WQED Education

WQED Education Part of since 1954. iQ: smartmedia is an educational initiative of WQED Multimedia.

It is a new concept of the way public media influences children's intellectual development.

Our own Gwen Anderson was in North Allegheny School District yesterday observing students complete some Design Lives Her...
10/08/2024

Our own Gwen Anderson was in North Allegheny School District yesterday observing students complete some Design Lives Here challenges!

Interested in learning more about Design Lives Here? Click here: www.wqed.org/education/designliveshere/

Join us for a Sensory Garden Party at Uptown Firefly Garden on September 25th! Thanks to Let's Play Pgh, we've created a...
09/12/2024

Join us for a Sensory Garden Party at Uptown Firefly Garden on September 25th! Thanks to Let's Play Pgh, we've created a sensory play and learning space.

Come celebrate the new additions to the garden and stay for snacks, resources, and more from 4:30-6pm. Don't miss out! πŸƒπŸŒΊβœ¨

Join us this Saturday, September 14 at STEMfest! Swing by the WQED Education table from 11am-3pm in Washington at the Co...
09/10/2024

Join us this Saturday, September 14 at STEMfest! Swing by the WQED Education table from 11am-3pm in Washington at the Community Pavilion on Main Street. We'll have some "Work It Out Wombats!" materials and take-home bags!

We hope to see you there! Learn more at STEMfest.com.

This Saturday, join WQED Education at ARTs in the Park at the Washington Park Main Pavillion from 11am-3pm! This FREE im...
09/03/2024

This Saturday, join WQED Education at ARTs in the Park at the Washington Park Main Pavillion from 11am-3pm! This FREE immersive art and music experience includes live performances, demonstrations, interactive projects, and more!

Stop by the WQED Education table for 'take what you need' art supplies. And hear from several WQED staff members who use art for jobs every day!

Thanks to The City of Washington Community Development Corp, Washington Financial, and WesBanco!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/o5Sk50TeM4v

Join public media this Constitution Day for discussion, strategies and support to teach the 2024 election. Hear from thr...
08/17/2024

Join public media this Constitution Day for discussion, strategies and support to teach the 2024 election. Hear from three classroom teachers, including WQED's own Digital Innovator Christian Wrabley, in politically diverse communities who are building civic knowledge and engagement, and empowering students to share their voice as part of the democratic process. Come for the conversation and ready-to-use resources. Leave inspired and equipped to teach Election 2024 in your classroom.

Learn more and register here: wqed.tv/election2024panel

Our team had a blast at the Butler Back to School Bash! Thank you to all the families who stopped by! Who’s ready for sc...
08/15/2024

Our team had a blast at the Butler Back to School Bash! Thank you to all the families who stopped by! Who’s ready for school to start?? πŸ“šβœοΈπŸ““πŸ“•πŸŽ

And thanks to our partners: Butler Area Public Library, Center for Community Resources, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and The Butler Area School District!

08/13/2024

Come join WQED Education at ARTs in the Park on Saturday, September 7 from 11am-3pm at the Washington Park Main Pavillion! This FREE immersive art and music experience includes live performances, demonstrations, interactive projects, and more!

Stop by the WQED Education table for 'take what you need' art supplies. And hear from several WQED staff members who use art for jobs every day!

Thanks to The City of Washington Community Development Corp, Washington Financial, and WesBanco!

LEARN MORE:

Butler friends, we’ll be in YOUR neighborhood next week! Are you ready for a Back to School Bash?? We hope to see you th...
08/08/2024

Butler friends, we’ll be in YOUR neighborhood next week! Are you ready for a Back to School Bash?? We hope to see you there!πŸ“šβœοΈπŸ““πŸŽ’

Thanks to our partners: Butler Area Public Library, Center for Community Resources, and United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania!

Only one day left to make your voice heard! Make a difference in your community by participating in our survey, which ta...
07/30/2024

Only one day left to make your voice heard! Make a difference in your community by participating in our survey, which takes just a few minutes. Together, we can drive the future of WQED by supporting our neighbors in new meaningful ways. Click here: surveymonkey.com/r/WQEDEDUFB

Join WQED in better championing our communities! Our quick survey, with your valuable feedback, will help us expand the ...
07/15/2024

Join WQED in better championing our communities! Our quick survey, with your valuable feedback, will help us expand the content and programs you love. With your expert opinion on WQED, you can make a difference in your community by participating here: surveymonkey.com/r/WQEDEDUFB

Calling all public media fans: WQED wants to hear from you! Help us enhance the content and programs you and your family...
07/11/2024

Calling all public media fans: WQED wants to hear from you! Help us enhance the content and programs you and your family love by participating in our survey. By taking just a few minutes out of your day, you can drive the future of WQED. Check out to surveymonkey.com/r/WQEDEDUFB participate and help WQED better champion our communities!

