Highlight Happy Hour: Celebrate Education & Connection at The Roundhouse
Join us for an exciting happy hour where members from the education sector at The Roundhouse will share their mission and insights. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the inspiring work being done by organizations making a real difference in education. Whether you’re in education or just curious, come enjoy drinks, snacks, and great conversation as we connect and support each other’s work.
Join the Western Pennsylvania Writing Project for an interactive and dynamic writing experience designed to inspire educators to empower student voices. This event will introduce a digital choice board featuring a diverse array of prompts rooted in poetry, journaling, and narrative, allowing participants to engage in writing that resonates with them.
Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on texts by Ida B. Wells, John Lewis, Amanda Gorman, Maya Angelou, Brent Staples, Edwidge Danticat, Raquel Willis, and Danez Smith, exploring themes of identity, resistance, and literacy as a tool for power. Writing will be shared in pairs and collectively, fostering meaningful dialogue on student choice, multilingual perspectives, and inclusive representation in the classroom. A collaborative Padlet will serve as a living archive where participants can share their work, whether through text or images, creating a space for ongoing reflection and inspiration.
Whether you attend live or contribute asynchronously, this event offers practical strategies to elevate student voices and integrate choice-driven writing into your teaching practice.
Come write, reflect, and reimagine the role of literacy in shaping empowered learners! Gratitude and appreciation to our WPWP Fellow Hannah Lewis for designing and organizing this convening!
This is a hyrbid event. There is no need to register for the in-person option. Use this link to register for the virtual option:
https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/-DJ3gLsJQKWKIuofqda6PQ
We all know that teaching the Holocaust is emotionally taxing, not just for your students, but also for you. The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh believes that you (the teacher) must first take care of yourself before you can take care of others (your students). With that in mind, we’re holding our first-ever “Act 70 Wellness Day” on Friday, March 7, 2025, on Chatham University’s campus in Shadyside.
The day will be centered on supporting you and giving you the tools and connections to other educators so you can continue to do the difficult work. The day will include self-care activities, networking opportunities to meet other Holocaust educators, and information about local organizations that can help you teach the Holocaust more easily. Act 48 credits will be provided.
Session III: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 11:00am-12:30pm (ET)
MAEC’s Collaborative Action for Family Engagement (CAFE) and Center for Education Equity (CEE) present Complementing the School Day: Tools and Supports for Out-of-School Time (OST) Providers, a five-part family engagement series.
In both classrooms and out-of-school time (OST) settings, we share a common goal: improving the academic achievement of students. The Biden-Harris Administration’s 2024 Improving Student Achievement Agenda highlights three key strategies to boost academic performance, one of which is increasing summer learning and extended or after-school learning time. OST programs, bridging school and home life, play a key role in this effort.
In this five-part webinar series, we will equip OST providers with the tools and supports they need. Join us to explore the following focus areas:
-Program Quality and Equity
-Amplifying Family Voice
-Mental Wellness for Staff and Students
-Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
-Community and School Partnerships
A community of practice for family engagement practitioners in Maine, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
Join our four-session Community of Practice on asset mapping, a powerful tool for creating effective family engagement plans by identifying and leveraging strengths within communities or families. This series will guide attendees in tailoring family engagement plans, fostering cultural inclusivity, and identifying potential collaborators. Participants will also explore practical strategies for incorporating asset mapping into strategic planning and resource allocation to maximize the impact on family engagement.
Perfect for educators, administrators, family engagement coordinators, community leaders and organizers, and policymakers and advocates, this series will provide opportunities to connect with peers and learn from experts in the field.
This year’s Teacher Open House will feature the current exhibition: KAWS + Warhol, which pairs the work of contemporary artist and designer, KAWS, with the work of Andy Warhol to explore themes of commercialism and the dark side of popular culture. The evening will include networking, gallery talks, art-making, and classroom resources. Teachers in attendance receive information about school partnerships and can receive four Act 48 credit hours.
Explore Innovations in AI Research!
October 10, 2024 – Simmons Auditorium, Carnegie Mellon University
AI research is powering improvements in how we work, learn, build, and so much more. AI Institutes Expo Day 2024 is your chance to see the forefront of this research.
Discover cutting-edge research in multiple fields and learn how AI research is being conducted
to benefit society in many ways. See demonstrations of AI research in robotics, education,
agriculture, physical sciences, weather, and many other areas – and how we make ethical
decisions about the use of AI.
• Connect with 25 AI Institutes and partners and engage with their work
• Watch interactive panel discussions with AI and industry experts
• Network with 200+ attendees, researchers, and industry leaders
This event is open to the public. Register now!
HEAR FROM THOUGHT LEADERS IN AI RESEARCH
• Remarks from Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian
• Panel on Innovations in Generative AI Research & Use-Inspired Solutions
ABOUT THE AI INSTITUTES
The National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-NIFA began establishing AI Institutes in 2020 to serve as national nexus points for collaborative AI efforts spanning higher education institutions, federal agencies, industry, and nonprofits/foundations. These 25 AI Institutes will showcase their research at AI Institutes Expo Day.
To learn more about all 25 AI Institutes, visit the AIVO website at aiinstitutes.org.
Are you ready to elevate the voices of young people in Pittsburgh and help shape a community where everyone feels heard, valued, and engaged? Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop led by the brilliant youth facilitators of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh!
This is an opportunity to learn effective youth-adult partnership strategies and examine ways to amplify youth participation in community discourse and decision-making. By attending, you’ll gain practical tools to amplify youth voices in your own work, build stronger intergenerational partnerships, and contribute to an equitable and vibrant civic environment across our region.
Learn from young leaders who are already making waves in our community. Meet Kenza, Natalia, Eva, and Morgan–dynamic youth facilitators who bring their passion for civic engagement to life–from founding community programs to making an impact on global issues, these youth leaders are reshaping the future.
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Why Should You Be There?
Because this is your chance to be part of a transformative moment where youth and adults work side by side to shape the future of our city. Come ready to engage, learn, and connect with others who are passionate about creating a more inclusive community. Let’s co-create a Pittsburgh where every young person finds their voice, sense of belonging, and purpose!
Don’t miss out – secure your spot now and join us for an inspiring evening filled with learning, connection, and community-building! Register Today!
This event is part of a series made possible by Moonshot Grant funding from Remake Learning, featuring the incredible leadership and insights of the World Affairs Council’s Youth Fellows and Board Members.
Meaningful Play 2024 is a conference about theory, research, and game design innovations, principles and practices. Meaningful Play brings scholars, industry professionals and games practitioners together to understand and improve upon games to entertain, inform, educate, and persuade in meaningful ways.
