Funded Projects from 2016
1Hood Select
$10,000 » The Legacy Arts Project Inc, 2016 Remake Learning project support
1Hood Select, a project of 1Hood Media fiscally sponsored by The Legacy Arts Project, was an artist and entrepreneur professional development program that provided enhanced performance and income-generating opportunities for socially-conscious youth Hip Hop emcees of color. The curriculum focused on songwriting, beat selection, performance readiness, grant writing, marketing, videography, and event planning. A culminating performance took place at CAPA, with ticket sale and promotional merchandise proceeds distributed among the participants.
3rd Meeting of Humanistas Digitales Conference Stipend
$300 » Felipe Gomez, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
3rd Meeting of Humanistas Digitales Conference Stipend enabled Felipe Gomez, Associate Teaching Professor of Hispanic Studies at Carnegie Mellon University, to attend 3rd Meeting of Humanistas Digitales Conference Stipend from September 12-14, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. The 3rd Meeting explored developments in the discussions, projects, and initiatives that combined research in the Humanities and the Social Sciences and either used or analyzed the digital medium, in particular those focused on local cultures in the Latin American region.
412Build Alumni in Residence
$5,000 » Innovation Works, 2016 Remake Learning project support
412Build Alumni in Residence, a project of Innovation Works, was an eight-week summer program for primarily at-risk and underserved youth ages 16-18 to learn about and become actively engaged in entrepreneurship with a focus on maker skills. The Alumni in Residence program provided students with support to build on the skills they acquired in the 412Build program in order to successfully ideate, develop, and launch a small business. Participating alumni additionally served as mentors for the incoming class of 412Build.
ACM Conference on Learning at Scale 2017
$1,500 » Carnegie Mellon University, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
ACM Conference on Learning at Scale 2017, a project of Carnegie Mellon University, enabled Mikhail Yudelson, Project Scientist at Carnegie Mellon University, to attend the fourth annual conference at MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, MA from April 20-21, 2017. The conference was created by ACM as a new scholarly venue and key focal point for the review and presentation of the highest quality research on how learning and teaching can change and improve when done at scale. Mikhail presented at the conference on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
Additive Manufacturing Conference
$1,900 » Catalyst Connection, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Additive Manufacturing Conference, an event hosted by Catalyst Connection, was a partnership with America Makes to explore the education and workforce opportunities associated with 3-D printing technology. The conference took place on November 9, 2016.
Allegheny Hills Parent Party
$1,050 » Bright Life Community Wellness, 2016 One Northside project support
Allegheny Hills Parent Party, a project of Bright Life Community Wellness, raised awareness of programs and human services available for parents and young children on the Northside. The project also distributed backpacks for parents with “toolkits” for positive attachment and social-emotional development of children.
Allegheny West Historic Timeline Exhibition
$1,050 » Allegheny West Civic Council, 2016 One Northside project support
Allegheny West Historic Timeline Exhibition, a project of Allegheny West Civic Council, focused on the struggles and successes over the organization’s past 50 years, helping to find solutions for future improvements in Allegheny West. The timeline informed, entertained, and helped current residents gain a stronger understanding of the storied history of Allegheny West.
Allied Media Conference Pittsburgh Coalition
$1,000 » New Sun Rising, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Allied Media Conference Pittsburgh Coalition, a project fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, was a project to reinvigorate and align key priorities for media-producing & youth-serving agencies in Pittsburgh. BOOM Concepts, CMU’s CREATE Lab, and The Sprout Fund worked together to coordinate a city-wide coalition at the 2017 Allied Media Conference (AMC) in partnership with other Pittsburgh-based organizations. Upon return to Pittsburgh, the coalition gathered to debrief, discuss key findings, and create an open letter in service of small community organizations outlining recommendations for work as a unified network of media and youth agencies.
Allied Media Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Allied Media Conference Stipend, a project of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, enabled Jesse Landis-Eigsti, Sienna Cittadino, and Veronica Milliner from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to attend the conference in Detroit, MI from June 16-19, 2016. The Allied Media Conference convened close to 2,500 people annually in Detroit to innovate and exchange strategies. The conference facilitated a participatory design process each year to develop a unique range of conference content exploring the intersections of media and communications, art, technology, education, and social justice.
Allied Media Conference Stipend
$1,100 » Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Allied Media Conference Stipend, a project of Kelly Strayhorn Theater, enabled Tresa Murphy-Green, an organizer of Turn Up For Freedom, and Jacquea Olday, teaching artist at 1Hood, to attend the conference from June 16-19, 2016. The Allied Media Conference convened close to 2,500 people annually in Detroit to innovate and exchange strategies. The conference facilitated a participatory design process each year to develop a unique range of conference content exploring the intersections of media and communications, art, technology, education, and social justice.
Allied Media Conference Stipend
$500 » Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Allied Media Conference Stipend, a project of Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, enabled Darrell Kinsel, an artist at Boom Concepts, to attend the conference from June 16-19, 2016. The Allied Media Conference convened close to 2,500 people annually in Detroit to innovate and exchange strategies. The conference facilitated a participatory design process each year to develop a unique range of conference content exploring the intersections of media and communications, art, technology, education, and social justice. Darrell presented a Hands On Session called ‘#hashtagsAREtheNEWprotestSIGNS’ on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
Angels’ Place Community Meals
$1,050 » Angels' Place, Inc., 2016 One Northside project support
Angels’ Place Community Meals, a project of Angels’ Place, Inc., provided children at Angels’ Place and their families with three community meals. These meals strengthened the bond between two generations of parent and child, which has been noted as a critical component of a child’s development and helped aide the young parents in attaining stability and independence.
APAP 2017
$1,313 » The Legacy Arts Project Inc, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
APAP 2017, a project of The Legacy Arts Project Inc, enabled Jasiri X, Founder and Creative Director of 1Hood Media, to attend the Association of Performing Arts Presenters 2017 conference in New York City from January 6-10, 2017. APAP was the world’s premiere gathering of performing arts professionals, offering professional development, performance showcases, and the world’s largest performing arts marketplace. Jasiri presented a workshop on conscious activism programming offered at 1Hood Media on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
Architecture Learning Network
$31,000, 2016 City of Learning project support
Architecture Learning Network, a project of Carnegie Mellon University, Carnegie Museum of Art, Assemble, Fallingwater, and Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation, involved youth directly in the process of making in order to motivate them to take greater responsibility in their world. The pathway had six specialized playlists comprised of programs throughout the Pittsburgh region and online initiatives that focused on collaboration, social justice, technology, and environmental responsibility.
The Architecture of Life: A Summer Experience
$10,000 » LIFE Male STEAM Academy, 2016 Remake Learning project support
The Architecture of Life - A Summer Experience, a project of L.I.F.E. Male STEAM Academy, was a summer enrichment initiative for young men that taught principles of architecture and urban design through STEAM principles and career exploration. Through this summer pilot program, young men explored careers they were interested in and proposed designs for the work environments of their selected profession. With guidance from Drafting Dreams, the young men utilized architectural software in order to best propose their designs using architectural drafting, modeling, and building information.
Back to School Bash 2016
$500 » Lawrenceville United, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Back to School Bash 2016, an event of Lawrenceville United, was an annual event celebrating creativity, curiosity, and 21st Century learning through family friendly, hands-on activities and a backpack giveaway at Arsenal Park in Lawrenceville.
Back to School Fitness Walk
$1,050 » Porsha Humphries, 2016 One Northside project support
Back to School Fitness Walk, a project of Porsha Humphries, encouraged local families to adopt a healthy lifestyle by offering a fitness walk around the neighborhood. Additionally, the project put children and their families in a positive frame-of-mind for the start of the school year.
Backstage
$5,000 » Virtuous Academy, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Backstage, a project of Virtuous Academy, was an after-school program designed to provide academic support while providing hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities. Backstage engaged and supported students in developing academic excellence, artistic expression, self-discipline, and self-motivation. Virtuous Academy partnered with Asset Inc. to provide professional development, curriculum, and materials that exposed underserved students to real world S.T.E.A.M. lessons and reinforced classroom lessons.
The Banjo Club Documentary
$1,050 » Allegheny City Society, 2016 One Northside project support
The Banjo Club Documentary, a project of Allegheny City Society, spotlighted The Banjo Club, a local organization that came together every month to celebrate the community and the banjo. The documentary showcased the variety of opportunities and experiences available on the Northside, and promoted a positive image of the Northside on social media.
Baytree Community Garden
$1,050 » Observatory Hill Inc., 2016 One Northside project support
Baytree Community Garden, a project of Observatory Hill Inc., transformed an overgrown vacant lot, which served as a neighborhood gathering spot, into a community garden. The project added raised garden beds to grow fresh vegetables for a local food bank.
Beechview Community Greenspace
$1,000 » New Sun Rising, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Beechview Community Greenspace, a project led by Pretty Up Beechview and fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, transformed a vacant lot into a public green space for Beechview residents. The lot featured picnic tables, a natural play area for children, and local art. The project enabled the lot to be used for community events and performances that brought neighbors to mix, mingle, and celebrate the diverse cultures in Beechview, breaking down barriers among residents. The lot is maintained by community volunteers organized through Pretty Up Beechview.
Beloved Communitees: Holding Space. Spreading Love. Building Community.
$1,000 » Union Project, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Beloved Communitees: Holding Space. Spreading Love. Building Community., a project of Union Project, created conversation-sparking t-shirts that promoted a model for compassionate discourse on contentious topics. The shirts were used to start intergenerational conversations by working with 8th grade students at Environmental Charter School and adults involved with Creative Conversations at the Union Project. A project website was used to document, promote, and share the activities with the broader Pittsburgh community.
Bots IQ 2016 Finals
$1,000 » Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Tooling & Machining Foundation, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Bots IQ 2016 Finals, an event hosted by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Tooling & Machining Foundation, was the final competition of student robotics teams from 60+ regional high schools. More than 1,300 students participated from April 8-9, 2016.
Boys Build
$1,000 » Assemble, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Boys Build, a project led by The Flower House and fiscally sponsored by Assemble, introduced a new generation to hands-on learning through building. The program encouraged young men from Bloomfield and Garfield to learn about the natural and man-made worlds that surround them while using a variety of tools and materials. The youth worked alongside male mentors who emphasized the importance of safety, respect, and creativity.
Brighton Heights Security Cameras
$10,000 » Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, 2016 One Northside project support
Brighton Heights Security Cameras, a project of Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, promoted neighborhood safety and reduced crime in the community. The installation of security cameras helped to both apprehend and deter criminals in the business district. The cameras were installed on California Avenue, with Brighton Heights Citizens Federation as the main hub for the camera management.
Brighton Woods Greenway
$5,000 » Hollow Oak Land Trust, 2016 One Northside project support
Brighton Woods Greenway, a project of Hollow Oak Land Trust, formalized the woodland trail system connecting Brighton Heights to Riverview Park in Woods Run/Brightwood. The trail system served as an extension of Riverview Park, increasing its trail system by over 10%. A community stewardship plan for trails and invasive plant control was created in addition to wayfinding signage and a trail map. The project empowered community members to become greenway stewards, helping to coordinate trail maintenance through the development of an active volunteer program.
Buddy Benches
$500 » Ellen Zissis, 2016 Change Machine project support
Buddy Benches for my Little Buddies, a project of 12-year old Hayden Zissis, painted and installed benches at the elementary schools in the Canon McMillan School District. The Buddy Benches were meant to encourage students to include their peers during recess, serving as a place for children to go when they don’t have anyone to play with. Hayden decorated the benches with handprints of students and the words “Buddy Bench” and went to the schools to teach the elementary students the purpose of the benches after they were installed.
