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Unplugged Coding for Young Learners
2024-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver)
Unplugged Coding for Young Learners
An in-person workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours).
Join us for pattern recognition and early algorithmic thinking activities which require no tech at all and build the early skills for coding.
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Renewable Energy: Water Power Workshop
2024-07-02 10:00 - 12:00
Renewable Energy: Water Power
An in-person workshop for middle and high school educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers.
Learn about renewable energy from the waves, tides, and currents. Roll up your sleeves for some fun activities ready for your classroom and learn all about clean, renewable energy!
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STEM in Fairy Tales
2024-06-27 14:00 - 16:00
STEM in Fairy Tales
A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours).
How much weight can Rapunzel’s hair hold? How tall is the giant from Jack and the Beanstalk? Discover the answers as you explore the STEM in your favorite fairy tales.
Register by June 18 for kit pick up or shipment for the first 20 registrants. Share a kit and log in!
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Gearing Up for Back to School With Afterschool Suppers and Snacks
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00
Gearing Up for Back to School With Afterschool Suppers and Snacks
The Afterschool Nutrition Programs are important resources for helping to fill the nutrition gap that may exists for millions of children when the school day ends. As schools and community partners start to plan for back to school, afterschool suppers and snacks should be part of the conversation. Join FRAC for a refresher on the available program options, tips for getting started, partnership ideas, and strategies for increasing participation at existing afterschool meal sites.
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Get Charged Up!
2024-06-12 14:00 - 16:00
Get Charged Up!
A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours).
Get charged up about electricity! We’ll integrate literature and use balloons, tissue paper, hobby motors, and pool noodles to explore and play with static electricity and basic circuits. Use what you discover to make your own scribble bot that wiggles and draws on paper. Registration requested by June 1st in order to ship kits for first 20 registrants. Sharing is an option.
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Scaling STEM Equitably: Practitioner Driven Reflections and Emerging Guidelines
2024-06-04 12:00 - 14:00
Scaling STEM Equitably: Practitioner Driven Reflections and Emerging Guidelines
In May 2023, practitioners across the informal STEM landscape gathered in Washington, D.C., to challenge the ways we conventionally scale informal STEM programs and collaboratively brainstorm new paths forward that center equity. Now, a year later, we will share a set of emerging guidelines and a new tool that supports equitable approaches to scaling informal STEM programs. To learn more about the project and findings, visit the webpage.
Join the National Girls Collaborative Project, Education Development Center, and practitioners across informal STEM learning spaces to hear reflections from the field on the challenges and opportunities of engaging in equity-centered scaling.
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Rollin’ Robots
2024-06-04 10:00 - 12:00
Rollin’ Robots
An inperson workshop at Explora for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours).
Use code, cardboard, and ingenuity to create fun, interactive experiences with an adorable robot ball called a Sphero!
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Oceans of Possibilities
2024-05-23 14:00 - 16:00
Oceans of Possibilities
A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours).
Bring clouds, rain, and oceans to you! Explore a paper mountain watershed, engineer an acequia, and more in this two-hour virtual workshop!
Register by May 10th for kit pickup or shipment for first 20 registrants. Sharing is an option.
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A Focus on Finance for Engaging Elementary-Aged Girls
2024-05-16 12:30 - 13:30
A Focus on Finance for Engaging Elementary-Aged Girls
Looking for ways to tie money and personal finance into engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) content for girls? Look no further!
During this session, we will answer a variety of STEAM-related money questions, including: Which is bigger – a penny or a dime? How is our money like animals in nature? Why doesn’t a dollar bill dissolve when it goes through the washing machine? In addition to this content, you will discover free elementary-focused, ready-to-use resources for teaching financial literacy concepts – and, many of the resources have cross-curricular connections focusing on language arts, math, and social studies. Come ready for an engaging and fast-paced session that will get you ready to focus on finance in your upcoming programs for girls – and all youth – beginning in elementary school.
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Bubble, Bubble
2024-05-08 14:00 - 16:00
Bubble, Bubble
A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours).
Explore the power of surface tension as you try out a variety of wands, build bubble sculptures, create bubble art, and observe colors in bubbles in this STEAM-rich workshop. Registration is requested by April 26th for kits to be picked up or shipped for first 20 registrants. Sharing is an option.
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NGCP Celebrates Citizen Science
2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:00
Help NGCP contribute to one million acts of science this April!
Citizen science is open to ALL and involves curious people whose individual acts contribute to a collective impact that is accelerating scientific research, discoveries, and local actions that improve the world. Join NGCP to learn how you can get involved with citizen science and join the One Million Acts of Science campaign.
Citizen science is science for everyone! Specifically, citizen science is when the public voluntarily helps conduct scientific research. From sharing photos of nature to help scientists document biodiversity to browsing images on your computer to help speed up research about Alzheimer’s disease, each of these acts of science is important. Join NGCP, Montana State University, and SciStarter for this exciting webinar to hear examples of citizen science projects, gain ideas and resources for getting involved with projects, and learn how girls and other groups historically marginalized in science can benefit from participation in these programs. We hope you will join us to celebrate Citizen Science Month (April 2024), work to broaden participation in the sciences and support scientific research!

