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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.

This training held by the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh will provide educators with instructional strategies for teaching the Holocaust through literary selections.

In this program, educators will learn instructional strategies for teaching the Holocaust through literary selections from veteran educator Lynne Ravas. Shared approaches will help build historical understanding, create empathy, and provoke compassion with students. Educators are encouraged to bring your own books (BYOB) to pair these specific text(s) with their exploration of Echoes & Reflections resources.

Vice Provost for Education Kate Barraclough
invites you to the next University Lecture Series event

“10 to 25 — The Science of Motivating Young People”

Wednesday, November 19
5 p.m. | Reception to follow
McConomy Auditorium
First Floor, Cohon University Center

Featuring
Dr. David Yeager
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST • PROFESSOR • AUTHOR

Dr. Yeager is an experimental development psychologist known for his research on growth mindset, conducted with Dr. Carol Dweck. In his academic research at the University of Texas at Austin, he examines the causes of and solutions to adolescent behaviors, such as motivation, stress, mental health and academic achievement. Over the last decade, he has been one of the top 0.1% most-cited psychologists in the world.

This event is part of the University Lecture Series and is free and open to the public. Please indicate your attendance by Monday, Nov. 17. On-site registration is available as space permits. For questions, contact ULS@andrew.cmu.edu.

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

Join us for a special Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) edition of our annual Teacher Open House. Mingle with arts educators while enjoying food, drinks, gallery talks, silkscreen printing, and the opening of our new exhibition Andy Warhol: Vanitas. This exhibition examines Warhol’s contemplation of life’s transient nature through the lens of three themes: Mortality, Vanitas, and Temporality. Teachers in attendance will receive information about school partnerships and can receive three Act 48 credit hours.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Co-presented with The Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA), with gallery activations by Attack Theater.

Join Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Education Manager at Common Sense Media to discover the refreshed Digital Literacy and Well-Being curriculum designed to help K–8 students build resilience, think critically about media, and develop healthy, intentional tech habits. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this session will equip you with brand-new lessons, hands-on activities, and family engagement tools that bring digital citizenship to life in your classroom or school. Walk away with practical transition charts and implementation maps to make integration seamless and impactful. Join us for ideas that are timely, relevant, and ready to use!

Whether you’re new to teaching about the Holocaust or want a refresher on the fundamentals, we invite you to join us on September 30, 2025 for a Foundations of Holocaust Education teacher training led by veteran teacher and Echoes & Reflections facilitator Lynne Ravas.

Through this foundational professional development program, educators enhance their knowledge and capacity to teach about the Holocaust, including the history of antisemitism. This program provides an overview of key pedagogical principles and guides educators in exploring classroom lessons, visual history testimonies, and other resources that examine aspects of the history and its continued relevance today.

The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh’s professional development programs are supported via the Jack Sittsamer Holocaust Endowment Fund for Teacher Training.

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.