The Sprout Fund’s Ed-Tech Refinery is supporting partnerships between emerging entrepreneurs and educators at schools, libraries, and museums in the Pittsburgh region. Applications for a new round of partnerships are being accepted through the beginning of March.

The Maker Education Initiative is coming to Pittsburgh this summer. And along with 3D technology, robots, and rideables, these techie mentors aim to give kids more than just great summer memories.

Experts say summer programs that focus on enrichment instead of just remedial skills may make a difference when students come back to class this fall.

For kids participating in Maker Camp, summer camp is about to get an update: creating robotic birds, chilling with NASA astronauts, and getting dramatically fewer mosquito bites. But some say kids still need time in the summer to unplug.

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

Community partnerships in Pittsburgh create meaningful experiences for students and help prevent learning loss over summer months.