Building Bridges Cultural Trip
$10,000 » Northside Oldtimers, 2016 One Northside project support
Building Bridges Cultural Trip, a project of Northside Oldtimers, connected the diverse communities on the Northside through a cultural trip to Washington, DC. Children from all over the Northside were exposed to new areas and opportunities for continued learning by visiting out-of-state cultural institutions. The trip is also helped to improve the quality of place on the Northside by helping the youth recognize, respect, and engage with people from other neighborhoods on the Northside.
CCAC Allegheny Campus Food Pantry
$1,050 » Community College of Allegheny County Educational Foundation, 2016 One Northside project support
CCAC Allegheny Campus Food Pantry, a project of Community College of Allegheny County Educational Foundation, provided qualifying CCAC students with groceries once a month along with information on food assistance programs designed to reduce hunger and improve college retention. CCAC students volunteered to pack and sort the groceries, however only CCAC staff interacted with students receiving the groceries in order to be sensitive to the dignity of the students and lessen the stigma around participating in the program.
Cedar Market Exchange: A Broadcasting Experience
$1,050 » Northside Community Development Fund, 2016 One Northside project support
Cedar Market Exchange: A Broadcasting Experience, a project of Northside Community Development Fund, highlighted Northside commerce and promoted local businesses as community partners. Curated interviews targeted small business owners, community leaders, and volunteers involved in related community projects to explore community commerce and relevant One Northside projects.
Champions of Learning 2016
$1,000 » The Consortium for Public Education, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Champions of Learning 2016, an event hosted by The Consortium for Public Education, celebrated individual educators making a difference by creating and expanding learning opportunities for students. This special event honored departing Executive Director Linda Croushore.
Charles Street Valley Neighborhood Reunion
$10,000 » Bidwell Street United Presbyterian Church, 2016 One Northside project support
Charles Street Valley Neighborhood Reunion, a project of Bidwell Street United Presbyterian Church, brought Northside neighbors of all ages together to reminisce through a reunion cookout on Father’s Day at Riverview Park. The event included a bouncy house and horse rides as well as cookout refreshments. Attendees are also encouraged to leave their information for future gatherings.
Charles Street Valley Reorganization & Revitalization Plan Phase 1: People
$10,000 » Northside Leadership Conference, 2016 One Northside project support
Charles Street Valley Reorganization & Revitalization Plan Phase 1 - People, a project of Northside Leadership Conference, responded to the low levels of involvement in community planning by Charles Street Valley residents. The project informed residents about local opportunities, working to increase resident engagement in the community planning processes and creating new systems for communication and engagement related to Charles Street Valley and Northside businesses. The project partnered with community-based organizations to gather information about community events and opportunities.
Children’s Table Summer Garden Camp Season Finale
$1,050 » United Methodist Church Union, 2016 One Northside project support
Children’s Table Summer Garden Camp Season Finale, a project of United Methodist Church Union, provided support for the culminating week of a farm and garden camp for youth at Children’s Table Cooking. Activities included harvesting vegetables and herbs, cooking campfire foods, creating outdoor art, and hearing presentations from bee-keepers, chefs, and local farmers.
City Steps Cleanup Phase Two
$1,050 » North Side Partnership Project, 2016 One Northside project support
City Steps Cleanup Phase Two, a project of North Side Partnership Project, continued the clean-up program established through an earlier Neighbor-to-Neighbor project to reclaim city steps in need of repair and do upkeep on the steps repaired in previous phases of the project. The project provided the opportunity for interaction among neighbors and the removal of an eyesore from the community.
CLP Game Design Week
$8,000 » Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 2016 Rec2Tech project support
CLP Game Design Week, a project of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, worked across departments and areas of expertise to provide youth programming focused on game design at Lincoln-Lemington’s Paulson Center for Rec2Tech Demo Week. Game design allowed youth the chance to flex creative muscles and work as a team. The result of the program was a playable final product that could be shared at the Rec2Tech showcase event. The project’s space transformation involved team work stations that were identified by a group of tables or desks with colored tablecloths, paper, pens, iPads, and Bloxels kits.
Clubhouse Network Conference
$2,500 » Museum of Science, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Clubhouse Network Conference, an event of the Museum of Science, was an annual convening of program leaders from around the world who help teens learn critical digital skills. The 2016 conference was held in Pittsburgh, PA from April 10-14, 2016.
Code to Create
$500 » Cathie Gillner, 2016 Change Machine project support
Code to Create, a project of 15-year old Sarthak Navjivan, taught younger students about computer science through coding. Free classes were offered at local middle schools and libraries to go over theoretical concepts, the nature and opportunities of computer science, and how to code in the Java programming language. Online content was also made available online to allow anyone to learn to code at home and also potentially participate in web-based programming competitions.
Coloring to Combat PTSD: A Coloring Book Made By Veterans for Veterans
$1,000 » No Crayon Left Behind, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Coloring to Combat PTSD: A Coloring Book Made By Veterans for Veterans, a project of No Crayon Left Behind, created a PTSD-relieving coloring book that was made by veterans for veterans. An open call was used to acquire the drawings used for the coloring books, reaching out directly to veterans in the community through existing groups. Workshops were used to get to know the veterans contributing coloring pages and sorting crayons to be distributed with the coloring books. Events will be used to distribute the coloring books both locally and to soldiers abroad.
Combat Litter
$1,050 » Troy Hill Citizens, 2016 One Northside project support
Combat Litter, a project of Troy Hill Citizens, was a community litter cleanup. Additionally, the program educated residents on how to proactively stop litter problems and the benefits of recycling in order to set the tone for the next generation of Troy Hill residents.
Community Development Summit Conference Stipends
$1,550 » Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, 2016 One Northside conference stipend
Community Development Summit Conference Stipends, a project of Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, enabled Northside leaders to attend Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group’s annual summit May 17-18, 2016. The Community Development Summit featured keynote speakers, plenary sessions, mobile workshops, and an awards ceremony and reception that centered around the theme of The Power of PLACE. Northside leaders attending the conference included Giannie Braafhart, Zeba Ahmed, Duncan Henricks, Angela Williams, English Burton, Chris Rosselot, Maria Searcy, Corey Carrington, Ebony McQueen-Harris, Dwayne Barker, Melanie Claxton, Lauren Stauffer, and Madeline Taylor.
Creative Youth Center Open House
$1,500 » YMCA Greater Pittsburgh, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Creative Youth Center Open House, an event of YMCA Greater Pittsburgh, was a celebration of the grand opening of the YMCA Creative Youth Center, an expansion of the YMCA Lighthouse program. The event featured digital media displays, youth art displays, food, music, and more. The event took place in coordination with APOST Lights on Afterschool campaign.
Critter Camp
$500 » Alison Francis, 2016 Change Machine project support
Critter Camp, a project of 15-year old Emma Francis, was a three-day camp for New Kensington students in grades 1-3 to learn about the importance of bugs to ecosystems. Daily topics included insects and arachnids, worms and slugs, and life cycles.
Crossing Fences Oral History Celebrations 2016
$1,500 » SLB Radio Productions, Inc., 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Crossing Fences Oral History Celebrations 2016, an event of SLB Radio Productions, was a series of three neighborhood-specific events and one city-wide event celebrating the release of new oral history recordings produced by young men of color ages 10-18 who participated in SLB’s Crossing Fences program. Events occurred between November 29 and December 6, 2016.
Cultural Gumbo
$500 » New Sun Rising, 2016 Sprout Sponsorship sponsorship
Cultural Gumbo, an event hosted by New Sun Rising, celebrated a decade of building culture and community in Pittsburgh. Hosted at Mr. Small’s Theater in Millvale, the event featured games, music, sideshows, food, and interactive stations highlighting New Sun Rising’s affiliated projects.
Culture Fashion Show
$500 » South Hills Interfaith Movement, 2016 Change Machine project support
Culture Fashion Show, a project of 18-year old Sunita Bista, showcased the diverse cultures in the community through a fashion show. The event had different tables and posters to encourage conversation about different cultures and began with a dance before the student models walked in the fashion show.
Deutschtown Music Festival 2016
$5,000 » East Allegheny Community Council, 2016 One Northside project support
Deutschtown Music Festival 2016, a project of East Allegheny Community Council, was a free festival that showcased over 140 bands at 4 outdoor stages and 14 indoor venues. Family-friendly programming was featured during the daytime with over 15 food trucks, children’s activities, and an artist market. Multiple bars and clubs participated at night and a beer garden was located next to the main stage. Throughout the festival, two free shuttles were available for the attendees.
Dig the Graves
$1,000 » Green Burial Pittsburgh, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Dig the Graves, a project of Green Burial Pittsburgh, educated college students about death by giving them the opportunity to meaningfully participate in end of life rituals. The project engaged participants around questions of life so they could help to reshape the way that people talk about death. The grave diggings took place in collaboration with local death and dying classes and Penn Forest Natural Burial Park.
DML 2016 Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Digital Media and Learning Conference (DML) 2016 Conference Stipend, a project of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, enabled Corey Wittig, Digital Learning Librarian at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, to attend and present at DML in Irvine, CA October 5-7, 2016 on behalf of the Remake Learning Network. DML is an annual event organized by the Digital Media and Learning Research Hub located at the UC Humanities Research Institute, University of California, Irvine. The conference was an inclusive, international and annual gathering of scholars and practitioners in the field, focused on fostering interdisciplinary and participatory dialog and linking theory, empirical study, policy, and practice.
DML 2016 Conference Stipend
$1,000 » University of Pittsburgh, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Digital Media and Learning Conference (DML) 2016 Conference Stipend, a project of University of Pittsburgh, enabled Annie McNamara, a Graduate Student Researcher at University of Pittsburgh, to attend DML from October 6-7, 2016 in Irvine, CA. The annual DML Conference was an opportunity for educators, practitioners and entrepreneurs to come together on digital media learning. Annie will present about facilitation and equity in makerspaces on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
Dream Dancers
$1,050 » Sakeenah Johnson, 2016 One Northside project support
Dream Dancers, a project of Sakeenah Johnson, supported the costumes for a dance team, enabling them to participate in local dance competitions. The Dream Dancers provided children with a safe environment to avoid violence, learn social skills, and most importantly, learn to love and appreciate dance.
East Allegheny Pumpkinfest 2016: A Children’s Harvest Festival
$1,050 » East Allegheny Community Council, 2016 One Northside project support
East Allegheny Pumpkinfest 2016: A Children’s Harvest Festival, a project of East Allegheny Community Council, provided children and their families with a festival that included activities such as a petting zoo, pony rides, and pumpkin decoration contests. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Festival, children additionally contributed to a time capsule and planted a Sugar Maple tree.
East Deutschtown Community Orchard
$1,050 » South Side Anglican Church, 2016 One Northside project support
East Deutschtown Community Orchard, a project of South Side Anglican Church, provided shaded green-space and access to locally produced fruit to the residents of the East Deutschtown Neighborhood. The project additionally created opportunities for local residents and youth to learn about planting, pruning, and caring for fruit trees.
Ed-Tech Refinery Partnership
$10,000 » Peters Township School District, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Ed-Tech Refinery Partnership - Peters Township School District, a project of Peters Township School District, was a user testing / curriculum design / teacher training program in support of an Ed-Tech Refinery venture partner during the period of January 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017.
