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Spring Updates

4/10/2026

 

ABC CREATE school2school STEAM Showcase 2026

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ABC CREATE’s 3rd Annual school2school STEAM Showcase is here, and you’re invited to experience STEAM learning in action across our partner districts!

Visit real classrooms, connect with fellow educators, and see hands-on, inquiry-based STEAM lessons in real time, with students. From coding with micro:bits and Spheros to exploring AI and game design, you’ll walk away with ideas you can use right away.
  • April 13–16 & May 6–7, 2026
  • FREE for ABC CREATE educators
  • View the full schedule of sessions, locations, and dates

Registration is closed for all April sessions but will remain open until April 28th for sessions on May 6th and 7th. 
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Sign up today and start planning your visits! We can’t wait to see you in classrooms across the region!
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Free Summer PD & Robotics Hardware with CodeJoy

Registration is now open for the Pathfinders Summer Institute! You’ll receive world-class professional learning and a free hardware kit. Spots are limited and fill fast!

CodeJoy is offering 5 unique and engaging courses this summer:
  • I HEART ROBOTS: Soul-Centered PBL with Hummingbird
  • Coding Carnival: Projects and Games for micro:bit Makers
  • Playful AI: Bringing Curiosity, Creativity, and Care to Classroom AI Projects
  • FarmBeats for Students: Classroom Ag with micro:bit
  • Coding For Good: Real-World CS & AI Projects for Every Classroom​
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Remake Learning Day

Remake Learning Days (RLD) is a celebration of hands-on learning events across Pennsylvania. RLD launched in May 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA as the largest open-house for families featuring hands-on learning. In 2026, RLD will take place from May 1 through May 23.

Interested in Hosting a RLD Event?
To be included in marketing materials, event submissions were due by February 23, 2026. However, event submissions will continue to be accepted through May 2026.

Not sure where to begin? Check out the links below for some inspiration!

  • Watch: Video with interviews by past RLD event hosts (ignore the dates at the end of the video)
  • Look Through: Brochure of Past Remake Learning Day Events
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2026 Western PA Environmental Education Summit - The Learning Landscape

A day to empower educators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration they need to integrate environmental literacy and sustainability into their curricula and teaching practices.
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When: Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Grove City College

Want to present? Click here
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Western PA Student Centered Learning Summit

A day of learning at the Western PA Student Centered Learning Summit, where educators will focus on strategies and discussions that put students at the center of learning.

When: June 17, 2026 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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CSTA Annual Conference

CSTA 2026 offers the best opportunity to connect with the ultimate community of K-12 computer science teachers. Engage with PD created by teachers, for teachers, while experiencing the vibrant culture, incredible cuisine, and historic charm of New Orleans.
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When: July 2026; Registration and proposals will open Fall 2025.
Where: New Orleans, LA
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Who: K-12 computer science teachers
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    school2school STEAM Showcase
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    ​CodeJoy Pathfinders Summer Institute
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    Western PA Environmental Education Summit
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    Western PA Student Centered Learning Summit
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Connect with us:

 Melinda Spampinato
ABC CREATE Educational Consultant
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[email protected]
Penn State New Kensington
3550 7th Street Road
New Kensington, PA 15068
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