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April 2, 2026

Survey Asks Organizations About Programming During NFL Draft Week

A+ Schools and the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative (PLC) are asking early childhood learning organizations to take part in a brief survey about programming being offered during the NFL Draft week in Pittsburgh this month.

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The NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 22 to 24. ELRC Region 5 recently announced office closures as well as information about satellite offices and diaper and formula banks. The three-day event is expected to cause road closures, disrupt public transportation, and bring numerous visitors to the city, with as many as 700,000 people in attendance.

During the Draft, Pittsburgh Public Schools will transition to remote learning from April 22 to 24, which A+ Schools said could result in barriers for students and families’ ability to stay engaged in learning.

Both A+ Schools and the PLC are working to prevent disruptions in student participation by identifying and sharing available supports across the city. Organizations are asked to complete a survey – which takes about five to 10 minutes – to share programming or support that they are planning to offer during the three days of the Draft.

The survey must be completed by Friday, April 10. By completing the survey, information provided will help to:

  • Prevent missed instructional time and increased absenteeism
  • Connect students to safe spaces, WiFi, devices, and learning support
  • Ensure families have access to clear, centralized information about available resources
  • Strengthen coordination across organizations to support students and families 

A+ Schools asks to share any information about resources during the event, even if plans are still being finalized. Organizations with multiple sites should fill out a separate form for each site, unless it’s going to be standard, where each location has the same registration process, cost, enrollment, or hours.

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April 1, 2026

Trying Together to Be Pittsburgh Pirates Nonprofit of the Game

Trying Together will be spotlighted as the Nonprofit of the Game at the Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Miami Marlins in June. A portion of each ticket benefits Trying Together.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Marlins at PNC Park at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 14. All tickets include a $5 food and beverage credit. A portion of each ticket purchased goes towards Trying Together’s mission of supporting high-quality care and education for young children by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them.

Nonprofit of the Game tickets cost $44.66 – $51.86 and can be purchased online. Purchase tickets by Sunday, June 7. Ticket prices include fees.

Don’t forget to wear your Trying Together gear to show support when you attend the game. Direct any questions about attending or sponsoring the event to Maria Pisano, Trying Together’s Director of Community Relations, at maria@tryingtogether.org.

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March Recalls on Children’s Products

Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.

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Below is a list of March recalls collected from the following federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Unique Brands Com recalled its Forever 21 pajama pants because they violate mandatory standards for flammability for children’s sleepwear, posing a burn hazard and risk of serious injury or death. 

Cubimana recalled its Island Storm 3 in 1 Building Sets because the battery compartment within the LED light piece contains button cell batteries that can easily be ingested by children. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, they can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, or death.

Tomum recalled its minoxidil hair serum spray bottles because they are not in child-resistance packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The hair serum poses a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if children swallow the contents.

HALO Dream recalled its magic sleepsuits because the zipper head can detach from the sleepsuits, posing a choking hazard to infants.

LIVEHOM recalled its 11-drawer dressers because they are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children.

Stoney Games recalled its Kluster Magnet Chess Games because they contain loose high-powered magnets that fit within CPSC’s small parts cylinder, posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other or other metal objects and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning, and death.

LFTE USA recalled its playground swing sets because the rivets used to support the swing seat can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.

17 Stories Furniture recalled its 14-drawer dressers because they are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children.

Infant walkers sold by the Goregent Official Store on Amazon were recalled because the walkers can fit through a standard doorway and fail to stop at the edge of a step, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a fall.

Lifetime Brands recalled its BUILT LUUM light up tumblers. If the tumblers break, the button cell batteries in them can become accessible to children and pose choking and ingestion hazards. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, they can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, or death.

Sunnyyes recalled its LED mini lights because they contain button cell or coin batteries that can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard. Also, the screw used on the remote controls to secure the battery compartments that contain a lithium coin does not remain attached. The packaging also does not have warnings required by Reese’s Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, they can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, or death.

GLMZZ recalled its fidget magnet ball toys because they are high-powered magnets that pose an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other or other metal objects and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning, and death.

FUNTOK recalled its ride-on trucks because the truck’s circuit board can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using the truck immediately, unplug it if it is charging, and contact Shenzhen Luobei Trading Co. for instructions to receive a full refund.

AirClub recalled its convertible bassinets because they violate mandatory standards for bedside sleepers. The mechanism used to attach the product to the adult bed creates an opening between the bedside sleeper and mattress, posing a deadly fall hazard to infants.

4our Kiddies recalled its plastic tip restraint kits (also referred to as furniture straps) because they can break or degrade, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injuries or death to children. This is a hidden defect because consumers who purchase and install the product may be under a false sense of security that their furniture is safe from a tip-over accident.