Floaters and Sinkers A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours.) Roll up your sleeves and experiment! Modify materials to make them float or sink, and design a foil boat that will carry a cargo. Register by August 16th for kit pick up or shipment for the first 20 […]

Lights On Afterschool is back for its 25th year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 24, 2024, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all shapes and sizes […]

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

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. […]

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 […]

A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours.) Join Explora for pattern recognition and early algorithmic thinking activities which require no tech at all and build the early skills for coding. You'll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! Register by September 30th for kit pick up […]

Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA: 2024 Resources in Action The Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA program, part of NASA’s Universe of Learning, provides resources and experiences that enable youth, families, and lifelong learners to explore fundamental questions in astrophysics, experience how science is done, and discover the universe for themselves. Hear directly from this year's […]

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