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STEM Pathways For Girls Monthly Workshop Exploring Personality Psychology
2025-03-08 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver)
STEM Pathways For Girls Monthly Workshop
Exploring Personality Psychology
STEM Pathways For Girls Monthly Workshops: Calling all young women, non-binary, and non-gender conforming students in grades 5-8! Ignite your passion for STEM at our upcoming STEM Pathways for Girls Monthly Workshop. Join us for fun hands-on workshops, and incredible insights from women leading the way in science, technology, engineering, and math.
About the Workshop: With the guidance of Museum Educator Amida McNulty—who holds a degree in Psychology and Educational Studies from Carleton College and has spent three years developing Social Emotional Learning curriculum for elementary students at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum—students will:
Learn how psychologists study personality
Identify their Big 5 OCEAN Traits
Gain insight into their strengths and weaknesses
Decipher between science and pseudoscience in psychology
Workshop Details:
When: Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Classroom 612, Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87508
Registration is free but seats are very limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore personality psychology and gain valuable insights about yourself in a supportive and engaging environment.

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ACRES Monthly Math Taster Events: Fluency Math Games (Virtual)
2025-03-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-06 11:00 - 17:00
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!
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Integrating STEM and Social-Emotional Learning in OST Programming
2025-02-27 13:00 - 14:00
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 research, policy, and practice, analyzing 709 references and uncovering key trends and gaps in how STEM+SED skills are conceptualized, implemented, and assessed in OST programs for youth aged 5–18. This study was funded by NSF award #2115868.

What You’ll Learn:
The “three pillars” of STEM+SED integration: Phenomena (the knowing), Implementation (the doing), and Assessment (the result).

The astounding rise of STEM+SED research—a 1000% increase since 2000—and the role of federal agencies, foundations, and research institutions in this growth.

Strategies, from hands-on learning to collaborative and creative youth expression, that support over 100 STEM+SED skills.

Theories and insights to strengthen research designs and tools for evaluating STEM+SED outcomes in youth programs

Presented by Patty Allen, PhD
and Gil G. Noam, EdD.

Why Attend?
Whether you’re conducting research, designing programs, or applying for OST STEM grants, this webinar will provide valuable insights into bridging research, policy, and practice to advance the “double bottom line” of STEM and SED.

Date: Thursday, February 27

Time: 3 PM EST

Location: https://bit.ly/ISRYwebinar

Cost: Free

Importance of Youth Workers in Preparing Youth for the Future of Work
2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join Big Thought Institute, Afterschool Alliance, Mizzen Education, AIR and Rebecca Goldberg Consulting for the second webinar in a series. The conversation will delve deeper into both research and practice around the preparation and support of the OST field’s workforce, highlighting insights from The Power of Us Workforce Survey and the importance of relationships, mentoring, identity formation, the value of lived experiences, and collaboration.

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NYLC: Youth as Solutions Peackemaking Q&A Session
2025-02-26 15:00 - 15:30
Join us for an info session on the Youth as Solutions – Peacemaking Cohort!
The Youth as Solutions – Peacemaking Cohort empowers young leaders in grades 6-12 to take action on issues of conflict resolution, community building, and building peace in their schools and communities. Leadership teams, alongside an adult mentor, will engage in a guided service-learning experience from March – September 2025, identifying local challenges and implementing solutions that promote understanding, collaboration, and social change. Participants will receive training, resources, and mini-grants to support their projects.
Want to learn more? Attend a Youth as Solutions Q&A Session to get an overview of the program and answers to any questions about the application process.
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YEI Educator Power Hour (Virtual)
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:00
YEI Power Hours are hosted by Young Entrepreneur Institute, where we believe every child should understand and experience entrepreneurship. Learn more about our programs at www.youngentrepreneurinstitute.org.
Our next Educator Power Hour, Leadership, is Wednesday, February 26th at 4 PM Eastern / 3 PM Central. Register by filling out the form.
Contact echois@us.edu with any questions.

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Explora: Colorlicious (Virtual)
2025-02-20 14:00 - 16:00
Combining colors can yield surprising results. What happens when you mix pigments? What happens when you mix colored light? Learn to use chromatography to separate colors and find the hidden colors in everyday objects such as markers and coated candies. Ideas you can immediately use with your students!
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*Zoom link sent day before*
Register by February 8 for kit pick-up or shipment for the first 20 registrants.
Login and materials kits can be shared.

Summer Meals: Serving Kid-Friendly, High-Quality Meals (Virtual)
2025-02-20 13:00 - 14:00
Serving kid-friendly, high-quality meals is a key strategy for attracting children to summer meals sites and encouraging participation all summer long. Join this webinar to hear from speakers about developing strong menus, as well as opportunities to reduce food waste and boost quality and appeal.

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Easy and Engaging Activities to Maximize Students' Out-of-School Time
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:00
Looking for innovative ways to keep your students engaged and learning outside of the classroom? In this dynamic webinar, we’ll explore practical, fun, and effective activities designed to maximize students’ out-of-school time. You’ll discover a variety of creative ideas that encourage learning through play, problem-solving, and hands-on experiences, all while fostering curiosity and critical thinking. Join us in our quest to make out-of-school time fun and productive!
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NYLC: Youth as Solutions Peacemaking Q&A Session
2025-02-20 10:00 - 10:30

