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ACRES Coaching Resources Info Sessions
2025-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
The ACRES project is thrilled to usher in an exciting new chapter. Starting in mid-March, we’ll be offering all of our STEM coaching materials for FREE—giving leaders like you the tools and resources to keep reflecting on the STEM lessons offered at your sites and within your programs.

ACRES and its team of coaches have already made a lasting impact, with educators across 50 states embracing these tools and strategies. We’re proud to pass the baton to you, capable site directors, professional development specialists, and network leads. We know you will continue supporting the ripple effect of this STEM facilitation work. The modules, the handouts, and extensive videos are now yours to use, at your own pace. The ACRES team is available to provide support as you carry the work forward. Please reach out to acres@mmsa.org if you have questions or join us at one of our Zoom sessions where we will give you a tour of what is available.
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Afterschool Policy Pulse
2025-06-13 10:00 - 10:30
Every second Friday at noon ET, our own 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.
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CACFP: Reflecting on the Past and Shaping the Future
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00
For over fifty years, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) has provided funding to help cover the cost of nutritious snacks and meals served at eligible child care centers and family child care homes. Research shows that CACFP supports good nutrition and quality care in early care and education settings, yet the program remains underutilized. This webinar, co-hosted by FRAC and the National CACFP Association, will provide an overview of the current landscape of participation in CACFP, including barriers to access as well as opportunities on the state and federal level to improve the reach of this critical program.

Speakers:
– Clarissa Hayes, Deputy Director of Child Nutrition Programs & Policy at the Food Research & Action Center
– Lauren Walcott, Emerson Hunger Fellow at the Food Research & Action Center
– Alexia Thex, Vice President Policy, Partnerships & Events at the National CACFP Association
– McKenzie Brunner, Policy & Outreach Specialist, National CACFP Association
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Explora: Get Charged Up! Workshop (Virtual)
2025-06-30 13:30 - 15:30
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!
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A Deep Dive into Community Eligibility in the 2024–2025 School Year
2025-07-01 13:00 - 14:00
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a powerful tool in combatting childhood hunger by increasing students’ access to healthy school meals. CEP has been shown to strengthen food security, improve children’s diet, and bolster school meal participation, all while reducing administrative and operational burdens for school nutrition departments. The 2024-2025 school year saw significant increases in CEP adoption nationwide. Join the Food Research & Action Center for a deep dive webinar detailing the findings from our latest report, Community Eligibility: The Key to Hunger-Free Schools — School Year 2024–2025.

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The STEM Talk | Episode 4: Pathways to STEM
2025-07-03 10:00 - 10:30
Join guest experts, Melissa Moritz (Alliance for Learning Innovation) and Jeff Weld (STEM Education Coalition), as we explore how federal policy translates into classroom impact. Drawing from their extensive experience spanning the White House, Department of Education, and frontline teaching, they discuss strategies for expanding access to high-quality STEM learning, building sustainable workforce pathways, and connecting students to STEM careers.

In just 30 minutes on the first Thursday of each month, join experts from across the STEM landscape as they provide factual information, practical strategies, and actionable resources to help you navigate the ever-changing world of STEM education, workforce development, policy, and advocacy. Hosted by the Afterschool STEM Hub, STEM Education Coalition, and STEM Ecosystems, TIES, “The STEM Talk” creates a safe space for dialogue while maintaining a focus on information that matters to you and the communities you serve. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, policymaker, or advocate, this monthly pulse check will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively champion STEM initiatives in today’s dynamic environment.
Featured Speakers: James Brown – Executive Director, STEM Education Coalition (Regular Presenter) Della Cronin – Bose Public Affairs Group (Regular Presenter) Plus guest, expert voices from across the STEM field.

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Afterschool Policy Pulse
2025-07-11 10:00 - 10:30
Every second Friday at noon ET, 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.
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Teen Science Cafe Info Session
2025-07-15 14:30 - 15:30
Want to inspire teens in your community to explore STEM in a fun, social, and youth-led way? Apply now to become a Teen Science Café Fellow! This unique opportunity offers adult facilitators the training, support, and resources needed to launch their own Teen Science Café—monthly events where teens connect with STEM experts through snacks and real conversations about science, technology, and the world around them.
Join an upcoming info session on June 18 or July 15 to learn more—or skip ahead and apply now. A select number of participants will receive $2,500 in startup funding to help bring their café to life.
This fellowship includes:

