Young people have always been at the forefront of driving change in our country and around the world. Afterschool programs provide a powerful space for youth to lead with their interests and connect their talents and skills to the change they want to see. But are we doing enough to truly support youth-led civic engagement? […]
Community Partner Webinar. Join us on August 27th at 1 pm MT to kick off the 2025–26 school year with our Girls Who Code Community Partner Webinar! Connect with fellow leaders from school districts, library networks, and nonprofits as we share the latest Clubs curriculum updates, preview our fall events, and highlight inspiring stories from our community. Register […]
Learn how you can build a learning environment where entrepreneurship can thrive. Hear from: Who: K-12 Educators Where: Via Zoom (you will receive a link after signing up) When (U.S): Wed., August 27, 4pm ET, 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT or convert to your time zone here Register for August 27 Attendees will receive 200 points to spend on YIPPEE […]
2025 NASA Space Apps, Albuquerque: Webinar Registration "Albuquerque, we have a problem..." 🌍 NASA International Space Apps Challenge, Albuquerque: Informational Webinar First time hearing about the NASA International Space Apps Challenge? Heard about the prizes and want to know how to win? Whether you're a coder, artist, student, scientist, or someone who wants to make the […]
Lights On Afterschool is back for its 26th year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 23, 2025, 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 […]
A healthy breakfast is more than a meal—it’s the foundation for a student’s focus, energy, and academic success. Yet too many students are missing out. This webinar will explore why school breakfast matters for student well-being and achievement, and how schools can collaborate with students, families, and anti-hunger advocates to break down barriers to participation. […]
Join STEM Next for a national back-to-school launch event to spotlight Career-Connected Learning: A Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers, STEM Next’s bold new tool designed to accelerate and expand career-connected learning in afterschool and summer programs across the country. Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST This event marks the start of a […]
Families and communities play a vital role in helping young people see STEM as part of their future. In this training session, attendees will explore STEM Next’s Career-Connected Learning Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers, with a focus on Family and Community Engagement. Participants will learn practical strategies to involve parents, caregivers, and community partners in […]
Discover ready-to-use activities which support young students’ understanding of patterns, sequencing, and other skills needed for coding. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! Register
Welcome to the Policy Pulse! Every second Friday at noon ET, Afterschool Alliance 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 […]
