Integrating STEM and Social-Emotional Learning in OST Programming

Integrating STEM and Social-Emotional Development In OST Programming Academics and educators, are you ready to dive into insights at the intersection of STEM education and social-emotional development (SED)? Join us for a webinar on A Systematic Review of STEM Learning and Social-Emotional Development in Out-of-School Time Programming. This NSF-funded study synthesized over two decades of […]

ACRES Monthly Math Taster Events: Fluency Math Games (Virtual)

ACRES (Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM) is excited to be offering monthly Math Tasters. Come engage in MMSA’s own fluency math games and activities that support students in learning math facts and becoming fluent in computation while having fun in the process! Register

Voices of Change Panel: Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (Virtual)

As part of Civic Learning Week, we are excited to present “Voices of Change Panel: Service-Learning and Civic Engagement.” This insightful panel discussion will bring together youth, educators, and service-learning experts to discuss the pivotal role of service-learning in fostering civic engagement and empowering the next generation of leaders. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of […]

Explora: Get Charged Up (Virtual)

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. Register here *Virtual. Zoom link sent day before* Register by March 1 for kit pick […]

NSLA Summer Planning Bootcamp Day 1

Summer Planning Bootcamp: Destination Summer Learning NSLA's free virtual Summer Planning Bootcamp is a live, virtual deep dive for program innovation and student success. Who Should Attend? Anyone who works with youth during the summer months or cares about summer learning. Leaders from schools, community-based programs, camps, libraries, outdoor education programs, and more. View Sponsorship Opportunities or Register as a sponsor to […]

Afterschool Policy Pulse

Welcome to the Afterschool Policy Pulse! 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 […]

A Deep Dive into the Community Eligibility Provision (Virtual)

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows high-need schools to offer all students school meals at no charge. CEP reduces barriers to school meal participation, eases the administrative and operational burdens faced by school nutrition departments, and is an effective tool in the fight against childhood hunger. In the 2023-2024 school year, one out of every […]

The Future of Support for Girls and Women in STEM

Given the current landscape, what does support for empowering girls and women in STEM look like going forward? Join us for this important panel discussion with members of NGCP’s Board of Directors who bring expertise in STEM, education, policy, and research. Register

Explora: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive STEAM (Virtual)

Learn how to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies and activities that foster an inclusive and equitable classroom environment. You'll explore how to leverage students' cultural and linguistic strengths as assets to enhance STEAM learning experiences. Walk away with activities you can implement immediately with students! Register Virtual - Zoom link sent the day before

QuantumGirls: Resources and Activities to Celebrate World Quantum Day (Virtual)

Take a leap into the exciting world of quantum science with QuantumGirls! World Quantum Day is coming up on April 14, 2025. Join this exciting webinar to discover what quantum science is and why it matters. QuantumGirls, developed by the National Girls Collaborative Project in collaboration with Montana State University, and supported by the US Air Force […]