Training and mentorship
Access to a national network of fellow educators and leaders
Resources to support teen-led planning and programming
Optional seed funding to cover costs like food, materials, or outreach

Open to adult facilitators ready to empower teen leadership and bring STEM to life in their communities.
👉 Apply today and take the first step in launching a Teen Science Café in your area!
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LEAP Launch from NMOST
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Wednesday, July 16 at 11 AM! We will officially launch LEAP and provide a walkthrough of what’s on the platform featuring Steve Stookey of Cypherworx. You’ll have a chance to see what our platform looks like, ask questions, and learn more about LEAP!
Register: https://nmost.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=407861cba3183b6f2ea8f2b61&id=8df027ad43&e=ec641694ed

A Virtual Gratitude Reception, from A to Z: The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Salutes Aquariums and Zoos
2025-07-28 10:30 - 12:00
Science centers, libraries, zoos, aquariums, and so many other vibrant community anchors play a powerful role in sparking curiosity, nurturing interests, and supporting STEM engagement in addition to early literacy.
Check out the Campaign for Grade Level Reading’s upcoming webinar on July 28, 10:30-12pm MT, which will showcase these meaningful afterschool, summer, and other out-of-school time learning spaces and their role in the wider learning ecosystem.

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Explora: Rollin' Robots Workshop
2025-07-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Explora, 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Use code, cardboard, and ingenuity to create fun, interactive experiences with an adorable robot ball called a Sphero!
Register: https://forms.gle/93zYSrP7SVuu4kP77

Explora: AI for Early Childhood Workshop (Virtual)
2025-07-29 13:30 - 15:30
Join us for activities exploring artificial intelligence for young learners. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students!
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Closing the Out-of-School Time Nutrition Gap: Afterschool Nutrition Program Fundamentals
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00
Join FRAC to learn about the basics of the Afterschool Nutrition Programs and how these programs play a role in decreasing childhood food insecurity during the out-of-school time hours. Hear from an anti-hunger organization and a state partner on the role each can play in increasing access to these important programs.

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Afterschool Policy Pulse
2025-08-08 10:00 - 10:30
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.
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R4Creating STEM Festival
2025-08-09 11:00 - 14:00
The R4Creating STEM Festival is an annual, hands-on, free community event that celebrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through engaging activities, live demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. Designed for families, students, and educators, the festival is a day of fun and excitement that inspires curiosity, sparks creativity, and showcases the power of STEM education in shaping the future. The STEM Festival is Aug 9th, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, in the Hilltop Plaza in Rio Rancho, located at 1650 Rio Rancho Blvd. in Rio Rancho. Food trucks will be on site, so make a whole afternoon of it! Register

NYLC: Youth as Solutions Q&A Session
2025-08-13 08:00 - 09:00
Youth as Solutions is creating a generation of citizens who are passionate about making a positive impact in their schools and communities by addressing community health, education, environment, or civics and democracy issues. Leadership teams of young people in grades 6-12, along with an adult mentor, apply to be part of Youth as Solutions, where they will participate in a guided service-learning experience from September through May, identifying and taking action on an issue in their community. Mini-grants for project implementation are included. Applications open until Sept. 4, 2025. Ready to learn more? Attend a YAS Q&A Session for a brief overview and answers to individual questions about the program or the application form.
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Explora: Seeds and Soil Workshop (Virtual)
2025-08-14 10:00 - 12:00
Come learn how to plant seeds of STEM with your students! You’ll get your hands dirty and design your own seed through the Engineering Design Process. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students!
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New Year, New Impact: Service-Learning 101
2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00
Kick off the school year with purpose! This energizing webinar introduces the essentials of high-quality service-learning, blending academic goals with meaningful service and student leadership. Perfect for educators and program leaders looking to re-engage students, build community, and create real-world impact from day one. Let’s make this school year one of purpose and possibility!

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For questions, or to schedule a consultation, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org.
This virtual event will take place on Tuesday, August 26 at 12:00 PM CT via RingCentral. You will receive the link to join the after registering.

Fueling Success: Creating a Strong Afterschool Meals Program to Keep Children Fed
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join FRAC for a webinar on best practices for creating a strong and sustainable Afterschool Nutrition Program. Hear from experts on the current state of afterschool funding and delve into examples of strong programs from across the country.

