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 kid-friendly Pittsburgh events you won’t want to miss in October

Nothing says October like campfires, pumpkin picking and trick-or-treat silliness.

24 Sep 2020

Ray Nell Jones delivers essentials to moms in need, lands on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’

"I’ve sat in that seat and I know what it felt like. So every time I saw a mom silently struggling that’s how I reached out."

21 Sep 2020

Robots are awesome. But the future of ed tech is all about people.

"We now have the chance to jump years and years ahead -- to knock out all the clutter and really focus on what we can change."

17 Sep 2020

How schools can emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever

Could the world’s communities build something even better than before by expanding on trends like the sudden increase in communication between families and schools?

15 Sep 2020

Report finds Black girls in Pittsburgh are 10 times more likely than white girls to be referred to juvenile justice. Why and what can be done?

"This report makes it clear: Pittsburgh’s schools, like its other institutions, are racially biased against Black students."

14 Sep 2020

17 Pittsburgh nonprofits get big funding for bold ideas in education

“That spirit of experimentation was something that I’ve never encountered before.”

03 Sep 2020

10 great creeks to explore around Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh region boasts lots of great creeks for wading, exploring and enjoying waterfalls.

27 Aug 2020

How can young Pittsburghers change the world? We can start with this

How could they make the city of Pittsburgh a more racially just place? the students asked.

25 Aug 2020

Their bitter divorce led to a podcast. You Mad, Bro? features local couple on co-parenting and more

To help others navigate the often treacherous waters of divorce, the former couple is airing their own dirty laundry via a new podcast.

20 Aug 2020

4 innovative ways to make online learning creative and effective for students

While challenging, this disruption in education can be a unique opportunity for innovation.

19 Aug 2020