The Education Partnership

IT'S BACK! Pack the Bus is returning on Thursday, July 24th, and we couldn't be more excited!

This is your chance to make a real impact for students heading back to school. Last year, we received over $26,000 worth of monetary and donated supply support, and this year, we are so excited to see our community’s impact.

Visit us at one of the Giant Eagle locations (stay tuned, we'll be announcing those soon!) and bring along some much-needed school supplies to help set our kids up for success.

Mark your calendars for July 24th and watch this space for location announcements coming soon. Together, we can Pack the Bus!

What an incredible weekend! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Educator Appreciation Games at PNC Park. Your support means the world to us and to the amazing educators we're proud to celebrate!

To everyone who purchased tickets: thank you for helping us honor our teachers AND for giving back to TEP. Every ticket made a difference, and we are so grateful you spent your Friday and Sunday with us.

And a very special thank you to all who stopped by the 100.7 tent on Federal Street to donate backpacks to Bazzy and Bubba's Backpack Brigade. Your generosity directly breaks barriers for students in under-resourced schools.

The love and support we witnessed this weekend remind us exactly why we do what we do. Thank you for standing with our teachers, our students, and our community.

Hey teachers! The Education Partnership is kicking off a school-wide competition, and the prize? A delivery of two pallets of high-demand supplies (we're talking backpacks, LEGO, Squishmallows, copy paper & more) PLUS a catered lunch for your whole staff.

Here's how it works: every staff member at your school who sets up a $5/month recurring gift to TEP earns entries for your school, plus bonus entries every month they stay in. The more your team participates, the better your odds at winning. Plus, ALL active donors get 1-week priority early access to sign up for our Fall and Spring Creative Corner shopping events!

This campaign runs June 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027.

Visit our comments below and tag a teacher who should sign up!

Registration closes THIS SUNDAY, June 1st!

If you've been on the fence, now is the time to act! Our Teacher Summer Camp is completely free for educators from our partner schools, with 8 exciting seminars to choose from running June 23rd to 26th.

Seminar hosts include Attack Theatre, Communitopia, Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, and Mattsmakerspace.

Attendees will also enjoy a complimentary lunch, generously provided by Walnut Grill, plus a bonus shopping session, all at no cost to you!

Spots are limited and filling up fast. Head to the comments NOW to find out how to sign up before it's too late!

This past winter, something special came together at PNC Park.

Teachers from our partner schools teamed up with Pittsburgh Pirates staff to create a custom activity workbook for students attending Education Day, covering language arts, math, and career education, all woven into a day at the ballpark.

Watching educators pour their heart into every page alongside Pirates staff who matched their energy was a true reminder of what Pittsburgh can do when it shows up for its kids.

Students will get to cheer on the Bucs, meet the Pirate Parrot, and pick up a little knowledge along the way.

Gold Star to anyone who’s gotten a candle from Mix Candle Co! For a limited time, The Education Partnership and Mix Candle Co. have partnered to create a good-smelling candle for a good cause!

Make sure to grab yours before they're gone! Check out the comments to find out more.

Teachers, we need your input!

This year, our STEAM-Possible Packs reached more classrooms than ever, covering everything from static electricity to social-emotional learning. In total, we nearly doubled the number of packs from the previous year, thanks to the help of partners like Arconic Foundation and our amazing volunteers.

As we plan for next year, we want to know, what topics do YOU want to see? Share your ideas in the comments!