SciStarter Citizen Science Month
Libraries as Hubs for Citizen Science
National Citizen and Community Science Network

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Making – Cardboard
2024-04-21 10:00 - 12:00
Making – Cardboard at Explora
A workshop for educators, librarians, and OST staff.
Interested in Makerspace activities? Use the Maker mindset to cut, carve, and create with cardboard! You’ll explore the unconventional possibilities using simple, common materials. Participants are eligible to receive a classroom visit on cardboard making activities for their students.
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Bubble, Bubble
2024-04-18 15:00 - 17:00
Bubble, Bubble
A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). Explore the power of surface tension as you try out a variety of wands, build bubble sculptures, create bubble art, and observe colors in bubbles in this STEAM-rich workshop.
Registration is requested by April 15 in order to receive a kit for the first 20 registrants. Sharing is possible.
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Empowering Young Creators with Design Squad Latinx
2024-04-18 11:00 - 12:00
Come and learn about Design Squad Latinx (DSL), an exciting bilingual (Spanish–English) initiative that engages kids ages 10–13 in the engineering design process through fun-packed, high-energy, hands-on challenges. Guest Nicki Sirianni (Education Outreach & Marketing Manager for GBH Education) will share how the program was developed with and for Latinx communities in the continental United States and Puerto Rico. See how DSL encourages kids to apply their own valuable existing funds of knowledge to solving meaningful problems and, in doing so, supports them in seeing themselves as the designers, engineers, and creators they are.
After the webinar, all registrants will receive:

Four bilingual engineering program modules with videos
Access to a one-hour, self-paced, online training on Design Squad Latinx
Professional development resources on funds of knowledge

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Making - Automata
2024-04-14 10:00 - 12:00
Making – Automata
A workshop at Explora for educators, librarians, and OST Staff
Interested in Makerspace activities? Use the Maker mindset to make your own automata! You’ll explore the unconventional possibilities using simple, common materials.
Participants are eligible to receive a classroom visit on automata making activities for their students.
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Cyber-Rights: A Virtual Town Hall Event
2024-04-11 16:00 - 17:00
Join NGCP for Cyber-Rights: A Virtual Town Hall Event, where we’ll explore the vital role of cybersecurity in safeguarding privacy and human rights in today’s digital age. With a central theme of “CS for Good,” this event is relevant to all, appealing to a diverse audience interested in the intersection of technology and human rights. Hosted and moderated by Sandra Yang, NGCP Youth Advisory Board Chair, Cyber-Rights will feature a panel of leading experts from various fields, offering insights and practical strategies for social media users, software developers, and others. Discuss the digital education gap, censorship’s impact on AI accuracy, and online privacy protection. Empower yourself to advocate for digital rights in your community and beyond. Cyber-Rights promises to inform and inspire whether you’re a teenager navigating an interconnected world or a tech professional seeking new perspectives.”
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Engineering with Recyclables
2024-04-11 14:00 - 16:00
Engineering with Recyclables
A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). Engineer cars, play with plastic proportions, and design musical instruments out of recycled materials. Register by March 29th for kit pickup or shipment for first 20 registrants. Sharing a kit is possible.
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Maximizing Participation in Summer Meals and Summer EBT
2024-04-11 13:00 - 14:00
Maximizing Participation in Summer Meals and Summer EBT
The traditional Summer Nutrition Programs and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) are complementary programs – ensuring access to both programs will help alleviate summertime food insecurity for millions of children across the country.
Join the Food Research & Action Center for a webinar on promising practices for maximizing participation at summer meals sites as well as in the new, permanent Summer EBT program. We will hear from advocates and stakeholders on their outreach plans and strategies for leveraging both programs for Summer 2024 and beyond.
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Design Squad Latinx Dissemination Toolkit
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
Design Squad Latinx Dissemination Toolkit
Come and learn all about Design Squad Latinx (DSL), an exciting bilingual (Spanish-English) initiative that engages kids ages 10-13 in the engineering design process through fun-packed, high-energy, hands-on challenges. Hear how the program was developed with and for Latinx communities in the continental United States and Puerto Rico. See how DSL encourages kids to apply their own valuable existing funds of knowledge to solve meaningful problems and, in doing so, supports them in seeing themselves as the designers, engineers, and creators they are.
After the webinar, all registrants will receive

