighborhoods Implementing environmental improvements citywide Giving all communities a meaningful voice in decisions During the event, […]
A Southwestern PA Environmental Education Summit
You're invited to join the Public Forum on a Just Transition hosted by the Pittsburgh 2050 Comprehensive Plan Team! Come be a part of the conversation on how we can transition to an economy that is fairer, healthier, and inclusive for all. The event will take place on June 12th from 5:00–8:00 PM at the […]
Get ready for summer programming with David P. Weikart's Youth Work Methods Workshops! Debralyn Woodberry-Shaw, PhD, LMSW, will host six Youth Work Methods Workshops over the course of two Saturdays (June 14, 2025 and June 21, 2025): *Structure and Clear Limits *Reframing Conflict *Ask-Listen-Encourage *Cooperative Learning *Building Community *Planning and Reflection Descriptions *Structure and Clear […]
Save the date for the 2025 Personalized Learning Summit.
An impactful and engaging education system puts people first – students, parents, teachers, community members. Human-Centered Design (HCD) provides the toolbox and mindset to ensure a system stays agile and responsive to current and future stakeholders. This course will introduce school leaders to design thinking and, more specifically, Human-Centered Design. Design thinking encompasses five phases […]
Come out to the Queer Futures Forum on Wednesday, June 25th! Dreams of Hope’s Queer Youth Advisory Council is excited to host this inaugural event centering the lives of queer and Trans people in Pittsburgh. Gather with community members to discuss the creation of a region where we are radically supported, loved, and free! Don’t […]
Sparking a transformation of learning takes more than events! Keep exploring to find opportunities to connect, available grant funding, and open job positions.