Engage: Facilitating Service-Learning in Afterschool

Learn about the mindshift needed to engage young people as authentic partners through service-learning, and how service-learning is different than community service. We will walk through the framing ideas and the steps to create and facilitate valuable youth experiences, including the IPARD process of Investigation, Preparation and Planning, Reflection, and Demonstration. At each level, we […]

Lights On Afterschool

It's officially Lights on Afterschool Day in New Mexico! Read the Governor's proclamation! Lights On Afterschool is an annual celebration of the importance and impact of Afterschool programs on our communities. This year, the 25th year of Lights On, more than 1 million Americans will celebrate at 8,000 events nationwide and more than 50 in […]

Entrepreneurial Learning for All: Activities & Tools to Grow Your Practice

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 […]

Deep Dive- Afterschool Suppers- A Snapshot of Participation- October 2023

Join FRAC for a deep dive into the findings of the newly released Afterschool Nutrition Report including participation data on both the Afterschool Supper and Afterschool Snack programs. Also, hear from the Afterschool Alliance on their current initiatives to expand afterschool programs! Register

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OST Advocacy Day

Join NMOST and our community partners to advocate for increased investment in youth at the Roundhouse. For more info, reach out to igates@nmost.org

Global Insights: An International Service-Learning Panel

  Join us for Global Insights, a lively panel with service-learning experts from around the world! We’ll explore how service-learning supports youth development, highlighting how different cultures and schools use service-learning to promote global citizenship. Learn about new practices and strategies that make a real difference in communities worldwide! Discussion topics will include: How service-learning […]

Engage Every Student Recognition Program Office Hours

The recognition program aims to recognize Non-Profit Organizations, Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Municipalities or Local Government Entities working together to expand access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs. This year’s application will close on January 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET. We have set up office hours for interested applicants to attend to learn more […]

Explora: Makey Makeys

An in-person workshop for educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours) Join us for coding activities with Makey Makeys, an easy-to-use microcontroller. Learn a variety of activities adapted to young learners. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! More information Register

YEI: Educator Power Hour- Fun with Entrepreneurial Games

YEI Power Hours are hosted by Young Entrepreneur Institute, where we believe every child should understand and experience entrepreneurship. Learn more about our programs at www.youngentrepreneurinstitute.org. Our next Educator Power Hour, Fun with Entrepreneurial Games, is Monday, November 18th at 4 PM Eastern. Register by filling out the form. Contact echois@us.edu with any questions.