June 26, 2024 MuseumLab: Genius, Joy & Love Genius, Joy, and Love is a five-day intensive summer institute that will bring together Black youth and adult educators to explore putting racial justice and equity into practice. Learn More The institute is aimed at Black youth between the ages of 14 and 22. It will explore questions of how to elevate genius in oneself and one’s community as well as how to center love and wellness in education. Each day of the institute will involved a workshop with a leading social justice researcher and/or advocate. There will also be activities that explore the workshop’s topic through poetry, art, and song as well as healing and wellness activities. The sessions will include guided action planning sessions that support fellows to put their learning into practice and make changes in their communities. Selected fellows will receive a $500 stipend. More Details Sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 29 through Aug. 2 at MuseumLab, located at 6 Allegheny Square E. Suite 101 in Pittsburgh. Those interested in attending can sign up now.
January 31, 2020 Recess: A Community Conversation Physical movement and the freedom to play improves children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. Children, their caregivers, and community members are invited to join the Recess Advocacy Team to discuss their school recess experiences. Families will also have the opportunity to play at the MuseumLab for FREE from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Conversation, activities, and pizza will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Learning Lab 1. The evening will include: conversation, playful activities, networking, pizza, and more! Registration To register, complete the following form: More Information For more information, email recess@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network.
