Get Charged Up! June 9 9:30 am - 11:30 am Virtual - Zoom link sent the day before Professional Development Workshop for educators, early childhood teachers, librarians, and out-of-school time staff. Get charged up about electricity! We’ll integrate literature and use balloons, tissue paper, hobby motors, and pool noodles to explore and play with static […]
Discover the key findings from FRAC’s new report, Large School District Report: A Snapshot of School Meals Participation and Operations in October 2025. This webinar highlights how 96 large school districts are navigating rising food and labor costs, school meal debt, and policy threats like cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, all while working to ensure […]
Join NGCP and Dr. Allison Master for a deep dive into the latest evidence on how STEM stereotypes are evolving—and where the most critical work remains. While progress has been made in fields like math and science, new research reveals that computer science and engineering stereotypes remain a significant barrier, forming as early as age six. In this webinar, we will explore how specific stereotypes impact interest and belonging differently across STEM disciplines. Participants will leave this webinar with practical strategies on how to empower all young learners to be the innovators of tomorrow. Register
Every second Friday at noon ET, Senior VP of Policy, Erik Peterson, will recap the latest policy developments, what we know (or don’t know!) about how they may impact afterschool and summer programs, and what may be coming up next. Submit your questions in advance so we know what's top of mind for you. Register
This summer tools workshop brings together mindset shifts, planning practices, and in-the-moment strategies that help staff stay grounded, connected, and proactive with young people. You’ll learn how to respond with clarity when things get hard and use simple tools that support belonging, regulation, and strong relationships all summer long. Register
Join FRAC for a webinar that spotlights how states are working to strengthen and expand access to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This session will highlight innovative strategies, partnerships, and policy approaches that state partners are using to reach more children and adults with nutritious meals and snacks. Speakers: — Keely Agan, […]
Join FRAC for a webinar that spotlights how states are working to strengthen and expand access to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This session will highlight innovative strategies, partnerships, and policy approaches that state partners are using to reach more children and adults with nutritious meals and snacks. Speakers: — Keely Agan, […]
As Summer EBT enters its third summer, the program continues to play an important role in reducing summer hunger for children and families. To strengthen implementation and increase benefit use, state agencies, advocacy organizations, and other partners need effective outreach and communication strategies. Join FRAC and partners for a discussion of promising practices to improve […]
Flipbooks and Stop Motion Animation July 14 1:30-3:30 pm Virtual Professional development workshop for educators, librarians, and out-of-school time staff. 2 CEUs Discover ready-to-go activities which will support young students’ understanding of sequencing and storytelling. Explore digital tools appropriate for learners of all ages. Zoom link sent the day before. Please contact Explora with questions […]