Ed-Tech Refinery Partnership
$10,000 » Pittsburgh Public Schools, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Ed-Tech Refinery Partnership - Pittsburgh Public Schools, a project of Pittsburgh Public Schools, was a user testing / curriculum design / teacher training program in support of an Ed-Tech Refinery venture partner during the period of June 1, 2016 – November 15, 2016.
EdTechPGH Meetup
$2,000 » New Sun Rising, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
EdTechPGH Meetup, an event series hosted by New Sun Rising, was an ongoing social gathering for Pittsburgh’s Ed-Tech start up community. Each event featured a different speaker and discussion examining challenges in the local market. The first in the new series occured on April 27, 2016.
Empowering Northside Parents through Career Development
$10,000 » Pennsylvania Women Work, 2016 One Northside project support
Empowering Northside Parents through Career Development, a project of Pennsylvania Women Work, focused on helping single mothers and other low-income parents obtain the job training and counseling services they need to achieve economic self-sufficiency and a balance between work life and family life. PA Women Work delivered its New Choices and Project GROW programs in the Northside to empower parents to pursue prosperous careers.
EQT Children’s Theater Fesitval
$2,000 » The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
EQT Children’s Theater Festival, an event of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, was an annual celebration of learning and creativity for children and families featuring performances, hands-on exhibits, and other attractions. In 2016, the festival was held May 12-15 in the Cultural District of downtown Pittsburgh and attracted more than 25,000 people.
Expanding Learning Pathways at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
$31,000 » Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 2016 City of Learning project support
Expanding Learning Pathways at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, a project of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, created learning pathways for teens using digital badging at five additional Library locations while bolstering the process of badging that was already in place. Youth and Library staff at the five new sites gained access to specialized Maker equipment and innovative programming with community partners representing various cultural, tech, and arts organizations.
Façade Enhancement and Activation Program
$33,000 » Northside Community Development Fund, 2016 One Northside project support
Façade Enhancement and Activation Program, a project of Northside Community Development Fund, improved the appearance of the East Ohio Street corridor to help drive business growth for the owners and landlords through a more welcoming customer experience. The project addressed problems such as a lack of permanent and attractive signage, a lack of windows and views into businesses, a lack of lighting, and a lack of character.
Faces Film Festival Works in Progress Day
$1,000 » Carnegie Mellon University, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Faces Film Festival Works in Progress Day, an event hosted by Carnegie Mellon University, presented a youth engagement component of the annual Faces Film Festival. Events included film screenings, lectures, workshops, and a “Works in Progress Day” at the Faces Film Festival showcasing a documentary created by local youth. Events culminated on April 3, 2016.
FETC Conference
$1,500 » Montour School District, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), a project of Montour School District, enabled Scott Milburn, Director of Education in the Montour School District, to attend FETC in Orlando, FL from January 24-27, 2017. FETC was the leading educational technology conference in the country, focusing on the topics of Communication and Collaboration, Digital Teaching Tools and Game-Based Learning, Online and Blended Learning, Emerging Technologies and Maker Tools, Instructional Design, Educational Policy and Leadership, Mobile Learning, and Technology Infrastructure.
FETC Conference
$1,600 » Pittsburgh Public Schools, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), a project of Pittsburgh Public Schools, enabled Carl Baumgart and Michael Colligan, technology educators at Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Allderdice High School, to attend FETC in Orlando, FL from January 24-27, 2017. FETC was the leading educational technology conference in the country, focusing on the topics of Communication and Collaboration, Digital Teaching Tools and Game-Based Learning, Online and Blended Learning, Emerging Technologies and Maker Tools, Instructional Design, Educational Policy and Leadership, Mobile Learning, and Technology Infrastructure.
Fineview Community Garden Speaker Series
$1,050 » Fineview Citizens Council, 2016 One Northside project support
Fineview Community Garden Speaker Series, a project of Fineview Citizens Council, reenergized a reclaimed vacant lot in the Fineview neighborhood through a community health speaker series. Each speaking event focused on educating community members on healthy lifestyle options, raising awareness of local businesses, and engaging diverse and historically withdrawn neighbors.
Fineview Community Picnic
$1,050 » Fineview Citizens Council, 2016 One Northside project support
Fineview Community Picnic, a project of Fineview Citizens Council, connected Fineview neighbors through a community picnic. The event kicked off a spirit building campaign to lighten the atmosphere in the neighborhood and highlight community needs, such as rehabilitating play spaces for children. The event featured screen printing t-shirts, face painting, a cardboard city, ultimate dodgeball, and playground in a bag from City of Play.
Food City Sustainability
$1,050 » Community Alliance of Spring Garden - East Deutschtown, 2016 One Northside project support
Food City Sustainability, a project of Community Alliance of Spring Garden - East Deutschtown, expanded the functionality of the Garden at Food City with improved equipment. By purchasing the equipment and tools, the garden worked to become self-sustainable for years to come.
Furthering Student Unity
$500 » The Good Peoples Group, 2016 Change Machine project support
Furthering Student Unity, a project of 18-year old Rori Cain, brought together youth to examine the role racism plays in various aspects of their lives in order to amplify the voices of youth of color and help them heal. Weekly meetings took place at the Carnegie Library in Oakland and Freehand Craft studio in Bloomfield.
Future Makers Symposium
$1,000 » Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 2016 Sprout Sponsorship sponsorship
Future Makers Symposium, an event hosted by the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, was a component event of the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Summit focusing on neighborhood leadership and personal agency. The symposium engaged educators, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and others with a stake in the future of Pittsburgh communities.
Games for Change 2016-17 school district participation
$4,400 via 18 grants, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Games for Change Student Challenge teacher training was a two-day professional development session on game principles, non-digital game design and how to implement the Mouse Serious Games curriculum at transformED at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Selected teachers received structured professional development from Mouse, Games for Change, The Sprout Fund, and Institute of Play to run the Mouse ‘Serious Game Design’ course for their students during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Global Game Jam 2016
$500 » IGDA, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Global Game Jam 2016, an event hosted by Pittsburgh IGDA, was an annual gathering of video game designers and developers. Participants came together to create playable video games in a single 48-hour design sprint, including educational games designed for use in informal K-12 education. The 2016 Global Game Jam took place at the Entertainment Technology Center.
Green City Remix
$10,000 » Green Building Alliance, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Green City Remix, a project of Green Building Alliance, interweaved historical research with social change and design. Cohorts of high school learners actively constructed Pittsburgh’s environmental Smoke Control campaign through archival research, analyzed it for social change strategies, and applied their knowledge to issues of importance to them. Participants remixed what they learned into an installation that was on display at the Heinz History Center. Through this experience, learners improved their historical thinking skills, built their critical understanding of change, and creatively visualized their learning with hands-on making.
Green Schools Conference
$2,500 » Green Building Alliance, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Green Schools Conference, an event hosted by the Green Building Alliance, was a two-day convening of stakeholders committed to advancing healthy and high-performing schools including teachers and administrators, students and families, and sustainability professionals. Approximately 1,000 people attended, including 250 from the Pittsburgh region, on March 31 and April 1, 2016.
Hampton High School Tiny Home
$500 » Hampton Township School District, 2016 Change Machine project support
Hampton High School Tiny Home, a project of 17-year old Phil Margaria, engaged 10 students in designing and building a Tiny Home. The project highlighted the disparity between the current median home size today and what is needed environmentally by bringing awareness to the “tiny” trend which has a much smaller carbon footprint.
Handmade Arcade 2016
$500 » Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, 2016 Sprout Sponsorship sponsorship
Handmade Arcade 2016, an event fiscally sponsored by Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, provided local craft artists with a high-profile venue for selling their work. Catalyzed in 2004 with a Sprout Seed Award, Handmade Arcade 2016 took place on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and attracted approximately 9,000 attendees.
Hope for the Homeless
$1,050 » L.I.V.I.N.G. Ministry, 2016 One Northside project support
Hope for the Homeless, a project of L.I.V.I.N.G. Ministry, was comprised of Pittsburgh’s largest clothing and food distribution event for the homeless and a conference specifically designed for people who serve the homeless. The project’s goal was to change how people feel about the homeless and to share ways how people can help care for the homeless. More than 325 volunteers helped throughout the project, which resulted in photos of love, compassion, joy, and oneness instead of the more typical fear, anger, and frustration around homeless people. In total, more than 500 people received food, clothing, and raffle prizes at the distribution event and 74 service providers from over 12 organizations participated in the conference. The project additionally raised over $2,000 through an ioby crowdfunding campaign.
Hutch Arts
$500 » Mario Quinn Lyles, 2016 Change Machine project support
Hutch Arts, a project of 15-year old Amari Hutchins, created the animated series “Broski” as a way to support young black visual artists interested in animation and storytelling. Amari launched his Ninja Clan Animation series and worked to establish a place where youth artists of color, like himself, could have the opportunity to create together and learn from one another.
Ice Station Zebra
$10,000 » Artists Image Resource, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Ice Station Zebra, a project of Artist Image Resource, was an interactive exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh that gave a local audience an introduction to Cold War era politics, geography, and the study of period communications technology. Artist Image Resource’s Youth Open Studio assisted with the creation of the exhibit and the associated programming which involved a live ‘radio-controlled’ dialogue with children in Russia and Norway, recreating the set of the film Ice Station Zebra for the two remote audiences.
Improving Parent/Family Engagement and Partnerships with Schools
$3,000 » Institute for Educational Leadership, 2016 One Northside project support
Improving Parent/Family Engagement and Partnerships with Schools, a project of Institute for Educational Leadership, supported the participation of local Northside parents, families, and educators in the National Family and Community Engagement Conference in Pittsburgh June 20-22, 2016. Participation in the conference aligned with the vision and mission of the Quality of Education Parent Engagement & Support Committee to help parents succeed by connecting them to a network of parents and resources.
Inspiring Young Ladies Dance Team
$500 » Sto-Rox School District, 2016 Change Machine project support
Inspiring Young Ladies Dance Team, a project of 16-year old Leila Quiroz, started a community dance team for girls ages 12-18. The dance team performed at community and school events in addition to having monthly team-building meetings around topics such as respect, education, careers, and mentoring. School staff members and a community member served as mentors for the project.
Introduction to Solidworks and Design
$19,000, 2016 City of Learning project support
Introduction to Solidworks and Design, a project of Carnegie Mellon University, Sarah Heinz House, City Charter High School, and University of Pittsburgh, combined the efforts of the four partners’ FIRST Robotics Competition teams to teach youth computer aided design (CAD), specifically Solidworks, in order to design parts and create mechanisms from assembly of parts. When completed, youth were able to fabricate their parts using 3D printing, local machine shops, and other rapid prototyping technologies.
#involveNorthside Community Conversations
$1,050 » New Sun Rising, 2016 One Northside project support
#involveNorthside Community Conversations, a project of New Sun Rising, brought communities closer together by offering a way for business, nonprofits, and volunteers to work together to create digital content and accomplish mutual goals. The project recorded and promoted interviews with Northside business owners and nonprofit leaders around the Northside in order to get people more involved in the community and to get to know new businesses and organizations.
