Fwd: Remake Learning Roundup for August 2026

Events, opportunities, resources, and stories from Pittsburgh's learning ecosystem

Remake Learning Assembly Join us on Friday, September 25th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for a celebration of the people, ideas, and partnerships shaping the future of learning across Southwestern Pennsylvania. Expect hands-on experiences, interactive showcases, inspiring conversations, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with colleagues and discover new collaborators. Register for the Assembly   SXSW EDU PanelPicker Pittsburgh has ideas worth sharing.  Help send them to Austin! SXSW EDU is one of the biggest annual gatherings of education thought leaders and changemakers, bringing 10,000 people to Austin, TX for four days of collaboration and exchange. Several members of the Pittsburgh learning ecosystem are vying for the opportunity to take the stage at SXSW EDU to share what they've learned: A Community Committed to Every Learner Lasse Leponiemi, Emily Markovich Morris, & Tyler Samstag Monsters of Appalachia: A Playable Learning Ecosystem John Balash, Tyler Samstag, & Jason Swanson The Hidden Architecture of Innovation Stephanie Lewis The History of the Future of Learning Gregg Behr, Lisa Guernsey, Kaya Henderson, & Ryan Rydzewski Beyond the GPA: The Village Transcript Tells The Whole Story Laura Jacob The Superintendent as Chief Culture Officer Michelle Miller What's Next for Me? Redesigning Learning for Student Futures Tom Ralston Beyond the Building: A New Lens for Learner Ecosystem Gregg Behr, Katie Martin, & Laura McBain Rooted in Wonder: Digital Thriving Inspired by Fred Rogers John Sessler, Emma Swift Lee, Erin Walsh, & Sheila Williams Ridge Why Teenagers Need Audiences, Not Just Assignments Katie Trupiano Schools & Employers Co-Creating Career-Connected Learning Gina Barrett & Jackie Foor Belonging Beyond One Building Christy Kuehn You can help them make it to Austin by casting votes on the SXSW PanelPicker by August 23rd. See the Proposals & Cast Your Votes Events & Opportunities Global Learning for a Local Workforce Aa professional development opportunity for middle and high school educators, counselors, and administrators interested in bringing career-connected learning and future readiness to their students. Deadline: September 10 Learn more Tasting Through Time:  Fall Educator Open House Discover the fascinating history of chocolate with American Heritage Chocolate historian Dave Borghesani, complete with historic tastings and ideas for bringing this delicious story into your classroom. When: September 15  Where: Heinz History Center Learn more Regional Innovation Network The University of Pittsburgh’s Learning Sciences & Emergent Technologies Hub is launching a regional network testing co-designed teaching approaches that address critical problems of practice in this GenAI world. You will field-test one approach with your learners to strengthen the approach and build evidence of impact. You benefit from trying out research-based practices in a supportive network of colleagues and contribute to the region through your testing. When: Starts Sep 22  Where: Virtual & In-person Express Interest Human-Centered Design for School Leaders Learn and apply each phase of the design thinking cycle to a challenge within their school system that will foster student growth and achievement. When: September 24 Where: The Consortium for Public Education Learn more artlook® SWPA Arts Partner Fair Learn and apply each phase of the design thinking cycle to a challenge within their school system that will foster student growth and achievement. When: October 8 Where: Carnegie Museum of Art Learn more Meaningful Play Meaningful Play brings together academics, game designers, and educators to explore how games and play can change people’s lives. If you make or study games, this is the conference for you! When: October 13 – 15 Where: Carnegie Mellon University Learn more