Native STEAM Day Come join Explora’s second annual Native STEAM Day on Friday, April, 26th from 10 am to 3 pm! Discover indigenous culture and diversity in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Indigenous professionals will also share community resources. While you’re there, satisfy your fry bread craving with Native food truck, Manko. Experience the […]
June 25, 2026 1:30-3:30 pm Virtual Professional development workshop for educators, librarians, and out-of-school time staff. 2 CEUs Experience STEAM investigations for all ages! Engineer cars and musical instruments out of recycled materials, and leave with activities you can use immediately. Zoom link sent the day before. Please contact Explora with questions - education@explora.us This […]
This month, join STEM Next and industry leaders from BAE Systems, Illumina, MEFA, and RTX to learn about how they forged their career paths in STEM. From biotech to aerospace engineering, hear from a variety of industries to help you plot your next steps in STEM! Led by our own teen Flight Crew member Shireen from […]
Increase your knowledge of Makerspace tools, procedures, and projects - then dive into hands-on, renewable energy STEM activities with NM Tech. Saturday May 2, 2026 9:30-11:30 Intro to Makerspaces 11:30-12:00 Lunch provided 12:00-2:00 Renewable Energy with NM Tech In-person at Explora 1701 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, […]
Interested in learning about our newest resources? Join us to explore our latest curricular units and resources! Discover New YES Engineering Units for STEM Learning | Free Webinar Join us for an engaging webinar showcasing the latest Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) curriculum units, designed for K–8 classrooms, out-of-school programs, and family STEM events. These newly released, student-tested STEM resources immerse […]
The FY2027 White House budget request proposes eliminating 21st CCLC for the second straight year, cutting NSF by more than half, and consolidating dozens of K-12 programs into a single block grant. This episode breaks down the biggest threats to STEM funding and what the appropriations process means for advocates right now. Register
Bubble Bubble Teacher Workshop May 7, 2026 2 pm - 4 pm Virtual - zoom link sent the day before Professional Development Workshop for educators, early childhood teachers, librarians, and out-of-school time staff. Explore the power of surface tension as you try out a variety of wands, build bubble sculptures, create bubble art, and observe […]
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 what's top of mind for you. […]
We all have emotional hot buttons that cause us to show up as less than our best. Once we see and recognize these triggers, we can regain control over them. One part of the process is to understand what sets us off. Add to that clear action steps for what to do in these moments, […]
Tuesday, May 12 at 4:00pm ET Fun with Entrepreneurial Kits and Activities Come hear about the latest entrepreneurial tools for teaching. Who: K-12 Educators What: YEI Educator Power Hour Topic: Fun with Entrepreneurial Kits and Activities When (U.S.): Tuesday, April 21 from 4:00-5:00pm ET. Convert to your time zone here. Where: Online via Zoom (you will receive a link after registering) Register for […]