ISTE 2016 Conference Stipend
$750 » Arts Education Collaborative, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2016 Conference Stipend - Arts Education Collaborative, a project of Arts Education Collaborative, enabled Jamie Kasper, Associate Director at Arts Education Collaborative, to attend the ISTE annual conference June 26-29, 2016 in Denver, CO. ISTE was globally recognized as the most comprehensive educational technology conference in the world. The conference featured keynotes, workshops, ignite sessions, playgrounds, and other sessions that directly focused on remaking learning for both students and adults through the integration of new and emerging technologies. Jamie presented a session on the Remake Learning Playbook and the role of the arts in many of the Playbook’s case studies on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
ISTE 2016 Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Carnegie Mellon University, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2016 Conference Stipend - Carnegie Mellon University, a project of Carnegie Mellon University, enabled Theresa Richards, FIRST Robotics Program Coordinator at Carnegie Mellon University, to attend the ISTE annual conference June 25-29, 2016 in Denver, CO. ISTE was globally recognized as the most comprehensive educational technology conference in the world. The conference featured keynotes, workshops, ignite sessions, playgrounds, and other sessions that directly focused on remaking learning for both students and adults through the integration of new and emerging technologies. Theresa co-presented an interactive lecture/workshop based on the success of digital badges implemented through the Remake Learning Network.
ISTE 2016 Conference Stipend
$1,500 » City Charter High School (EDSYS Inc.), 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2016 Conference Stipend - City Charter High School (EDSYS Inc.), a project of City Charter High School (EDSYS Inc.), enabled Katie Bordner, teacher at City Charter High School, to attend the ISTE annual conference June 26-29, 2016 in Denver, CO. ISTE was globally recognized as the most comprehensive educational technology conference in the world. The conference featured keynotes, workshops, ignite sessions, playgrounds, and other sessions that directly focused on remaking learning for both students and adults through the integration of new and emerging technologies. Katie co-presented an interactive lecture/workshop based on the success of digital badges implemented through the Remake Learning Network.
ISTE 2016 Conference Stipend
$500 » Riverview School District, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2016 Conference Stipend - Riverview School District, a project of Riverview School District, enabled Rachelle Poth, a teacher at Riverview Jr Sr High School, to attend the ISTE annual conference June 26-29, 2016 in Denver, CO. ISTE was globally recognized as the most comprehensive educational technology conference in the world. The conference featured keynotes, workshops, ignite sessions, playgrounds, and other sessions that directly focused on remaking learning for both students and adults through the integration of new and emerging technologies. Rachelle presented on personalized learning and using technology to collaborate and communicate on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
ISTE 2016 Conference Stipend
$1,500 » South Fayette Township School District, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2016 Conference Stipend - South Fayette Township School District, a project of South Fayette Township School District, enabled a team of educators from South Fayette Township School District to attend the ISTE annual conference June 26-29, 2016 in Denver, CO. ISTE was globally recognized as the most comprehensive educational technology conference in the world. The conference featured keynotes, workshops, ignite sessions, playgrounds, and other sessions that directly focused on remaking learning for both students and adults through the integration of new and emerging technologies. The South Fayette team presented a workshop called ‘How to Build a Makerspace for Elementary Innovation’ and a session called ‘The Power to Invent: Embedding the Maker Movement in K-12 Education’ on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
The John Show
$1,000 » Julie Sokolow, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
The John Show, a project led by Julie Sokolow, was a series of screenings of the documentary The John Show that used corresponding speaker panels as a platform for discussion of mental health. The documentary focused on “John Riegert,” an exhibition at SPACE Gallery that featured 250 portraits of local artist John Riegert created by his peers. After a serious suicide attempt, the exhibition and documentary were put together to rally John’s spirits and bring awareness to the issue of mental health. The panel was comprised of the film’s director, producer, artists involved with the exhibition, and an expert in mental health.
Kickin’ Butts
$4,450 » Northside Leadership Conference, 2016 One Northside project support
Kickin’ Butts, a project of Northside Leadership Conference, addressed the issues of cigarette butt refuse on the Northside, which are known to choke drains and pollute the environment. Through the project, 100 cigarette receptacles were affixed to existing trash cans and light polls throughout business districts on the Northside in order to provide places for the proper disposal of cigarette butts. Additionally, Kickin’ Butts activities took place to draw more attention to the receptacles and promote use by the community.
Learning Together 2016
$1,000 » Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Learning Together 2016, an event hosted by the AIU, was an annual gathering of school board members from throughout Allegheny County, together with teachers and administrators who shared best practices and stories of learning innovation in Southwestern PA. More than 300 attendees participated on March 31, 2016.
Let’s Make IT (Imaginative Thinking) Happen
$10,000 » Greenville Area School District, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Let’s Make IT (Imaginative Thinking) Happen, a project of Greenville Area School District, enabled students in engineering courses at Greenville Junior/Senior High School to design, build, and create ornately themed bicycle racks and benches for the “Rails to Trails” section of their community. The students additionally created a marketing campaign to accompany their prototype. Through the project students became proficient in applying the processes of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation as they arrived at solutions to engineering challenges.
LISTEN UP! Pittsburgh Neighborhood Debate Classic
$1,000 » Minor Victories, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
LISTEN UP! Pittsburgh Neighborhood Debate Classic, a project of Minor Victories, was a debate competition that promoted critical exchange and analysis of thoughts in economically disadvantaged communities in Pittsburgh. The debate competitions empowered members of these communities through the agency and critical thinking needed to analyze problems and solutions in debates so that residents could use these skillsets to address issues in their own communities. Each neighborhood hosted a local tournament, with the winning team representing each neighborhood in a tournament that determined the grand champion team.
Look & Learn
$5,000 » Pressley Ridge, 2016 One Northside project support
Look & Learn, a project of Pressley Ridge, helped prepare youth for employment by improving the first impression they make on potential employers. The project worked to create positive self-esteem along with the discipline necessary to prepare youth for college, trade school, and full time jobs. Key partners in the project included Youth Places, APOST, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Northside Chamber of Commerce, and local barber shops/salons.
Love Your Self-ie
$500 » Dreams of Hope, 2016 Change Machine project support
Love Your Self-ie, a project of 17-year old Michelle Yang, hosted an event during Pride month that brought together LGBTQA+ youth. The event included a conversation room for discussions around LGBTQA+ topics along with art making and a selfie station. A youth music group also performed at the event.
MACPL Conference Stipend
$700 » Montour School District, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Mid-Atlantic Conference on Personalized Learning Conference Stipend, a project of Montour School District, enabled Justin Aglio, Director of Innovation at Montour School District, to attend MACPL from February 29 - March 2, 2016 in Baltimore, MD. MACPL was the premier conference for those transforming education in the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions. Featuring more than 60 sessions focused on personalizing learning for K-12 students, this conference was jointly organized by the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) and the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU). Justin presented the Accelerating Innovation in K-12 session on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
Maker Faire 2016
$5,000 » Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Maker Faire 2016, an event of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, was an annual celebration of maker education featuring hundreds of local and international makers and attracting 10,000 visitors to the Faire on October 14-16. Sprout support enabled members of the Remake Learning Network to exhibit at no charge during the Maker Faire.
Maker Portfolio Workshop Conference Stipend
$900 » Millvale Community Library, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Maker Portfolio Workshop Conference Stipend, a project of Millvale Community Library, enabled Nora Peters, Maker Educator at the Millvale Community Library, to attend the workshop in Palo Alto, CA from February 17-18, 2016. This 2-day hands-on workshop provided educators and practitioners the opportunity to practice techniques for capturing learning through portfolios and to bring lessons learned back to their educational settings. Held in conjunction with the Open Portfolio Project‘s National Working Group meeting, the event also provided the opportunity for practitioners and researchers to gather together to bridge the gap between disciplines, and share needs and resources. Nora attended on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
Maker’s Clubhouse STEAM Events
$3,500 » Bible Center Church, Inc., 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Maker’s Clubhouse STEAM Events, an event series hosted by Bible Center Church, was a series of three events offering STEAM Learning enrichment opportunities to students attending Faison Elementary and young residents of the greater Homewood community. Events took place from January 16, 2017 to April 10, 2017.
Makerspaces & Playces
$2,500 » GTECH Strategies, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Makerspaces & Playces, an event of GTECH, brought together educators and community leaders to engage in maker activities to fabricate elements of youth-designed vacant lot projects that were later installed in community settings in July 2016. The event took place at TechShop on June 22, 2016.
Manchester Growing Together Farm – Health & Wellness Event
$1,050 » Pittsburgh Struggling Students Association, 2016 One Northside project support
Manchester Growing Together Farm – Health & Wellness Event, a project of Pittsburgh Struggling Students Association, was a community self-reliance education program promoting access for all people to healthy food and a healthy lifestyle. From planting to harvesting, food preparation and nutrition, growing healthy food, and building a community, this health and wellness event strived to ensure that Northside residents remain healthy.
MAYA Prenatal Parent Program
$1,050 » MAYA Organization, 2016 One Northside project support
MAYA Prenatal Parent Program, a project of MAYA Organization, expanded the Prenatal Parent Program, which provided free classes to expectant parents and rewarded them with brand new car seats, play yards, wipes, and diapers for their babies. The program’s goal was to promote the health and safety of infants and parents. Class topics included healthy pregnancy, understanding fetal development, childbirth education, breastfeeding, newborn care, car safety, safe sleep, calming a crying infant, parental stress management, preventing child abuse, postpartum wellness, and more.
Meet Your Neighbor Rally
$1,050 » Emmanuel Christian Church, 2016 One Northside project support
Meet Your Neighbor Rally, a project of Emmanuel Christian Church, encouraged Brighton Heights neighbors to meet each other and work together to address the needs of the community. A goal of the project was to strengthen relationships between local churches, community organizations, government officials, and community leaders. In addition to providing information about local services, the Rally promoted Brighton Heights’ strong presence of local resident artists by holding an art show/studio tour.
The Mental Illness Spotlight
$1,000 » New Sun Rising, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
The Mental Illness Spotlight, a project led by Inside Our Minds and fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, fought the stigma of mental illness by featuring the stories of people with various mental health diagnoses on a podcast and at an open mic night. The podcast participants shared their experiences, discussed treatments and symptoms, took listener questions, and debunked stereotypes in order to educate community members about mental illness. The open mic night event gave community members the opportunity to share their experiences with a live audience, having the ability to choose to share their own story or read stories submitted by people who do not want to speak publicly.
Metamorphosis: “She’s Got Her Wings”
$1,050 » Ayeshah Bulls, 2016 One Northside project support
Metamorphosis - “She’s Got Her Wings”, a project of of Ayeshah Bulls, was a performance arts project geared towards creating a space for women of color on the Northside to share their stories of traumatic experiences. Through the project, 5 women worked through a process of group sharing, therapeutic groups, field trips, and guest speakers to reflect on how their individual experiences impacted who they are today. This process helped them to share the resulting art through a performance at Neu Kirche Contemporary Arts Center as a way to encourage and empower women that are silently suffering. Audience members, who included participants of various organizations that serve women who have experienced trauma, offered encouraging feedback and applauded the participants’ inspiring healing process.
Model Schools Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Fox Chapel Area School District, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Model Schools Conference Stipend, a project of Fox Chapel Area School District, enable Megan Cicconi, Director of Instructional & Innovative Leadership at the Fox Chapel Area School District, to attend the annual conference June 27-30, 2016 in Orlando, FL. The Model Schools Conference had over 100 sessions featuring the Nation’s most rapidly improving schools, educational leaders, tools and resources to drive excellence and how-to strategies to improve student learning and engagement. Megan led a session at the Innovation Mash-Up Learn that focused on innovative, future-focused, strategies through a rapid-fire Q&A. She also presented a Birds of a Feather session on the RML Playbook on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
Money Mogul 16!
$1,050 » Quinerly Financial Group, 2016 One Northside project support
Money Mogul 16!, a project of Quinerly Financial Group, established a financial training center with three workshops for small businesses in the community. Financial workshops, group discussions, and engaging panelists gave local businesses an introduction to financial literacy, a network of reliable resources, and ensured that underprivileged residents got the help they needed to start a business. Training sessions featured local professionals who specialize in wealth management, taxes, and business financial management.
