NM Science Teachers’ Association Fall Conference

Registration is open for educators for the 2023 Fall Conference, October 21 in Farmington. Cost: $75 for members until October 1 Presentations: NMSTA is still soliciting proposals for the conference. They have a grant from Sandia Labs to pay a $400 stipend to 15 teacher-presenters who agree to model their presentations after best practices for […]

NMOST Fall into Place Conference – Day 1

NMOST will host its annual Out-of-School Time Conference on October 26th and 27th on a virtual platform. New Mexico's premier conference on afterschool and summer learning will include inspiring keynotes each day, followed by a slate of workshops on a wide variety of topics of interest to the out-of-school time community. Join us for inspiration, […]

Lights On Afterschool 2023

  Lights On Afterschool is the biggest day of the year for afterschool to make a splash online, get trending, and reach new audiences about the impact of afterschool programs.   Register your event today! 101923 Proclaimation Lights on Afterschool Day

NMOST Fall into Place Conference – Day 2

NMOST will host its annual Out-of-School Time Conference on October 26th and 27th on a virtual platform. New Mexico's premier conference on afterschool and summer learning will include inspiring keynotes each day, followed by a slate of workshops on a wide variety of topics of interest to the out-of-school time community. Join us for inspiration, […]

Explora: Making – Printmaking

Explora: Making - Printmaking Saturday, October 28 from 10:00am - Noon MT at Explora A workshop for educators, librarians and out-of-school time staff. Interested in Makerspace activities? Use the Maker mindset to make your own prints! You’ll explore the unconventional possibilities  using simple, common materials. Participants are eligible to receive a classroom visit on automata making activities […]

Explora: Rolling, Rolling, Rolling

Explora: Rolling, Rolling, Rolling Thursday, November 2 from 10:00am - Noon MT A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). What can you discover about how everyday shapes roll? Roll up and down and all around in this workshop. Participants receive NMAEYC membership. Register by October 20th for kit pickup or shipment for first […]

Brite Application Webinar

Brite Application Webinar Wednesday, November 8 @ 11:00AM MT This application webinar is an informational meeting for girl-serving informal science education programs interested in applying to BRITE Girls Online STEM Practices: Building Relevance and Identity to Transform Experiences, a Research in Service to Practice National Science Foundation Grant. During the webinar, we will review the goals […]

Afterschool in Native American and Tribal Communities: Perspective, Programs & Practices

A U.S. Department of Education Engage Every Student webinar hosted by the Afterschool Alliance. Learn about Native American families’ perspectives on afterschool programs, from what families are looking for to barriers to participation, and hear from programs serving youth and families in Native American and tribal communities.   Register

Choosing Toys to Inspire Young Girls in STEM

Choosing Toys to Inspire Young Girls in STEM -  Tuesday, November 14 at Noon MT Science and engineering toys have a long history of being marketed to boys. Now, toy designers – and the parents and caregivers purchasing toys – are moving for more equitable options when it comes to STEM toy offerings and the type of play […]

Setting the Stage: Unpacking the Data on High Quality Afterschool Arts Programs

Setting the Stage: Unpacking the Data on High Quality Afterschool Arts Programs - Thursday, November 16 @ 1:00pm Join the Afterschool Alliance and Forum for Youth Investment to unpack the findings from “Setting the Stage: Practical Ideas for Implementing High-Quality Afterschool Arts Programs,” which looks at how professional teaching artists, high-quality equipment, and dedicated, welcoming […]