Wealthy parents spend seven times more on enrichment activities for their kids than lower-income parents do, and several cities are working to close that gap.

This summer, Pittsburgh will joining other Cities of Learning in a groundbreaking initiative to pair summer learning with digital badges. Apply now.

It’s not just schools that are responsible for preparing young people for the future. In Chicago, a successful summer experiment is going year-round, connecting kids to the city’s rich cultural resources and opportunities for learning outside as well as inside the classroom.