Four bilingual engineering program modules with videos
Access to a one-hour, self-paced, online training on Design Squad Latinx
Professional development resources on funds of knowledge

Speakers:

Nicki Sirianni, Education Outreach & Marketing Manager, GBH Education
Leslie Brooks, Afterschool STEM Hub Manager, Afterschool Alliance

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Power Hour - Building and Assessing Leadership Skills
2024-03-07 14:00 - 15:00
Join the Young Entrepreneur Institute on March 7 for a Power Hour on Building and Assessing Leadership Skills!

Theme: Building and Assessing Leadership Skills
Content: Join us Thurs., Mar. 7, to learn the fundamentals of building leadership skills in your students and how to utilize a new tool to assess their progress! Hear from:

Rachel DePriest, from Effective Leadership Academy
Mathew Georghiou, from GoVenture
Gavin Pringle, from JAKAPA

Who: K-12 Educator
Where: Via Zoom (you will receive a link after signing up)
When: Thurs., Mar. 7, 2:00 – 3:00 PM MST.

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Summer Planning Bootcamp
2024-03-06 11:00 - 13:00
Explore Unique Summer Potential with the NSLA Summer Planning Bootcamp!
Summer isn’t just a season; it’s a canvas of opportunity for youth to explore, learn, play, dream, move, create, and connect. All children deserve access to an enriching summer experience that supports their personal and academic development. Let’s create unique opportunities for students that will continue to impact their growth beyond the summertime!
Join NSLA on March 6-7 at NSLA’s free virtual Summer Planning Bootcamp to get ready for a fun and productive summer. The two-day webinar series is designed to equip you with tools, ideas, and best practices to elevate your summer program planning game. Guided by dynamic experts and leaders, day 1 will focus on policy and research, student well-being, and using summer to promote youth voice, nature, community service, college prep, and career exposure. On day 2, we will shift towards academic support, creative enrichment activities, and partnerships to support and reach more youth.
Wednesday, March 6 from 11:00am – 1:00pm MST
Panel 1: Summer Learning Landscape
Panel 2: Supporting Thriving Youth with Mental and Physical Well-being
Panel 3: Summer Time for Exploration & Innovation
Thursday, March 7 from 11:00am – 1:00pm MST
Panel 4: Elevating Summer Learning
Panel 5: Summer of Curiosity and Creativity
Panel 6: Powerful Partnerships for Summer
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Women Who Tell Our STEM Stories
2024-03-05 12:00 - 13:00
National Women’s History Month is celebrating “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” this year. Join NGCP as they work to amplify the voices of women in STEM and create STEM experiences that are as diverse as the world we live in!
This Women’s History Month (March 2024), NGCP honors and celebrates all the incredible women countering stereotypes, inspiring youth, and breaking barriers in STEM for future generations. Join us for this webinar to hear the personal career journeys – including barriers and challenges – faced by a dynamic panel of women STEM professionals at different points in their careers. Leave this webinar with tips, advice, and resources for supporting girls and women in STEM in your own settings.
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How Programs Are Leveraging ESSER Funds to Support Afterschool and Summer Learning
2024-02-22 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Afterschool Alliance for the next Engage Every Student webinar on February 22, 2024, for a presentation on the recently released report “Investments in Student Recovery: A Review of School Districts’ Use of American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Afterschool and Summer Opportunities.” In late January 2025, school districts and states will face the liquidation deadline for more than $120 billion America Rescue Plan ESSER III funds. How have these funds been used to date in support of comprehensive afterschool and summer enrichment programs? How have school-community partnerships been leveraged to support students when school is out? What opportunities persist to build partnerships, maximize remaining funds, and ensure afterschool and summer programs can engage every student once the funding deadline passes?