Mosaic Mural Welcome to Perry Hilltop and Fineview
$5,000 » Perry Hilltop Citizens Council, 2016 One Northside project support
Mosaic Mural Welcome to Perry Hilltop and Fineview, a project of Perry Hilltop Citizens Council, was the creation of a mosaic mural at the entrance to the Perry Hilltop and Fineview neighborhoods. The mosaic’s design and tiles are created by high school students at The Pittsburgh Project, using historic research and interviews with community members to inform the content of the mural. Additionally, a low maintenance green space surrounding the mosaic mural was installed to complete the new entryway to the neighborhoods.
MozFest 2016 Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Carnegie Mellon University, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
MozFest 2016 Conference Stipend, a project of Carnegie Mellon University, enabled Aparna Wilder, Director of Community Outreach at IRL Labs / SocialVR at Carnegie Mellon University, to attend MozFest from October 28-30, 2016 in London, England. MozFest was Mozilla’s annual, hands-on festival dedicated to forging the future of the open web. Aparna presented on and showcased examples of SocialVR on behalf of the Remake Learning Network, including one made during Rec2Tech Week and one made especially for the Remake Learning Network.
My Brother’s Keeper Community & Stakeholder Planning Process
$25,000 » UrbanKind Institute, 2016 My Brother's Keeper research
My Brother’s Keeper Community & Stakeholder Planning Process, a project of UrbanKind Institute, implemented a comprehensive engagement strategy that gauged what young men of color seek in quality out-of-school time experiences. UrbanKind worked closely with the MBK lead organizations and Sprout to design and facilitate seven community-based planning sessions with local stakeholders from the Pittsburgh region. These sessions identified needs and gaps in out-of-school youth programming; attributes of ideal programmatic activities that achieve MBK’s stated goals; existing resources that could be marshaled for this effort; and, best practices locally or nationally suitable for replication or sharing.
My Brother’s Keeper Project Management
$40,000 » Homewood Children's Village, 2016 My Brother's Keeper project support
My Brother’s Keeper Project Management, a project of Homewood Children’s Village, established Homewood Children’s Village (HCV) as the principal point-of-contact for the MBK initiative in Pittsburgh. Homewood Children’s Village served as the liaison between the coordinator of MBK lead organizations, leadership from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, other community stakeholders, and The Sprout Fund. For this project, Homewood Children’s Village was responsible for meetings, communication, advocacy, and evaluation. Meetings were convened with community stakeholders, partner organizations, funders, and supporters to build communities of practice. Communications strategies sustained and enhanced knowledge sharing, learnings, events, and relevant activities, along with implementation of Trucio.com online technology to display and organize participating organizations. Advocacy efforts strategically built influence resulting in policy change recommendations. Evaluation engaged an interdisciplinary team of evaluators and researchers from the region who supplemented the project management team on each MBK goal subcommittee, with a goal of refining the evaluation plan, determining the data needs, and crafting analysis plans that will build the comprehensive MBK evaluation.
NAESP Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Avonworth School District, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Conference Stipend, a project of Avonworth School District, enabled Scott Miller, Primary Center Principal at Avonworth School District, to attend the NAESP annual conference July 6-8, 2016 in National Harbor, MD. The NAESP Conference shared the building blocks and stepping stones for making schools a successful learning community and a model of excellence. With more than 100 education sessions, attendees reaped the benefits of best practices, success stories, and practical solutions that could be applied school-wide. Scott presented the session Infusing Creativity and Design through Making in Grades K-2 on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
NAF and Cooney Center Summer Institute Conference Delegation
$900 » Pittsburgh Public Schools, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
NAF and Cooney Center Summer Institute Conference Delegation, a project of Pittsburgh Public Schools, enabled Carol Barone-Martin, Executive Director at Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Early Childhood Center, to participate in the New America Foundation and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop Summer Institute: Language Development and Family Engagement in the Digital Age in Washington D.C. on August 2-3, 2016. NAF and the Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop hosted a network building and leadership development institute for community leaders, policymakers, and researchers in the fields of family engagement and early literacy who were interested in new approaches for the Digital Age.
NAF and Cooney Center Summer Institute Conference Delegation
$900 » Fred Rogers Center, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
NAF and Cooney Center Summer Institute Conference Delegation, a project of Fred Rogers Center, enabled Tanya Baronti, Digital Media and Learning Project Manager at Fred Rogers Center, to participate in the New America Foundation and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop Summer Institute: Language Development and Family Engagement in the Digital Age in Washington D.C. on August 2-3, 2016. NAF and the Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop hosted a network building and leadership development institute for community leaders, policymakers, and researchers in the fields of family engagement and early literacy who were interested in new approaches for the Digital Age.
NAF and Cooney Center Summer Institute Conference Delegation
$2,700 » PAEYC, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
NAF and Cooney Center Summer Institute Conference Delegation, a project of PAEYC, enabled Sue Polojac, Co-Director of Quality Initiatives at PAEYC; Shimira K. Williams, Chief Educational Officer at TekStart; and Tiffini Gorman, Early Childhood Manager at the City of Pittsburgh, to participate in the New America Foundation and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop Summer Institute: Language Development and Family Engagement in the Digital Age in Washington D.C. on August 2-3, 2016. NAF and the Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop hosted a network building and leadership development institute for community leaders, policymakers, and researchers in the fields of family engagement and early literacy who were interested in new approaches for the Digital Age.
National Art Education Association National Conference
$1,500 » West Jefferson Hills School District, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
National Art Education Association National Conference, a project of West Jefferson Hills School District, enabled Adam Gebhardt, art teacher and technology educator in West Jefferson Hills School District, to attend the national conference in New York City from March 2-4, 2017. The National Art Education Association National Conference was the largest art education conference in the world. The conference events focused on current trends in art education, policy changes, best practices, adaptations and modifications of teaching to meet the needs of all students, technological advances related to art education, and multiculturalism.
National Summit for Education Equity Conference Stipend
$1,000 » Carnegie Mellon University, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
National Summit for Education Equity Conference Stipend, a project of Carnegie Mellon University, enabled Jessica Kaminsky, CREATE Lab Project Director at Carnegie Mellon University, to attend the 2016 Summit from April 11-13, 2016 in Alexandria, VA. The conference offered workshops and sessions that engageed participants in learning about new research, tools, and strategies for improving policies and practices to close achievement, participation, and interest gaps. Jessica co-presented on Hear Me’s Gender and STEM Campaign on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
North Side National Night Out 2016
$1,050 » Providence Connections, 2016 One Northside project support
North Side National Night Out 2016, a project of Providence Connections, was part of a larger annual national movement that focused on a community-building campaign, promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods, like the North Side, safer and better places to live. The North Side Night out gave residents, community partners, and law enforcement a place to come together to share a meal, listen to music, and enjoy one another’s company, helping to build the relationships needed for strong communication and a strong community.
Northside Family Legacy
$1,050 » North Side Partnership Project, 2016 One Northside project support
Northside Family Legacy, a project of North Side Partnership Project, recognized Northside families for achievement in Academics, Sports, and Performing Arts. The project focused on positive achievements within the community with the aim of encouraging excellence across generations. The community nominated the pilot Legacy family, who then had their achievements showcased at a community dinner.
Northside Toastmasters Capacity Building
$1,050 » Toastmasters International, 2016 One Northside project support
Northside Toastmasters Capacity Building, a project of Toastmasters International, increased neighborhood awareness of, and participation in, the Northside Toastmasters Club. The Toastmasters provided a low-cost, high-quality, self-paced educational program that gave members valuable speaking and leadership experience in a non-threatening and supportive environment.
Northview Heights Summer Nights
$10,000 » Youth Places, 2016 One Northside project support
Northview Heights Summer Nights, a project of Youth Places, partnered with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and the Northview Heights Citizens Council to provide summer recreational activities in the Northview Heights Estates community. The spirit of the community was bolstered through community events that brought together families, friends, and neighbors to enjoy movies, refreshments, and camaraderie. Additionally, Science on the Road demonstrations were held to engage youth through interactive exhibits that cultivated learning during the summer months.
Northview Heights Women’s Writers Group
$5,000 » Neu Kirche Contemporary Art Center, 2016 One Northside project support
Northview Heights Women’s Writers Group, a project of Neu Kirche Contemporary Art Center, expanded the creative writing/performance program for women in Northview Heights. The program focused on female empowerment and self-expression, building upon the momentum from the pilot year in order to introduce the participants to new audiences while also expanding project collaborations throughout the Northside.
NSR Fiscal Sponsorship Partnership
$4,500 » New Sun Rising, 2016 Seed Award project support
Through a partnership with The Sprout Fund, New Sun Rising (NSR) offered fiscal sponsorship services to independent project managers who had been awarded $1,000 One Northside Neighbor-to-Neighbor grants or $1,000 Grand Ideas grants at no additional cost to the Sprout project manager. New Sun Rising enhanced the traditional fiscal sponsorship model, including the benefits of 501(c)(3) status, by offering the resources and services of NSR’s MODE program to fiscally sponsored projects. NSR offered mentoring programs, workshops, assistance with nonprofit organizational development, grant applications, strategic networking, consideration of funding options, advocacy for the project, and logistical resources and support.
NSTA Conference Stipend
$1,000 » Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
NSTA Conference Stipend, a project of Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, enabled Rebecca Grabman, MAKESHOP Manager at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s MAKESHOP, to attend the National Science Teachers Association annual conference March 31 - April 2, 2016 in Nashville, TN. NSTA conferences offered the latest in science content, teaching strategy, and research to enhance and expand professional growth. The NSTA gathering in Nashville served as a national conference with attendees from across the country. Rebecca presented on a panel that addressed the role of failure and tinkering as it relates to science learning on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
NTOSAKE Leadership Training
$1,050 » Bidwell Street United Presbyterian Church, 2016 One Northside project support
NTOSAKE Leadership Training, a project of Bidwell Street United Presbyterian Church, was a leadership training for women to build capacity for organizing community activities in Perry North, Manchester, and Chateau. The Ntosake development program empowered participating women to develop leadership skills, confidence, and life direction to benefit the Northside.
Observatory Hill’s Bonvue Hops Yard
$5,000 » Observatory Hill Inc., 2016 One Northside project support
Observatory Hill’s Bonvue Hops Yard, a project of Observatory Hill Inc., used two vacant lots on Bonvue Street in Observatory Hill to produce hops to sell to Northside breweries. Neighborhood volunteers helped with planting, maintenance, and harvesting activities, which were overseen by Barley and Bines. The project also worked with Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority to integrate storm water management to help irrigate the hops and address the sewer overflow issues in the neighborhood.
On The Ground 2016 One Northside Delegation
$4,000 » Grassroots Grantmakers, 2016 One Northside project support
On The Ground 2016 One Northside Delegation, a project of Grassroots Grantmakers, enabled Northside residents to attend the conference in Baltimore from October 5 – 8, 2016. On the Ground was designed for funders and others who are working to help resource the work of everyday people and the groups that they form for mutual aid and collective action. The Sprout Fund in partnership with One Northside and the Buhl Foundation brought a delegation of 10 One Northside project leaders and staff members to Baltimore in 2016 for deeper learning, networking, and peer exchange.
