Youth as Solutions is creating a generation of citizens who are passionate about making a positive impact in their schools and communities by addressing community health, educational equity, environmental justice, or civics and democracy issues. Leadership teams of young people in grades 6-12, along with an adult mentor, apply to be part of Youth as Solutions, where […]
Join us for an enlightening and engaging panel discussion on “Service-Learning and Character Development of Youth.” This event will bring together experts, educators, and community leaders to explore the transformative power of service-learning in shaping the character and future of young people. Through thought-provoking dialogue and real-world examples, you’ll gain valuable insights into: The principles […]
The inaugural summer of the Summer EBT program is drawing to a close. Now is the time to celebrate the accomplishments of the program and reflect on lessons learned and best practices for 2025. Join FRAC to hear from state agencies on the rollout and implementation of the program, as well as adjustments they are […]
Resources to Empower Girls in STEM Entrepreneurship Combining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education with entrepreneurship builds essential skills like problem-solving and innovation while also enabling girls to explore their purpose and passion. Join us for this webinar to learn how you can integrate entrepreneurship into your STEM programs. Register
Join researchers from the Roads Taken project for a quick road trip as they present action-oriented insights tailored to youth program leaders in afterschool and summer programs. This five-year research project focused on alums from six multi-year, intensive STEM programs, primarily serving youth historically underrepresented in STEM fields. The study reached out to alums 15 […]
An in-person workshop for educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). Get charged up about electricity! We'll integrate literature as we explore static electricity and basic circuits. Use what you discover to make your own scribble bot that wiggles and draws on paper. Ideas you can immediately use with your students. More information […]
Exploring Issues of Equity in Artificial Intelligence As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to shape various aspects of our society, it is imperative that we address the challenges of fairness, bias, and inclusivity. Join us for this interactive webinar to learn more about what AI is and what issues of equity we must work to address. […]
Chronic absenteeism is a national education crisis as students who are chronically absent are much less likely to read at grade level and to graduate high school. This webinar will highlight the role of high-quality afterschool programs to help reduce chronic absenteeism. Attendees will learn about a range of strategies and resources that can be […]
It pays to serve afterschool suppers and snacks! Through the Afterschool Nutrition Programs, schools can receive reimbursement for every supper and snack served at eligible sites. This funding can add up! This webinar will showcase how school districts are drawing down funding to create financially viable afterschool nutrition programs, as well as tips and tricks […]
Discover innovative activities and tools to enhance your entrepreneurial teaching practice in this engaging session by VentureLab. Participants will explore practical strategies for fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students, with hands-on activities that can be easily integrated into various learning environments. Join us to equip yourself with the resources needed to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and […]
