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Kidsburgh Releases List from Pittsburgh Mother’s Group on Region’s 19 Best Parks and Playgrounds
Kidsburgh has released a list of 19 parks and playgrounds that a Pittsburgh-area group of mothers cited as being the region’s best.
OCDEL Shares Information on How to Avoid and Remove Ticks
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification has shared some new resources on how to avoid ticks and remove them from children.
SUN Bucks Application Deadline is End of August
The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program is Monday, August 31.
Trying Together Offers Variety of Professional Growth Opportunities
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 Can Deepen Knowledge of State and Federal Policy With EPLC Fellowship
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 Looking to Expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Participation
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.
Pittsburgh Organizations Holding Back to School Giveaways and Activities in August
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.
Residents Can Apply to City’s Civic Leadership Academy by August 21
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.
Fellows Create Tools to Improve Communication at Allegheny County School
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.