The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program is Monday, August 31.

Trying Together, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, offers numerous professional growth opportunities through the Institute for Early Childhood Career Pathways, including public in-person and virtual courses and custom professional development options.

Educators and advocates who are looking to deepen their knowledge of state and federal education policy can now apply for the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPLC).

Reading Ready Pittsburgh is looking to expand participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL), a book-gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5, in the region.

Caregivers of Allegheny County children who start school later this month can take part in several upcoming back-to-school events that include backpack giveaways and fun activities.

Mayor Corey O’Connor has announced that the Civic Leadership Academy, a free 10-week course for local residents to learn more about city government, will return.

A team of fellows from Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) has designed new tools to strengthen communication and relationships between families and an Allegheny County school. 

Enrollment is now open for Trying Together’s fall Child Development Associate (CDA) cohorts.

It is important for children to have consistent routines because they help to make them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn, said Kathy Wolfe, the STARS designator for ELRC Region 5.