PITTSBURGH'S LEARNING ECOSYSTEM

What Is a Learning Ecosystem?

If you’re a parent, caregiver or educator, you know that kids don’t just learn in the classroom. They learn while exploring the backyard, at the library, in after-school programs, and through conversations with caring adults.  In other words, learning happens everywhere, across a connected “learning ecosystem” of people, places, and experiences that shape a young person's growth.

Think back to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. For more than 30 years, Fred Rogers introduced children to musicians, bakers, scientists, and artists. He took them on field trips to museums and libraries, and went behind the scenes at places like grocery stores and crayon factories. His show was more than entertainment—it was a model of a thriving learning ecosystem that sparked curiosity and contributed to children’s development.