One Northside Community Schools Intern
$1,500 » Selena Marshall, 2016 One Northside project support
One Northside Community Schools Intern, a project led by Selena Marshall, was a research project to examine the impact of the Full Service/Community Schools initiative and how it differs from the formal school structure as a part of the One Northside initiative. Research has shown that the Full Service/Community School model can impact the child, family, and community in various aspects. This model can be tailored to meet the needs of the community.
Our Path Unveiling Event
$1,000 » Allegheny Land Trust, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Our Path Unveiling Event, a project of Allegheny Land Trust, was a community event to celebrate the installation of Allegheny Land Trust’s first nature-inspired sculpture built by Jim West. Attendees took a 1-mile oral history hiking tour around the island in the middle of the Allegheny River where the sculpture was installed to learn about past island uses and current conservation efforts. The project worked to inspire visitors to build a community that valued the protection and responsible use of green spaces while also offering a new lens for the community to see the possibilities of collaborations in the world of conservation.
The Our Rhythm Panel Series
$1,000 » Global Posse Productions Inc., 2016 Grand Ideas project support
The Our Rhythm Panel Series, a project of Global Posse Productions Inc., was a panel series around the topics of social change through music, culture, and race. Reflecting on the documentary being created, the panel discussions looked at how music plays a role in breaking barriers of personal, interpersonal, and cross-cultural fears and prejudice. The events provided a safe space for respectful interaction among a diverse group of individuals who could contribute to the ongoing conversations on how to unite humanity through culture and music.
Outdoor Movies in Manchester
$1,050 » Manchester Citizens Corporation, 2016 One Northside project support
Outdoor Movies in Manchester, a project of Manchester Citizens Corporation, provided a fun recreational summer activity. Family-friendly movies were shown outdoors in the local community field, bringing together residents for relaxation and fellowship. Additionally, Manchester Citizens Corporation made volunteer sign-up sheets and information about community meetings and events available during movie showings, to encourage residents to become more involved in their community.
Outside Café Space
$1,050 » The Kitchen of Grace, 2016 One Northside project support
Outside Café Space, a project of The Kitchen of Grace, utilized volunteers from Bidwell Street United Presbyterian Church to clean up and then landscape the area outside of Café on the Corner. Updates to the space included mowing the grass, clearing out overgrown trees and brush, planting new flowerbeds, and repainting the fence. A community BBQ was used to thank the volunteers and celebrate their accomplishments.
Pantry Produce Tent
$5,000 » Northside Common Ministries, 2016 One Northside project support
Pantry Produce Tent, a project of Northside Common Ministries, was a tented structure used to distribute fresh produce. The tent was built at Northside Common Ministries so that it could be available on a year-round basis, serving as a distribution site for Farm CSA programs and free produce for Northside residents. It was staffed by volunteers as a way to build a stronger community and create interaction between residents that typically would not connect on a regular basis. The tent additionally served as a host site for community outreach events.
PBL World Conference Stipend
$1,425 » Pittsburgh Public Schools, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Project Based Learning World Conference Stipend, a project of Pittsburgh Public Schools, enabled Nicole Findon, Lead STEAM Teacher at Pittsburgh Public Schools, to attend PBL World from June 13-16, 2016 in Napa Valley, CA. PBL World featured Buck Institute for Education’s Gold Standard PBL 101 Workshop, which provided participants with the skills and knowledge needed to design, assess, and manage a rigorous, relevant, and standards-based project. Nicole used the techniques from the conference to train educators in the Remake Learning Network and support the Pittsburgh Public Schools STEAM Academies.
Performance Art Festival 2016
$1,000 » Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, 2016 Sprout Sponsorship sponsorship
Performance Art Festival 2016, an event hosted by Bunker Projects, was a component of the Three Rivers Arts Festival that brought local, national, and international performance to Pittsburgh, premiering 20 works over two days at Space Gallery in downtown Pittsburgh June 10-11, 2016.
Petticoat Rule
$1,000 » New Sun Rising, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Petticoat Rule, a project led by Erika Laing and fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, was a podcast that focused on females involved in music in the Pittsburgh region. The podcast featured dialogue and content concentrating on the dynamics of the creative process and habits for successful productivity. While the guests were all be female, the bulk of the content was intentionally gender-bias free, speaking to topics that affect any person working or seeking work in music.
Pillow Pa’s (and Ma’s)
$500 » Ellen Zissis, 2016 Change Machine project support
Pillow Pa’s (and Ma’s), a project of 14-year old Tanner Zissis, created photo pillows for the children of deployed soldiers with the help of the Three Rivers Bridges Kids Club. The pillows provided a measure of comfort for the children while their parent was away.
Pittsburgh Climate Change Crankie
$1,000 » New Sun Rising, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Pittsburgh Climate Change Crankie, a project from Independent Project Manager Katy DeMent and fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, was a manually powered paper panoramic illustration that told the story of Pittsburgh’s environmental evolution. The crankie showed man’s impact on Pittsburgh’s environment through the history of one small house over time followed by illustrations of how we can make choices to mitigate the effects of climate change in the community. This project bridged to conversations about Pittsburgh’s industrial history, its environmental legacy, and the community’s role in making improvements for the future through performances accompanied by hands-on art activities for all ages.
The Pittsburgh Project / Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Makerspace Design Collaboration
$10,000 » The Pittsburgh Project, 2016 Remake Learning project support
The Pittsburgh Project / Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Makerspace Design Collaboration, a project of The Pittsburgh Project, included the development and training needed to implement a makerspace at The Pittsburgh Project. The makerspace was initially intended for students in grades 3-5 during after-school and summer day camp programming as well as to train the staff in best practices for facilitating the makerspace. The partnership with the Children’s Museum provided consulting services for designing the makerspace along with professional development for staff, including the makerspace facilitator and the Elementary Coordinator, who observed and worked along MAKESHOP teaching artists as a form of hands-on training at the Children’s Museum.
Pittsburgh VegFest 2016
$1,050 » Justice for Animals, 2016 One Northside project support
Pittsburgh VegFest 2016, a project of Justice for Animals, brought together animal welfare organizations, small business food vendors, and green living sustainability aspects from across Pittsburgh. The event featured live music, activities for children, and cooking demonstrations along with speakers presenting on animal welfare and food waste.
Pittsburgh Women MAKE it.
$1,000 » New Sun Rising, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Pittsburgh Women MAKE it., a project led by Rachel Saul Rearick and fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, highlighted women makers and artists, sharing their work and stories through a blog and printed publication. The 12 featured women came from a variety of artistic backgrounds and were selected by community voting. A social mixer additionally served as a way for the participants to meet each other along with other people connected to the local arts industry.
Pittsburgh Youth Media 2016
$5,000 » SLB Radio Productions, Inc., 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Pittsburgh Youth Media 2016, a program of SLB Radio, recruited, trained, assigned, and paid high school students to create and publish stories from June 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016. Youth reporters covered youth-based events and activities, news stories, special events, and self-directed topics pitched by students.
Play4Purpose Northview Heights
$1,050 » Cameroon Football Development Program, 2016 One Northside project support
Play4Purpose - Northview Heights, a project of Cameroon Football Development Program, was a series of bi-weekly summer soccer sessions for Northside youth ages 10-20. The sessions were led by the Young Boys FC, a Northview Heights based soccer club comprised of African refugee young adults, as well as from local partners such as Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community, CameroonFDP, and Bridging the Gaps Fellows. The project created a safe place where people of different backgrounds and cultures could put their differences aside by coming together through a game of soccer without having to worry about finding a place to play or buying equipment.
Post-Secondary Readiness Pathway
$31,000 » Homewood Children's Village, 2016 City of Learning project support
Post-Secondary Readiness Pathway, a project of Homewood Children’s Village, laid out a clear route toward college or other post-secondary placement. The project not only helped students understand graduation requirements but also guided them in meeting these requirements by measuring academic performance and attendance, completing community service, and exposing the students to different colleges and careers via field trips. The resulting Post-Secondary Readiness Badge helped youth to easily convey the experiences they had undertaken in preparation for their post-secondary endeavors.
Preservation Podcasts
$10,000 » Young Preservationists Association, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Preservation Podcasts, a project of Young Preservationists Association, were walking tour podcasts that highlighted high school students’ knowledge of the Northside of Pittsburgh. The project connected history with technology as students gained first-hand experience working with professional recording equipment while telling the story of their neighborhood from their own perspective. The resulting podcasts additionally served as a way to promote the history of the Northside to the general public in an accessible way.
PROYECTO ALCANCE!
$1,050 » New Sun Rising, 2016 One Northside project support
PROYECTO ALCANCE!, a project of New Sun Rising, was an outreach and support network for Latino families to improve access to engagement and services where language is a barrier to participation. The project helped Latino families on the Northside sign up for after school programs and parent engagement opportunities, gain access job applications, and find housing through Spanish-English interpretation and translation services.
Puppets at the Party
$1,050 » Cheryl Capezzuti, 2016 One Northside project support
Puppets at the Party, a project of Cheryl Capezzuti, provided puppet entertainment at Northside neighborhood events. The project also staged surprise “puppet parades” in Northside neighborhoods that have never hosted the puppets for their neighborhood events.
Queer Caribbean Literature Series
$1,000 » New Sun Rising, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Queer Caribbean Literature Series, a project from The Black Unicorn Library and Archives and fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, was a series of outreach events related to a six-month installation of the Black Unicorn Library and Archives Project in Allentown. The literature series promoted reading and literacy as a pathway for LGBTQ women of color to connect and become empowered in a safe space. The collection also facilitated scholarly inquiry and public understanding of the black and LGBTQ communities.
Rec2Tech Robotics
$8,000 » Assemble, 2016 Rec2Tech project support
Rec2Tech - Robotics, a project of Assemble, partnered with local experts from the YMCA programs to lead a student exploration of identity as to identify one’s self, one’s space, and one’s community. This ultimately led to the definition of a space for creativity within the Ormsby Recreation Center on the South Side. Students developed traditional art making and computer programing skills to start to overcome challenges they faced, such as overcoming physical and socio-economic barriers. The project was a tangible interactive exhibit and learning experience all in one.
Recipes for Success for Hungry Minds
$1,050 » Pittsburgh Struggling Students Association, 2016 One Northside project support
Recipes for Success for Hungry Minds, a project of Pittsburgh Struggling Students Association, improved math skills and parent involvement for students who were performing poorly in school. The project added a “who ate my math homework” cooking component to the Math Doctors class for 3rd grade students at Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 where students received the book Recipes for Hungry Minds and made recipes on a bi-weekly basis as a way to incorporate family involvement into their learning. There were additionally monthly engagements for the students and their families and supporters.
Recyclable Recreation
$500 » Shaler Area School District, 2016 Change Machine project support
Recyclable Recreation, a project of 14-year old Olivia DiBon, taught youth to identify recyclable materials and use their imagination to encourage recycling in a positive manner. The project hosted workshops to create things from recycled materials, such as jewelry, an outdoor sculpture, origami, props, and sports games.
