Kidsburgh Pittsburgh

From the top events each month for kids to the latest news in healthy living, the Kidsburgh section of NEXTpittsburgh keeps parents up to date with what they need to know and where to go in Pittsburgh. Check out the trove of stories in our archives right here and on the Kidsburgh.org website.

10 top things to do with kids in December in Pittsburgh

December is fueled by outdoor and indoor delights for kids, from moonlight and cocoa in the Botanic Garden to First Night.

27 Nov 2020

Can we fix Pittsburgh Public Schools? Here’s what the A+ Schools 2020 Report has to say

In many ways, fixing what’s wrong with America starts with its schools and restructuring them to eliminate institutional racism.

19 Nov 2020

Positive changes happening in Pittsburgh area schools? Yep. Check out these seminars

"What these educators shared will have a positive impact on children in schools around the country.”

11 Nov 2020

We can all help shape the new frontiers of science and technology. Here’s how.

Change is created by broad ecosystems made up of people -- and all of us are part of the ecosystem that will shape America's future.

05 Nov 2020

Renovated Wightman Park in Squirrel Hill reopens as ‘a model for all the parks in Pittsburgh’

After four years of work, Wightman Park in Squirrel Hill has reopened to the public. What was once an under-utilized two-acre ball field now features an inclusive playground and a host of new amenities.

29 Oct 2020

10 kids’ events in Pittsburgh you won’t want to miss in November

These family-focused activities will entertain kids throughout the month.

27 Oct 2020

What does the future of learning look like? Ask young people

The Tomorrow campaign has spent five months exploring learning innovation. Here’s what students taught us.

22 Oct 2020

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is offering new drug for postpartum depression

“Postpartum depression is a serious and sometimes difficult-to-treat disorder," says says Dr. James Schuster. “UPMC Health Plan recognizes that this medication is an important new treatment option for our members.”

15 Oct 2020

‘Electrifying.’ Remake Learning Days Across America issues report on big-picture learning innovation

“There may not be another moment in our lifetimes when educators are thinking as boldly about what education and learning might be than right now."

14 Oct 2020

At a moment of great innovation, how can we scale progress for all learners?

Grassroots innovation plus pandemic-fueled change could equal true transformation in learning.

07 Oct 2020