β€œWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will a...
05/27/2024

β€œWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” - Fred Rogers

Today we send our deepest gratitude to all of the helpers who have laid down their lives πŸ’™

05/25/2024
We had a BLAST πŸ’₯ at the Carnegie Library in Carrick working on our math skills! We always enjoy our time in the neighbor...
05/24/2024

We had a BLAST πŸ’₯ at the Carnegie Library in Carrick working on our math skills! We always enjoy our time in the neighborhood meeting new neighbors and sharing educational resources. If you would like to have resources for your classroom or your home just comment the word β€œresources” on this post! πŸ“šβœοΈπŸ““πŸ˜ƒ

Happy   Neighbors! πŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ’› Today is a day when we are encouraged to share the acts of kindness and good deeds that we may do...
05/22/2024

Happy Neighbors! πŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ’› Today is a day when we are encouraged to share the acts of kindness and good deeds that we may do for each other and even ourselves! How are you celebrating 143 Day? 😊

What an amazing time of fun WQED Film Academy had at Broad Street Elementary for RemakeLearningDays! πŸ˜„Our neighborhood i...
05/21/2024

What an amazing time of fun WQED Film Academy had at Broad Street Elementary for RemakeLearningDays! πŸ˜„Our neighborhood is always filled with so many fun activities πŸ₯³πŸŽ₯

A Big CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 2024 Writers Contest Write My Future! πŸ˜„πŸ₯³We received 80 entries from 13 schoo...
05/20/2024

A Big CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 2024 Writers Contest Write My Future! πŸ˜„πŸ₯³

We received 80 entries from 13 schools. WOW! πŸ˜†βœοΈβœοΈβœοΈ
WULA Academy
Grandview Elementary
Wexford Elementary
Kerr Elementary
Richland Elementary
Hartwood Elementary
Hance Elementary (We had a tie)
Wylandville Elementary
Fairview Elementary
East Union Intermediate Center
Woodland Elementary
Mother of Mercy Academy
McKnight Elementary

Below you will find the winners from each school:
My Future by Yolanda J. from Princeton, NJ
The Mystery of the Tusoteuthis Longa by Jaxson F. from New Alexandria, PA
The Story of how Meia got to Law School by Meia G. from Mars, PA
From Letters to Books by Harper G from Pittsburgh, PA
My Future Life by Isla L. from Gibsonia, PA
The Time Traveler by Marisa W. from Cheswick, PA
My Future by Zachary M. from Gibsonia, PA
My Future by Nicolas R. from Gibsonia, PA
The Mars Adventure by Jack B. from Canonsburg , PA
My Future at Children’s Hospital by Aviana S from Pittsburgh, PA
Franco and the Song Problem by Franco S. from Gibsonia, PA
What I Want to be When I Grow Up by Hannah M. from Emporium, PA
What Should I Be by Wesley J. from Pittsburgh, PA
My Future by Gwendolyn G. from Pittsburgh, PA

Very soon you will be able to see and hear all of the stories at https://www.wqed.org/education/writers-contest/

Thank you to all of the educators and grown-ups who encouraged all of these young learners to write their future! πŸ€©πŸ€“

Its Friday! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ But thats not all...It's also World Baking Day so we are sharing a recipe from QED Cooks called TJ Finge...
05/17/2024

Its Friday! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ But thats not all...It's also World Baking Day so we are sharing a recipe from QED Cooks called TJ Finger Cookies! ☺️πŸͺ YUM!

It's a quick and easy recipe that will get you and your young learners into the kitchen together!πŸ΄πŸ˜„

To see the full baking process you can check out a video right here⬇️

https://youtu.be/id_gtN7Hwpw?si=HsjnANnE5lI_YZtl

We hope our neighbors are having a wonderful day! 🌞The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Isla...
05/16/2024

We hope our neighbors are having a wonderful day! 🌞The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Today we're celebrating by sharing a wonderful book written by Shar Tuiasoa 🌺 called P***y Aloha! 🌊

P***y is a young Polynesian girl who is a bit nervous about meeting new people. But when she puts on her grandmothers magical sunglasses she discovers the power of saying "Aloha" β˜ΊοΈπŸ•Ά

Happy International Family Day! πŸŽ‰ Today we celebrate families of all shapes, sizes and colors! Families that are genetic...
05/15/2024

Happy International Family Day! πŸŽ‰ Today we celebrate families of all shapes, sizes and colors! Families that are genetic and families that are chosen!

Family is very important when it comes to education. πŸ“šπŸ“– Whether we are 5 years old or 50 years old, it makes a big differences when we are encourgaed by our families in our educational efforts πŸ₯°πŸ₯ΉβœοΈπŸ““

As if our neighbors didn't love the library πŸ“šπŸŽ‰πŸ₯° so much already we just wanted to give you one more reason as to why loc...
05/14/2024

As if our neighbors didn't love the library πŸ“šπŸŽ‰πŸ₯° so much already we just wanted to give you one more reason as to why local libraries are awesome! 😁

If you live in Allegheny County and are 18 years and up you can get RAD Passes just by having a library card! 🀩

Find out all of the attractions that a RAD Pass can give you and your young learners access to ➑️ https://radpass.org

The Anti-Bullying Storyboard Contest is now open to the public! Register Today πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³
05/13/2024

The Anti-Bullying Storyboard Contest is now open to the public! Register Today πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

WQED Film Academy and The Marcus L. Ruscitto Charitable Foundation Anti-Bullying Storyboard Contest encourages children in grades K-3 to unleash their imaginations and learn the art of storyboarding by crafting their vision of a Public Service Announcement (PSA) with a kindness theme. Submissions are being accepted now through June 30, 2024! One winning entry from each grade will be made into PSAs by the WQED Film Academy'sTeen Film Crew and showcased across WQED's platforms.

🌈Help encourage the spread of kindness and stand up against bullying. Together, let's create a world where kindness always wins! πŸ’–
Get all the details here: https://www.wqed.org/education/storyboard-contest/

A few of our homeschooled neighbors πŸ“šπŸ  had an awesome time chatting with the grown ups from Rivers of Steel: Explorer Ri...
05/13/2024

A few of our homeschooled neighbors πŸ“šπŸ  had an awesome time chatting with the grown ups from Rivers of Steel: Explorer Riverboat at the Carnegie Library of Homestead to hear more about their super cool career paths! πŸš€πŸŽ‰

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