The Relief TV Talk Show
$1,000 » P.A.C.T. Initiative, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
The Relief TV Talk Show, a project of P.A.C.T. Initiative, was a community talk show featuring guests who had lost people to violence. As a way to help other people suffering, the show looked at different ways to cope with loss by talking to people who have had to go through the grief process themselves. The show served as a way to build a community of support while also addressing the issue of violence in the Pittsburgh community.
reMAKE Education Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Elizabeth Forward School District, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
reMAKE Education Conference Stipend, a project of Elizabeth Forward School District, enabled Todd Keruskin, Assistant Superintendent for Elizabeth Forward School District, to attend the Summit August 3-5, 2016 in Santa Rosa, CA. The reMAKE Education Summit emphasized the many ways educators and communities were harnessing the energy of the maker movement to inspire learning and student exploration across multiple subjects at all grade levels. Summit workshops, panel discussions, and keynote addresses were given by industry leaders from across the country who were igniting student interest, actively engaging students in their learning, and developing the next wave of innovators through maker education. Todd presented on the work of the Pittsburgh FAB Institute and Elizabeth Forward’s K-12 Digital Fabrication Curriculum on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
reMAKE Education Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Quaker Valley School District, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
reMAKE Education Conference Stipend, a project of Quaker Valley School District, enabled Jeff Evancho, Project Zero Programming Specialist for Quaker Valley School District, to attend the Summit August 3-5, 2016 in Santa Rosa, CA. The reMAKE Education Summit emphasized the many ways educators and communities were harnessing the energy of the maker movement to inspire learning and student exploration across multiple subjects at all grade levels. Summit workshops, panel discussions, and keynote addresses were given by industry leaders from across the country who were igniting student interest, actively engaging students in their learning, and developing the next wave of innovators through maker education.
Remake Learning Days 2016 Sponsorships
$14,000 via 17 grants, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Remake Learning Days, May 9-15, 2016, was a weeklong celebration of activities and events showcasing everything that made the Pittsburgh region a recognized national leader in innovative teaching and learning. It focused on giving everyone the opportunity to experience the future of learning, right here in the Pittsburgh region. Members of the Remake Learning Network created future-ready, hands-on, relevant and engaging educational experiences for kids and their families, caregivers and educators in greater Pittsburgh, West Virginia, and beyond. Over 150 events at schools, museums, libraries, afterschool centers, universities, media centers, tech startups, and more, were free and open for the public to explore.
Remake Learning Troupe 2016
$5,000 » Assemble, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Remake Learning Troupe 2016, a project of Assemble, was a team of educators, artists, and mentors who provided interactive, hands-on creative learning activities during a public showcase of the Remake Learning Network at Point State Park during the Three Rivers Arts Festival June 3-5 and 10-12, 2016.
Re:New Festival
$2,500 » Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Re:New Festival, an event of Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, was a new initiative to engage families, cultural tourists, art lovers, and the public in an array of programs relating to the arts and sustainability. Sprout support enabled educators and students at several Pittsburgh Public Schools, Propel, and Environmental Charter School to engage with visiting artists, showcase at Pittsburgh Public Schools, and take field trips to the festival.
Rox Performance Instrument Rental Program
$1,050 » Northside Leadership Conference, 2016 One Northside project support
Rox Performance Instrument Rental Program, a project of Northside Leadership Conference, was a free music instruction program for Northside youth. Rox Performance additionally provided instruments to use during the lessons and performances, which took place on Saturdays at the Allegheny Elk’s Lodge.
SAFE to LEARN: A Community Partnership for Quality Classroom Environments
$5,000 » His Place Community Center, 2016 One Northside project support
SAFE to LEARN: A Community Partnership for Quality Classroom Environments, a project of His Place Community Center, addressed the Adverse Childhood Experiences of physical and emotional abuse in the form of bullying at Spring Hill Elementary. The project implemented weekly bullying prevention workshops with the entire student body and staff. The project additionally engaged the Spring Hill community through pledge forms, community rallies, and window decals with the shared vision of the project.
School Garden
$500 » Angels' Place, Inc., 2016 Change Machine project support
School Garden, a project of 4-year old Eli Hamann, planted a garden at Angels’ Place day care center. Eli’s teacher purchased the plants and flowers and the children helped to plant the garden in late spring. They used the produce to cook with and make things such as lotion. They made a video to share on Facebook and sent letters to their friends at other Angels’ Place locations to share their project activities.
SciTech’s Outdoor Learning Environment
$3,000 » Pittsburgh Public Schools, 2016 Remake Learning project support
SciTech’s Outdoor Learning Environment, a project of Pittsburgh Public Schools, used designs by Pittsburgh SciTech students to transform a patio space into an outdoor learning environment. The outdoor space aided in covering topics such as urban gardening, weather-related, sustainability, and nutrition. The middle school students that created the space served both as students in the space as well as teachers for pre-school aged students.
Seeing Duquesne Through a Different Lens
$5,000 » Duquesne City School District, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Seeing Duquesne Through a Different Lens, a project of Duquesne City School District, fostered STEAM knowledge through inquiry-based learning using Google Expedition Kits. Grade level teachers and instructional coaches in the PreK-6 building collaborated to design project-based learning opportunities using the Google Kits. Lessons were designed with a technology and maker focus, with professional development workshops provided through the Center for Creativity and Common Sense Media. Through the STEAM Lending Library, they were also able to borrow other virtual reality equipment to compliment the Google Kits.
Shelter My Paws
$500 » Christopher Hart, 2016 Change Machine project support
Shelter My Paws, a project of 13-year old Abigail Hart, encouraged people to foster cats from local animal shelters in order to lower the number of cats that are euthanized. Abigail created and distributed a 3-fold brochure, with information on fostering cats, recommended products, and advice/FAQs, focusing her efforts on places people often go when considering fostering or adopting a pet.
SIGDIAL and IVA 2016 Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Carnegie Mellon University, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
SIGDIAL and IVA 2016 Conference Stipend, a project of Carnegie Mellon University, enabled Tanmay Sinha, PhD Student and Graduate Research Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University, to attend the 17th Annual SIGDIAL Meeting on Discourse and Dialogue from September 13-15, 2016 and the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Agents (IVA) from September 20-23, 2016 in Playa Vista, CA. SIGDIAL 2016 provided a regular forum for the presentation of cutting edge research in discourse and dialogue while IVA 2016 was a scientific forum for presenting research on modeling, developing and evaluating intelligent virtual agents with a focus on communicative abilities and social behavior. Tanmay presented at both conferences on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
Sisters e S.T.E.A.M. Biology
$8,000 » Duquesne University, 2016 Rec2Tech project support
Sisters e S.T.E.A.M. Biology, a project of Duquesne University, promoted the empowerment of youth through inquiry-based, hands-on science learning that incorporated real world applications. The Rec2Tech Demo week activities introduced youth to the world of Biology and the importance of loving themselves from the inside out. The project’s space transformation involved a lab space that was color coded to mimic the heart, with inquiry-based instruction happening simultaneously in a deoxygenated path and an oxygenated path that each student experienced daily.
Sleepless in Pittsburgh
$500 » Maria Searcy, 2016 Change Machine project support
Sleepless in Pittsburgh, a project of 18-year old and 17-year old Brett and Chandler Searcy, raised awareness about the ill-effects of early start times in Pittsburgh Public Schools. The sisters held a community event that featured a round-table discussion with doctors, parents, and students. There were also resources for attendees to take home that promoted health and well-being in teens.
SNAP Behavior Intervention in Morrow Elementary School, Brighton Heights
$1,050 » Holy Family Institute, 2016 One Northside project support
SNAP Behavior Intervention in Morrow Elementary School, a project of Holy Family Institute, brought awareness to parents about the benefits of the incoming SNAP program at John Morrow Elementary. SNAP was an evidence-based program that taught children to use coping skills to avoid trouble and control their behavior. Events such as luncheons, parent meet and greets, and parent-teacher nights were used to provide information about the program coming into the school, parents’ role, and how to make additional referrals throughout the Northside community.
Sons & Daughters of Sons & Daughters
$1,050 » Lamb of God Lion of Judah Ministries, 2016 One Northside project support
Sons & Daughters of Sons & Daughters, a project of Lamb of God Lion of Judah Ministries, was a citizen-led effort to provide basic needs for neighbors, such as food, school supplies, and clothing. Debra began helping her neighbors by using her own already scarce resources. The project enabled the expansion her giving and actions for change in partnership with One Northside.
S.O.S.&D.
$1,050 » Infinite Lifestyle Solutions, 2016 One Northside project support
Cecilia Ware’s quality of education project for the Central Northside educates and provides resources for families that have been traumatized by violent crime. The project events will provide people with an opportunity to speak about their experiences in addition to being connected with counseling services and hearing from speakers.
Spring Hill First Month Festival
$1,050 » His Place Community Center, 2016 One Northside project support
Spring Hill First Month Festival, a project of His Place Community Center, was a back-to-school festival at PPS Spring Hill K-5 for families, students, teachers, and staff to build strong relationships at the start of the school year. The festival featured enrichment activity previews, healthy student habit support, food, and an overall celebration of community – school relations in Spring Hill.
Statewide Land Bank Summit Stipend
$500 » Northside Leadership Conference, 2016 One Northside conference stipend
Statewide Land Bank Summit Stipend, a project of Northside Leadership Conference, enabled Zeba Ahmed, Vacant Structures Coordinator at Northside Leadership Conference to attend the third annual Summit. The Summit was hosted by the Housing Alliance of PA, the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Westmoreland County Land Bank. The conference enabled participants to network with peers, share information, learn about PA Land Bank successes, and receive two newly-released Blight Planning and Land Bank publications. Zeba’s participation in this summit helped the One Northside Vacant Structures Action Team prepare for the upcoming Pittsburgh Land Bank.
STEAM-abration
$2,500 » Urban Innovation 21, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
STEAM-abration, an event hosted by Citizen Science Lab at Urban Innovation 21, was a three-day community engagement event celebrating STEAM learning and generating interest in STEAM learning through fun, hands-on exhibits. The event occurred on August 20, 2016 at the Energy Innovation Center and attracted approximately 1,000 participants.
STEAM in the Valley
$1,000 » California University of Pennsylvania, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
STEAM in the Valley, an event hosted by California University of PA, was the first teacher education conference at Cal-U. The event focused on engaging University faculty, students, and community members in STEAM learning practices in classrooms, schools, and districts. Approximately 150 attendees attended on March 18, 2016.
STEMcon Conference Stipend
$1,000 » Blue Marble Space, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
STEMcon Conference Stipend, a project of Blue Marble Space, enabled Amanda Joy, Co-founder and Director of Education at The Wrinkled Brain Project, to attend the 3rd Annual STEM Conference on April 8, 2016 in Cleveland, OH. STEMcon enabled STEM educators from across the country to draw upon established best practices and the latest lessons learned from experts in implementing and carrying out successful STEM programs in K-12 schools across the nation. Attendees left with a toolkit full of new and tested strategies for offering better and more innovative STEM education in their own schools. Amanda presented on The Wrinkled Brain Project’s work in partnership with ASSET that was supported through the Ed-Tech Refinery on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
Steps in Motion: A Northside Animation
$1,050 » Catherine Drabkin, 2016 One Northside project support
Steps in Motion: A Northside Animation, a project led by Catherine Drabkin, highlighted a neglected urban green space that connected Central Northside and Perry Hilltop. Members of the community joined together to clean up and paint the Arch Street Extension steps. The project activities were then used as the focus of a short stop frame animation of the green way that encouraged the community to work together to beautify their surroundings and improve quality of life across the Northside.
Summer Youth Programming Survey
$12,650 » Carnegie Mellon University, 2016 Remake Learning research
Summer Youth Programming Survey, a research project of Carnegie Mellon University, gained insight on student demographics and participation data as well as interest, agency, and pathway indicators in summer programs at 16 Remake Learning Network sites during the summer of 2016. The project sought to understand the geographic reach and socio-economic makeup of these programs, as well as document youth interests in science, art, and technology, query their perceived agency and competency beliefs during program experiences, and ascertain whether youth felt they had opportunities to engage in creative, production-oriented activities.