The report digs into these questions and more! It finds that eight in 10 districts invested in afterschool and summer programs — representing more than $5.4 billion. Following an overview of the report, participants will learn how various school districts are leveraging ESSER funds to support students through afterschool and summer learning programs.

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Explora: Water Wonders
2024-02-22 10:00 - 12:00
A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours).
Bring your own water! We will get our hands wet as we make discoveries about water. Experiment with absorption, adhesion, and surface tension.
Held virtually. Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before.
Registration is requested by February 9 for kit shipment for first 20 registrants. You may share a kit and login.
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Explora: STEM in Fairy Tales
2024-02-20 15:00 - 17:00
A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours).
How much weight can Rapunzel’s hair hold? How tall is the Giant from Jack in the Beanstalk? Discover the answers as you explore the STEM in your favorite fairy tales.
Register by February 5 for kit pickup or shipment for first 20 registrants. Share a kit and login!
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Summer Service-Learning: Transform Summers into Impactful Experiences
2024-02-13 10:00 - 11:00
Join the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) February 13 at 10 AM MST for this free opportunity to expand your service-learning practice. Make every summer count by using service-learning in your summer programming. Combine learning with action as students embark on a journey of community impact. Share your ideas and learn from others who are using or want to use service-learning this summer to engage youth in meaningful experiences in this 45 minute session. Summers can become times for youth-led change!
Can’t make this webinar? Schedule a free consultation with an NYLC service-learning expert to talk about summer service-learning.
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Explora: Mystery Boxes
2024-02-10 10:00 - 12:00
A workshop for educators, librarians, and OST Staff.
Tap into your curiosity, problem-solving skills, and ability to make inferences as you use inquiry to uncover the secrets of mystery boxes! Discover more about the NM STEM Ready! Standards in this intriguing workshop. Participants are eligible to receive a classroom visit on mystery boxes for their students.
In-person at Explora.
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Explora: Seeds and Soil
2024-02-07 14:00 - 16:00
A virtual workshop for early childhood teachers, OST professionals, and librarians (2 CEU hours)
Come learn how to plant seeds of STEM with your students! You’ll get dirty with soil and dirt, design your own seed through the Engineering Design Process, and determine your ideal seed bomb!
Virtual – Zoom link sent the day before.
Registration is requested by January 26 for kit pickup or shipment for the first 20 registrants. Share a kit and login!
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The Power of Collaboration: Strategies and Lessons Learned from the NGCP Network
2024-02-06 14:00 - 15:00
Join the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) to apply research-based collaboration strategies to enhance your science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities and programs. Collaboration enables professionals across programs and communities to generate and carry out creative solutions and strategies that maximize benefit beyond what one could accomplish alone, and research suggests that by creating collaborations among organizations committed to engaging youth in STEM, we can improve youth STEM experiences. Presenters will share the NGCP collaboration model, exemplary practices in collaboration, and examples of successful collaborations in the NGCP network.
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Explora: Making an Escape Room
2024-02-04 10:00 - 12:00
For teachers, librarians, and OST professionals of grades 3+
This workshop will explore strategies for incorporating engineering, logic, math skills, and creativity as your students create their own escape rooms.
No prior knowledge or experience required! Participants are eligible to receive a classroom visit on escape room activities for their students.

In-person at Explora
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