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OST Impact Group Monthly Field Convening
2025-08-15 10:00 - 11:00
The Out-of-School Time Impact Group believes effective philanthropy can increase opportunities for all children and youth to access the benefits of participating in high quality, culturally-affirming afterschool, summer and expanded learning programs.
We offer a peer community with both learning and collaboration opportunities for grantmakers and field leaders. Our community aims to:

Share knowledge and effective practices.
Stay informed of evolving field needs.
Forge collaborations and build relationships.
Build alliances with K-12 education, child and youth development, early care and education, arts education, family engagement, health, and other aligned grantmaking communities focused on thriving youth.

We strive to center equity, youth voice and the experiences of those most proximate to the issues in our work.
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Civic Saturday from CYESS
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00
The next Civic Saturday is coming up on August 16th [9am PT / 12pm ET]!
Join the Chief Science Officers, Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society (CYESS), Technovation, and Earth Force for a conversation by young people for young people who want to create change in their communities.Youth can register at the following link:
https://lnkd.in/gUgPvyXj

Flourish Lab: Empathy for Others
2025-08-19 10:00 - 10:45
EMPATHY FOR OTHERS
What it is, and what it isn’t. Empathy is often talked about—but just as often misunderstood. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore what empathy really means, how it differs from sympathy or fixing, and why it’s a vital tool for building meaningful relationships with young people. Together, we’ll unpack common misconceptions and practice simple ways to show up with compassion, connection, and clarity.

August 19 | 10:00 – 10:45 am MT
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Shifting Math Narratives through Afterschool
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00
Join STEM Next for a virtual panel exploring how afterschool and summer programs are helping to reimagine math learning nationwide. Panelists include experts from The Gates Foundation, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and Learn Fresh.

August 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT

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Explora: 3D Printing 101 (In-Person)
2025-08-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Explora, 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Excited about 3D printers but not sure where to start? Join us for 3D printing basics and learn how to print parts for Sphero robots. Take away ideas and activities you can immediately use with your students!
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Kickstart Your School Year with Hands-on Engineering
2025-08-26 17:00 - 18:00
Start your school year with energy, creativity, and collaboration! In this interactive webinar, you’ll experience how YES’s engineering units use relatable, real-world problems to help students explore what engineers do and how they think. We’ll explore how this early experience builds confidence, collaboration, and creative thinking in K–8 learners.
We’ll walk through Lesson 1: What is Engineering? from different grade bands, highlighting how these short, powerful kickoff lessons engage learners in the Engineering Design Process from day one. Plus, we’ll do one of the hands-on challenges together — designing a model bench using simple materials. Leave with classroom-ready ideas and inspiration to launch engineering in your classroom this fall!
Please gather the following materials and bring them with you to the webinar:

5 sheets of copy paper
12 inches of tape (masking or cellophane)
A pair of scissors
A ruler
A pen or pencil

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Afterschool Webinar: Building Better Communities: Youth Civic Engagement in Afterschool Programs
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00
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?
Join us for a dynamic conversation with researchers and on-the-ground practitioners who are building pathways for youth to shape their communities. We’ll explore what’s working, where gaps remain, and how programs can do more to center youth voice in real-world change efforts.
This webinar will also feature the debut of the Afterschool Alliance’s latest report on youth civic engagement and unveil a brand-new practitioner toolkit filled with resources to help programs take the next step in empowering youth-led action.
Speakers:

James Fields, Senior Director of Youth Councils, Mikva Challenge
Noorya Hayat, Senior Researcher, Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), Tufts University
Anita Krishnamurthi, Sr. VP, STEM & Youth Civic Engagement & President, Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society (CYESS), Afterschool Alliance
Luella Provenza, US Partnership Specialist, Technovation

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Girls Who Code Community Partner Webinar
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00
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 here to join Girls Who Code live!

YEI Educator Power Hour: Designing Your Entrepreneurial Classroom
2025-08-27 14:00 - 15:00
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

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Attendees will receive 200 points to spend on YIPPEE Exchange

2025 NASA Space Apps Albuquerque Webinar
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00
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 world a better place, this webinar is for you!
Join us for a lively and insightful session to explore the world’s largest and most exciting hackathon, right here in Albuquerque! We’ll talk about how you can participate (no, you don’t have to be a rocket scientist!), how to prepare, and what the event weekend will look like. Plus, there will be space at the end of the presentation to answer all of your burning questions! (See what we did there?) 🌠
During each webinar, presenters will discuss:
✅ How to register ✍️
✅ Past project showcases 🖼️
✅ Q&A with organizers 💡
✅ What you can win 💸
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