Shimira Williams shares reflections on her participating in SXSW EDU 2018 and how insights and questions from the event are shaping her work in early learning back home in Pittsburgh.

Tanya Baronti of the Fred Rogers Center and Jordan Lippman of ISA Learning report on the ongoing conversation about the role of technology in early childhood learning.

Research shows that even the youngest brains are capable of beginning to understand STEM concepts, but only if they are given the opportunity to explore and discover.

The Fred Rogers Center marks their 10th anniversary this week as media creators, scholars, educators, and advocates meet in Pittsburgh for the 2014 Fred Forward Conference. We spoke with the Center’s new executive director, Rick Fernandes, about their work to build the next generation of “Freds.”

From acting as children’s first teachers to providing access to digital technologies, museums and libraries are a crucial part of early education.

Unique partnerships at this year’s CGI America conference aim to support quality early childhood education and showcase Pittsburgh as an early learning innovation hub.

This week saw the release of the Vinci Tab— the first high-tech tablet made just for toddlers. The rugged tablet is made to withstand all the damage a baby can inflict, while providing apps and games to teach early skills like counting, colors, and words. Early reviews are positive, but the Vinci has many experts […]