As technology empowers today’s kids to explore, create, and share their interests in new ways both in and out of school, ensuring access to quality arts education for all our students is an imperative.

Pittsburgh has just been accepted to hold a Creative Mornings chapter! Host Kate Stoltzfus of yinzperation will be cultivating creatives for this monthly breakfast lecture series!

Maker Faire brings thousands to New York Hall of Science for two days of tinkering, hacking, and DIY innovation

Funding will enable the Children’s Museum to partner with the New York Hall of Science to conduct emergent research on family participation in museum-based "makerspaces."

If you’re a part of the Spark network, you know that we’re always on the lookout for innovative tech tools. Last week, we showcased five unique tools that helped students and adults get creative in some seriously inspiring ways. This week, we’d like to shine a spotlight on four more new digital devices. From wireless […]

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Get the recap of the 2012 Pittsburgh STEM Summit here. Learn about presenters and their STEM-forward projects and ideas.

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Author, Suzie Boss, write about the necessary changes that must be made to the idea of a traditional learning environment, for 21st century learners.

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Save the date for the Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire at the end of September! The call for makers deadline is TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 15th!

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The maker movement is more than just a trend; it is a revival of the heart and soul of the American dream where everyone has the potential to push the boundaries of the imagination and create something that has never been done before.

Erica McWilliam, of Queensland University of Technology wrote a thought-provoking article on the importance of adapting to the times and changing with the students. Read more about it here.

Spark, K+C Network members joined for lunch and learning at the AIU to discuss STEAM learning and it's implications for Pittsburgh area schools.

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Norton Gusky reflects on his experiences at Scratch@MIT 2012, a four day Scratch conference in Cambridge, MA.

People everywhere are hacking and making! Get involved in these awesome opportunities, and share with us what you thought!

Spark reveals the brightest news sparks and informs K+C members about upcoming events in the region.

The Games for Change Lunch & Learn, featuring Nikki Navta and Todd Keruskin, generated quite a buzz at the Sprout offices. Participants were still deep in discussion on educational gaming as they walked out the door!

A collection of news, events, and opportunities to share with the Kids+Creativity Network.

What does it take to ignite a child’s interest in learning? How do you transition these early interests into college and career choices? Activation Lab is looking for answers.

Last night, members of the Spark, Kids+Creativity Network joined with education professionals in Wheeling, West Virginia for a gathering at the Schrader Center for Environmental Education at Oglebay Institute. The evening included a networking reception, followed by presentations on Spark, the Oglebay Institute, and the Schrader Center. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from some […]