SXSWedu 2016 Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Lisa Palmieri, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
SXSWedu 2016 Conference Stipend enabled Lisa Palmieri to attend SXSWedu from March 7-10, 2016 in Austin, TX. The SXSWedu Conference & Festival fostered innovation in learning by hosting a diverse and energetic community of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds in education. The four-day event gave registrants open access to engaging sessions, interactive workshops, hands on learning experiences, film screenings, early stage startups and a host of networking opportunities in order to promote creativity and social change. Lisa presented on the panel Culture by Design on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
SXSWedu 2016 Conference Stipend
$1,300 » Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
SXSWedu 2016 Conference Stipend, a project of Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, enabled Teresa DeFlitch, Learning Strategist at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, to attend SXSWedu from March 7-10, 2016 in Austin, TX. The SXSWedu Conference & Festival fostered innovation in learning by hosting a diverse and energetic community of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds in education. The four-day event gave registrants open access to engaging sessions, interactive workshops, hands on learning experiences, film screenings, early stage startups and a host of networking opportunities in order to promote creativity and social change. Teresa presented on the panel Leveling the Maker Playing Field on behalf of the Remake Learning Network.
Teach to Lead Summit Conference Stipend
$1,200 » Environmental Charter School, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Teach to Lead Summit Conference Stipend, a project of Environmental Charter School, enabled Ashley Capps, Nicholas Tutolo, Michelle King, and Nick Kaczmarek from Environmental Charter School to attend the 2016 Summit on April 22-24, 2016 in New Orleans, LA. During the summit the team worked alongside other teacher leaders from across the country to share ideas, identify best practices, and learn from educators that had successfully implemented teacher leadership projects. The Environmental Charter School team worked on developing a teacher leadership program that fostered self-awareness, empathy, and systems thinking.
Tech Solutions for Greener Living
$8,000 » TechShop Pittsburgh, 2016 Rec2Tech project support
Tech Solutions for Greener Living, a project of TechShop Pittsburgh, promoted community health through maker-based learning during Rec2Tech Demo Week. Using creative design and engineering techniques, students tackled hands-on challenges geared toward gardening in urban spaces while collaborating on versatile projects that accommodate various ages and skill levels. Students identified issues of city living, then brainstormed, prototyped, and created solutions to problems of urban communities—such as air quality and food deserts—while beautifying the spaces they loved. The project’s space transformation involved creating workstations, group work space, two project hubs, a lounge area/conference space, and a Research and Design Hub.
Thankful Little Elves Holiday Gift Shoppe
$1,050 » Providence Connections, 2016 One Northside project support
Thankful Little Elves Holiday Gift Shoppe, a project of Providence Connections, taught children the art of thankfulness while also exploring beginning math skills at Providence Family Support’s annual holiday brunch. During the event, children gained better knowledge on how to use money and make change by using play money to buy small gifts for people that were important to them. They then wrote thank you notes to go along with the gifts.
The Three Day Blow
$1,000 » City of Asylum, 2016 Sprout Sponsorship sponsorship
The Three Day Blow, an event of City of Asylum, was a celebration of food, cooking, and cultural exchange occurring August 25-27, 2016 at multiple venues across Pittsburgh and featuring keynote sessions with nationally renowned chefs Bryant Terry and Michael Solomonov. Sprout sponsorship focused on a session about Rust Belt cuisine featuring local chefs and food writers.
ToolKeeper Neighbors
$1,050 » Church of Our Saviour, 2016 One Northside project support
ToolKeeper Neighbors, a project of UM Church of Our Savior, worked to create and circulate six bike repair kits throughout the Northview Heights community. The kits were distributed to ToolKeeper Neighbors – an individual or family willing to help neighborhood children fix bikes with an emphasis on helping the children learn how to do it themselves. Children in the community that needed bicycle repairs could then be directed to the ToolKeeper Neighbors, where they could borrow repair tools, get assistance, and contribute their assistance to help others. This approach provided flexibility according to the schedules and needs of the local youth while also providing adults and children with a sense that they are contributing to their diverse community.
Transforming the Classroom Environment through Community Connections
$10,000 » Pittsburgh Public Schools, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Transforming the Classroom Environment through Community Connections, a project of Pittsburgh Public Schools, engaged 9th grade students at Carrick High School as scientists by working in the community to study the local ecology and learn about the environment in ways that traditional classrooms could not provide. By utilizing the expertise of community partners, the project deepened students’ understanding of ecology and evolution to help make connections to other important biological concepts. This pilot project was additionally used to determine how to assist 9th grade teachers throughout the district in effectively utilizing community resources in their classrooms.
TreeVitalize Pittsburgh, Manchester Neighborhood Street Trees
$10,000 » Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, 2016 One Northside project support
TreeVitalize Pittsburgh, Manchester Neighborhood Street Trees, improved the Quality of Place on Pittsburgh’s Northside through cleaner air and water by planting new trees throughout Manchester. The trees worked to trap and absorb air pollutants and storm water while additionally providing improved habitats for wildlife. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and Tree Pittsburgh assisted Manchester residents with ongoing tree care.
TRETC 2016
$2,500 » Pittsburgh Technology Council, 2016 Remake Learning sponsorship
Three Rivers Education Technology Conference (TRETC) 2016, an event of Pittsburgh Technology Council, was an annual gathering of educators and school administrators together with education technology vendors and startups seeking to exchange information and establish new partnerships. The event also featured a dedicated exhibit area for the Remake Learning Network. TRETC 2016 took place November 7-8, 2016 at Montour High School.
Venture Out NYC Conference Stipend
$1,500 » Zulama LLC, 2016 Remake Learning conference stipend
Venture Out NYC Conference Stipend, a project of Zulama LLC, enabled Nikki Navta, CEO at Zulama, to participate in Venture Out NYC on behalf of the Remake Learning Network. The first day of the conference was an Ed-Tech startup bootcamp, featuring sessions presented by top experts and entrepreneurs. The next three days were spent making connections with NYC investors at their offices and networking events, including a Pitch Night, before the conference culminated with one-on-one meetings, interviews, feedback, and potential investment opportunities.
Walk on By
$1,000 » Northside Common Ministries, 2016 Grand Ideas project support
Walk on By, a project of Northside Common Ministries, was an art exhibit featuring work by local artists around the issue of homelessness in Pittsburgh. The exhibit’s goal was to make people more comfortable with interacting with the homeless, helping them recognize the “humanity” of those who beg on the street. The exhibit featured homelessness from different perspectives, such as what it is like for people in the LGBTQ community to utilize shelter services, work made by homeless artists, and an opportunity for people to see what normal interaction with the public is like from the view of the homeless person.
When I Grow Up Summit
$1,050 » Propel Schools Foundation, 2016 One Northside project support
When I Grow Up Summit, a project of Propel Schools Foundation, recognized Kindergarten student achievement at Propel Northside through a culminating career research project and graduation ceremony around the topic ‘When I Grow Up.’ Throughout the month of June community members were invited into the Kindergarten classroom at Propel Northside to share information about their careers and answer questions. At the graduation event students showcased their final projects, modeled career outfits, and were given educational materials to help improve summer learning retention.
The Wise Ones / Community Holiday Play
$1,050 » Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, 2016 One Northside project support
The Wise Ones / Community Holiday Play, a project of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, was a holiday production at the New Hazlett Theater featuring local amateur and professional talent. This production gave local youth a chance to be involved in a professional production, learning things such as the importance of ticket sales and how to write grants. The event also provided a low-cost entertainment option for low- to moderate-income residents, with scholarship tickets given to youth groups.
Women Writers of Northview Heights Documentary
$1,050 » Brenda Boboige, 2016 One Northside project support
Women Writers of Northview Heights Documentary, a project led by Hudson Rush, was the production of a documentary on the Women Writers of Northview Heights. The documentary heightened awareness of the program, promoting positive happenings in the Northview Heights area and welcoming others to see and hear about the women writers’ continued artistic endeavors.
WON: Women of the Northside Learning Marketplace Creativity Hubs
$1,050 » Levels Creative Empowerment and Consulting Group, 2016 One Northside project support
WON: Women of the Northside Learning Marketplace Creativity Hubs, a project of Levels Creative Empowerment and Consulting Group, promoted intentional, external change within self, professional work, and community via innovative Learning Marketplace Creativity Hubs. WON’s Learning Marketplace Creativity Hubs were designed to foster and support creativity, guide women to achievable goals, provide shared resources within community, networking and collaboration.
Young Conservationist Connected Learning Pathway
$41,000, 2016 City of Learning project support
Young Conservationist Connected Learning Pathway, a project of the Student Conservation Association, GTECH Strategies, Venture Outdoors, and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, combined youth offerings from each of the partner organizations to bring different lenses to outdoor learning. Completion of the playlist unlocked several paid and unpaid summer opportunities with all four partner organizations along with the Young Conservationist Badge. Youth who earned the Young Conservationist badge as well as the Conservation Leadership Corps XP unlocked a scholarship to be on an Student Conservation Association National Summer Crew.
Youth Collaboration
$1,050 » Brightwood Civic Group, 2016 One Northside project support
Youth Collaboration, a project of Brightwood Civic Group, continued and expanded a violence prevention program for youth in Marshall-Shadeland. Through the program, youth discussed topics such as poverty, food deserts, resource scarcity, and divestment in order to help them understand the root causes of issues in the community so that they could be empowered to work toward a better vision for the future.
Youth Invested in Music
$1,050 » Allegheny Youth Development, 2016 One Northside project support
Youth Invested in Music, a project of Allegheny Youth Development, provided youth at Jefferson Recreation Center an opportunity to engage with music production in a studio setting. Participating youth learned about financial literacy by managing a simulated record contract and experienced writing and recording their own original music. The project additionally worked to support positive behavior among youth in the Northside in an out of school setting.
Youth Leading Change
$21,000 » Duquesne University, 2016 City of Learning project support
Youth Leading Change, a project of Duquesne University in partnership with Sisters eS.T.E.A.M., Gwen’s Girls, Amil Cook, and Power(ed) by Grace, highlighted the variety of ways that digital media could be used to connect and expand the knowledge of youth. The playlist additionally helped youth understand the collective impact of media making and storytelling, enabling them to use the same tools as a platform for change.
Youth Speakers for Change
$500 » Placida Fernando, 2016 Change Machine project support
Youth Speakers for Change, a project of 15-year old Adelle Fernando, supported middle school students in Pittsburgh in becoming comfortable with public speaking by reinstating the Gallant Gaveliers Gavel Club under Toastmasters International. The project helped expand the club to reach youth in Pittsburgh who had not been involved in the past.
Zelda Pito Emerging Artist Fellowship
$10,000 » Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, 2016 Remake Learning project support
Zelda Pito Emerging Artist Fellowship, a project of Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, was a three-week summer intensive designed to provide Pittsburgh Public High School students with a post-high school preparatory learning experience. The fellowship focused on interdisciplinary arts, liberation (individual freedom), and critical thinking in a student-centered environment that emphasized community, collaboration, and creativity. An ensemble of professional artists and creative leaders facilitated workshops and seminars for ZPEAF participants along the Penn Ave Corridor as students worked to develop professional art portfolios and produce a culminating public showcase.
SocialVR Workshop
$2,350 » IRL Labs LLC, 2016 Rec2Tech project support
SocialVR Workshop, a project of IRL Labs LLC, was a workshop that took place during Rec2Tech Demo Week. The workshop captured 360 images and video, explored virtual reality storytelling, and created an immersive experience using SocialVR. Social VR is a browser-based interactive design tool that allows non-technical users ages 8+ to create personalized virtual reality experiences.