This course will introduce school leaders to design thinking and, more specifically, Human-Centered Design. Design thinking encompasses five phases of design: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. Throughout this course, participants will learn about and apply each phase of the design cycle to a challenge within their school system that will foster student growth and […]
Celebrate Back to School with the Arts Partner Fair!
Mingle with other educators while enjoying food, drinks, gallery talks, silkscreen printing and a guided tour of our exhibition "Sharif Bey: Homecoming". In celebration of the ceramic sculptor and educator’s return to Pittsburgh, this exhibition traces Bey’s artistic journey and enduring ties to the city. As you gear up for the new school year, join […]
The 2026 Future-Focused Learning Summit isn't a conference about AI. It's a conference about what school needs to be and how AI changes the equation. AI is both the reason these human outcomes matter more than ever and the tool that can help us deliver on them. The Future-Focused Learning Summit brings together classroom teachers, […]
Join The Center for Transformational Play for Meaningful Play 2026, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in partnership with Michigan State University.
Apply to attend this two-day conference for educators to collaborate on new pathways for advancing sustainability education across Pennsylvania.
Global Learning for a Local Workforce is a professional development opportunity for educators, counselors, and administrators who are interested in bringing workforce and future readiness — with a global lens — to their students. Join our virtual workshop from 9AM-12PM on Wednesday, October 14, where you will... - Learn about The Get CAREERS (Career Access, […]
The Elevate Learning Conference is the annual one-day teaching and learning event by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS). This year, the event takes over the campus of Carlow University in Pittsburgh, with a single-day conference filled with nationally renowned speakers and educational workshops spanning some of the most timely and impactful issues in […]
Schooled, the Musical is a new show in development created by educational leader, musician, and author Peter Nilsson. It has been described as 'Hamilton meets The Sound of Music meets Good Night, and Good Luck'...all within the setting of a contemporary high school. Act I recently debuted at SXSWEdu and scored an exceptionally strong 67 […]
Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1) invites you to join IU1, schools, and partners from around Southwestern Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio on October 20, 2026 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the PA Trolley Muesum to celebrate 10 years of innovation and impact at the Annual Innovation Showcase! The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and EQT Foundation, have […]
Every K-12 project starts with priorities that are hard to put on paper. Engagement, belonging, school culture, a wider range of learners in buildings never designed with any of it in mind. Join us on November 3rd for a happy hour where Steelcase's Applied Research and Learning Consultant, Marisa Sergnese, will review the workshops, activities, […]
Join out-of-school-time professionals from across Pennsylvania for the 2026 OSTPA Conference, taking place November 5–7 in Pittsburgh! This conference will feature engaging workshops, meaningful networking opportunities, inspiring speakers, and practical resources designed to strengthen and support the OST field. Whether you work directly with young people, lead a program, or advocate for high-quality out-of-school-time opportunities, […]
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