Join Pittsburgh authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski for an inspiring look at the legacy of Fred Rogers. Drawing from their acclaimed book, “When You Wonder, You’re Learning,” they use stories and songs to bring today’s adults back to the Neighborhood. Discover a proven blueprint for raising healthier children and building a more just world.
Tag: Community Building
Join CyLab Security Academy for a full-day, in-person professional development workshop designed for middle and high school educators interested in bringing cybersecurity concepts into their classrooms.
This hands-on event will introduce teachers to picoCTF, Carnegie Mellon’s cybersecurity learning platform, and provide practical strategies for integrating cybersecurity activities into existing CS and STEM courses. Participants will hear from CMU faculty and students, explore CMU research spaces, and leave with classroom-ready ideas and resources.
Date: March 6
Time: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Mentoring Toward Queer Joy and Possibility with Dakota Rottino-Garilli is a training to build and strengthen your role as a mentor to queer and Trans youth.
At Dreams of Hope, we weave mentorship into the culture of the organization and look to our community for models of leadership and care across generations! Mentorship does not always have to be a formal relationship, but can inform how we share wisdom and experience with others.
This training is for new and seasoned mentors alike! It supports our work to engage community members in collaborative, trusting, intergenerational partnerships that focus on the expression and development of LGBTQIA+ youth.
Please prepare to attend the entire training. Refreshments and a break will be provided.
(If you are looking to be mentored or learn about peer mentorship, save the date for our youth training on May 21st, 2026 :D)
Please note: this event is available at no cost; however, space is limited. Please consider your registration a commitment. If you can no longer make it after registration, we ask you request a refund and/or let us know if you can no longer make it. Thank you!
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Join our five-day interdisciplinary workshop and learn the core principles behind artificial intelligence and machine learning through hands-on activities using free and easily accessible computing platforms. Participants will discover how Artificial Intelligence works and explore its impact on human decision-making in the criminal justice system, public policy, the allocation of scarce resources, and medical diagnoses. In addition, effective strategies for the use of generative AI in the classroom will be addressed. Educators will leave this workshop with a set of teachertested units and assignments, ready to be implemented where appropriate into their existing curriculum.
AUDIENCE
Teachers and administrators passionate about incorporating AI and its societal implications into their curriculum and exploring pedagogically sound best practices for classroom integration. No prior coding, computer science, or AI background is required. Pennsylvania attendees receive Act 48 continuing education credits. All others receive a certificate of completion.
https://www.cmu.edu/ai-sdm/education/k-12/educator-workshop/index.html
Join Amari Onyx, Erica Hughes, and Bekezela Mguni for a morning of reflection. Together, we will explore the dominant narratives of schools and our power to counter them through communal storytelling. As we explore the roots of these narratives, we’ll center on our personal and shared stories, co-creating a vision of a truly liberatory educational experience.
Designed for our arts partners, these workshops are drop-in professional learning opportunities for those that want to deepen their knowledge and competencies around working in schools. On top of that, they’re also great networking opportunities!
Additional sessions in the series:
- Workshop 1: Program Evaluation @The Frick Pittsburgh
November 12th from 3-5PM - Workshop 2: Teacher Planning Meetings @Carnegie Museum of Art Library
January 14th from 10AM-12PM - Workshop 3: Flexible Implementation @Sweetwater Center for the Arts
March 11th from 3-5PM - Workshop 4: Facilitating Professional Learning @TBD
April 29th from 10AM-12PM
Join us for one, some or all!
Following the success of our first game night co-hosted by City Theatre, join us for round two, co-hosted by Attack Theatre. Let’s swap and play the greatest hits of classroom and community-building games. Lead a game (if you’d like)! Learn a game. Leave inspired, refreshed, and ready to build connection in your work. Join us for a night of food and fun in the company of other arts educators!
Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference: Rewiring Learning
Building Bridges & Strengthening Connections
Tech is the tool. Joy is the driver. Partnership is the path.
Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC) is an exciting professional development opportunity to advance the integration of educational technology for teachers, K-12 administrators, industry experts, and higher education decision makers in Southwestern PA.
Join us for a transformative conference where we delve into the dynamic journey of educational technology and its profound impact on teaching and learning.
Discover how technology integration offers students unprecedented opportunities to engage with the future of education while in the classroom. Engage with thought leaders, educators, and technologists as we uncover the tools and strategies that are revolutionizing how knowledge is imparted and absorbed.
Whether you’re an educator, administrator, policy-maker, or technology enthusiast, this conference promises to provide valuable insights and practical solutions to enhance the educational experience. Be a part of the conversation that is shaping the next generation of learning.
The goal is to leave with at least: One new skill. One big question. One meaningful connection.
Keynote Speaker
Jeff Remington is the STEM Outreach Liaison for the Penn State Center for Science and the Schools (CSATS).
Schedule
TRETC Networking and Innovation in Education Event:
Aurora Innovation, Inc: Self-Driving Freight is Here
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Aurora Innovation, Inc | 1654 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
TRETC 2026:
Date: January 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Fox Chapel School District, Dorseyville Middle School, 3732 Saxonburg Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238
*The Act 48 hours will be administered at the end of the event.
Cost:
Member Price: Early Bird (ends 12/19) $75 | Regular (ends 1/12) $99 | Late/Onsite $99 | Groups of 5+ $70 Each
Non-Member Price: Early Bird (ends 12/19) $95 | Regular (ends 1/12) $119 | Late/Onsite $119 | Groups of 5+ $70 Each
Arts Ed Collaborative invites school and arts organization staff to the upcoming artlook SWPA Arts Partner Fair—an energizing afternoon designed to spark new connections and strengthen existing partnerships across our region.
Whether you’re an arts partner eager to share your school-based programming or a school representative exploring creative opportunities for students, this event is for you.
What to Expect:
🎨 Arts Partners – Host a table and showcase your offerings to educators and administrators seeking dynamic programming for their schools.
🏫 School Staff – Drop in, explore the room, and discover a wide range of arts partnership possibilities tailored to your students’ needs.
💬 Everyone – Engage in meaningful conversations, get personalized support from AEC staff, and share creative responses to today’s educational and political landscape.
We remain deeply committed to ensuring that every student has access to a powerful, personally relevant arts education. Now more than ever, collaboration is key. Let’s build a stronger, more connected arts education community—one conversation at a time.
Join us for a special evening celebrating you and your invaluable contributions to our community!
Discover resources specifically designed for classrooms and learn about the many opportunities that the History Center offers you and your students. Engage with our handling collection, explore five floors of award-winning exhibitions, and connect with the History Center Learning Team to learn how you can bring history to life in your classroom.
Enjoy light refreshments and cocktails as you mingle with fellow teachers and learn more about our offerings!
The open house is free for educators with advance registration.