When kids learn how to create media, not just consume it, a world of opportunities opens up for them to share what matters in their lives.

How one nonprofit in Pittsburgh is using digital media and mentorship to amplify youth voices and spark community change.

What does it take for today’s students to succeed? What is it exactly that makes some learners so self-directed, while others lack motivation? Pittsburgh students let us in on what keeps them engaged, and why it’s not all about grades.

Partnerships with museums, libraries and youth organizations help ensure that kids stay engaged and learning all summer long.

New Chapter, the newsletter of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, takes readers inside The Labs @ CLP to see how teens are using the library in revolutionary new ways.

Ready your submissions- the DML2013 proposal deadline is coming up on November 6, 2012!

WQED is searching for a Game On Coordinator and several Game On Coaches to assist at education video game events! Apply for either position today!

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

Evernote and Moleskine join forces to create a unique product that bridges the gap between paper and pixels.

Edutopia blogger gives 5 quick tips for new educators on how to become connected educators.

The White House is pursuing research into the potential civic benefits of video games. USAToday offers insight into this investigation.

Pittsburgh's own Dr. Alice Wilder was mentioned in a recent article by Slate Magazine about educational technology.

Seema Patel and Patrick Mittereder joined K+C Network members today for a luncheon of learning at The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center to discuss information from the Sandbox Summit

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

The Digital Media and Learning Badge Development Research Competition is making a call for proposals! Learn how to gain $75,000-$250,000 for your research!

Ellen Cavanaugh blogs about her experience at the Sprout offices. She shares information from the presentation, as well as ways to implement tactics into professional life in this blogpost.

Fisher-Price recently announced its new product, the Laugh & Learn Apptivity Case, available for iPads, iPhones, and iPods. This case serves as a protection against toddler damange, while doubling as a teething toy. “At Fisher-Price, ‘we bring babies in with their moms and watch them at play with different types of apps, different types of […]

iQ KidsRadio announces support of the Junior League of Pittsburgh. Developed through the partnership of WQEDand SLB Radio Productions, iQ KidsRadio serves the purpose of providing a content driven radio station to educate youth and their parents alike.

The Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College hosted the 2012 FredForward conference Sunday, June 3rd to Tuesday, June 5th.

Take a Shot at Changing the World Film Festival showcases videos made by young filmmakers and awards $10,000 in prizes.

Maker-in-Chief Dale Dougherty takes his arguments for building, tinkering, exploration and learning-by-doing in a Slate Future Tense article