AI has had an immediate impact on education across all levels and has created just as many questions. Is AI a tool to assist with homework or a crutch harming critical thinking? AI’s role in education is and remains a contentious topic. Join us for a conversation with panelist from varying education levels to discuss […]
Curious about joining Dreams of Hope’s theater ensemble? “Try out theatriQ” is your opportunity to check us out! We are welcoming queer & trans creatives ages 13-26 for our upcoming season (Sept 2026 - April 2027). Applications are due September 10th. See more at dreamsofhope.org/theatriq
Educators, come learn about the History Center’s incredible teacher resources! Join the History Center for a night of educational enrichment at our Tasting Through Time: Fall Educator Open House. Discover the fascinating history of chocolate with American Heritage Chocolate historian Dave Borghesani, complete with historic tastings and ideas for bringing this delicious story into your […]
2026 is the FIRST EVER Unicorn Palooza. You might be saying, "Why did Assemble wait so long to have such a fun event?" Great question! We decided to remix MakerDate (thank you for all the years) and transform it into something new, like nothing before. Instead of bidding on dates during the live and silent […]
Global Learning for a Local Workforce is a professional development opportunity for middle and high school educators, counselors, and administrators who are interested in bringing career-connected learning and future readiness—with a global lens—to their students. Educators from all content areas are encouraged to participate! Register by Thursday, September 10. The program content will be delivered […]
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 […]
A celebration and interactive showcase of bold ideas, people, and partnerships shaping the future of learning in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Celebrate Back to School with the Arts Partner Fair!
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.
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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