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 […]

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 […]

Use code, cardboard, and ingenuity to create fun, interactive experiences with an adorable robot ball called a Sphero!  Register: https://forms.gle/93zYSrP7SVuu4kP77

Join us for activities exploring artificial intelligence for young learners. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! Register

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. Register

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! Register

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! Register here. […]