Afterschool Webinar: Leveraging Youth Sports to Support Positive Youth Development
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00
Physical activity has the power to unlock transformative benefits for young people—fostering connections with peers and caring mentors, improving mental health and mood, boosting academic performance, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Out-of-school time programs that incorporate sports are uniquely positioned to create supportive environments where youth can grow, thrive, and realize their full potential.
We invite you to join us for a webinar featuring presentations and a panel discussion with experts from The Aspen Institute, Lakeshore Foundation, and the 318 Foundation. See how these programs have successfully integrated sports into their programming and hear strategies for implementing or enhancing sports programming to support positive youth development.
Speakers:

Dan Gilbert, Director of Whole Child Initiatives, Afterschool Alliance
Lori Watkins, Coordinator of Recreation and Athletics, Lakeshore Foundation
Kristin Kelly, Program Director, 318 Foundation
Kyra Lambert, Program Coordinator, 318 Foundation
Sean Brock (Moderator), National Advisor II of Whole Child Health, Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Jennifer Brown Lerner, Deputy Director, Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program

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Explora: 3D Printing 101 (In-Person)
2025-02-18 16:00 - 18:00
Excited about 3D printers but not sure where to start? Join us for 3D printing basics and how to print parts for Sphero robots. Take away ideas and activities you can immediately use with your students.
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Tuesday February 18, 2025
4 pm – 6 pm
Explora 1701 Mountain Rd NW ABQ, NM 87104
Registration is limited to 8 participants.
Please contact Explora with questions – education@explora.us

Afterschool Policy Pulse
2025-02-14 10:00 - 11:00
Join us this Friday, February 14, for our first 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 know what’s top of mind for you.
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NYLC: The Future of Leadership Starts Here (Virtual)
2025-02-12 13:30 - 14:15
Join us for an exciting event on February 12 from 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CST, as we unveil BIG updates that will shape the future of our work with youth, educators, and communities!
For over four decades, NYLC has stood as the leading expert in service-learning in the United States. As we have witnessed rapid and remarkable changes in how young people engage with their communities over these last few years, we are excited to announce that NYLC is embracing a new era that reflects our commitment to evolving alongside the young people we serve.
This 45-minute webinar will highlight how NYLC is evolving to meet the needs of young people. Be the first to hear from our leadership team and learn how you can be part of this journey! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect and collaborate with champions of youth leadership and service-learning. =
Register today to reserve your spot!

NSLA: Summer Planning Bootcamp Day 2
2025-02-11 08:00 - 17:00
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 support Summer Planning Bootcamp or reachout to Natalia Sol at nsol@summerlearning.org

Register Today!

Summer Planning Bootcamp Schedule
Day 2: Friday, March 14 from 1:00-3:00pm EST
Welcome and Introduction: The Power of Quality Partnerships
Panel 1: Community & Partnerships Building and maintaining strong linkages with community organizations, families, and other partners to support youth success.
Panel 2: Data Collection & Quality Matters Creating a quality improvement cycle with all program stakeholders.
Panel 3: Innovations in Summer Learning Learning that matters, building skills, and providing opportunities.

With Panelists From
•AASA, The School Superintendents Association
•Alabama Department of Education
•Every Hour Counts
•Gallup
•Innovative Camp Company
•Learning Policy Institute
•National 4-H Council
•National Urban League
•Policy Studies Associates
•San Francisco Public Library
•UnidosUS
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STEM Pathways for Girls Monthly Workshop: Polymers, Plastics, and Sustainability
2025-02-08 09:30 - 11:30
STEM Pathways For Girls Monthly Workshops: Calling all young women, non-binary, and non-gender conforming students in grades 5-8! Ignite your passion for STEM at our upcoming STEM Pathway for Girls Monthly Workshops. Join us for fun hands-on workshops, and incredible insights from women leading the way in science, technology, engineering, and math.
About the Workshop: We’re excited to announce our Polymers, Plastics, and Sustainability Workshop as part of the STEM Pathways for Girls Monthly Workshops!
This hands-on workshop is perfect for 5th-8th grade students who identify as female, nonbinary, or non-gender-conforming and are eager to explore the fascinating world of polymers and sustainability.
Workshop Details:
When: Saturday, Feb 8th, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Classroom 612, Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87508
Presenter/s and Activities: Led by Dr. Hannah Dedmon, Polymer Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, students will:

Discover what polymers are through interactive demos and learn where they occur in nature.
Grow their own polymer chains from seaweed.
Extract polymers from strawberries.
Create plastics from biobased/plant materials.

Students will also discuss the challenges of recycling plastics and explore eco-friendly alternatives to help improve our world.
Seats are limited, and registration is free! Don’t miss this chance to get hands-on with polymer science and sustainability alongside a leading expert in the field.
Register now to save your spot!: https://www.stemsantafe.org/programs/stem-pfg

Cultivating Changemakers: A Panel Discussion on Youth Leadership
2025-02-05 15:30 - 17:00
In celebration of Youth Leadership Month, we invite you to join us for “Cultivating Changemakers: A Panel Discussion on Youth Leadership”. This dynamic event will bring together inspiring young leaders, educators, and youth advocates to explore the critical role of youth in shaping their communities and the world. Through engaging dialogue and powerful stories, we will highlight how youth leadership, voice, and action are driving positive change.
Discussion topics will include:

The importance of youth leadership in today’s world.
Empowering youth to find and use their voice for advocacy and change.
Real-life examples of youth-led initiatives and their impact.
Strategies for fostering leadership skills and civic engagement among young people.
Overcoming challenges and barriers faced by young leaders.

Who Should Attend:

Students and young adults
Educators and school administrators
Youth program coordinators
Community leaders and activists
Parents and guardians
Anyone interested in youth development and leadership

Free

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Summer Meals: Planning and Preparing for Summer 2025 (Virtual)
2025-01-30 13:00 - 14:00
There may be snow on the ground but now is the perfect time to start planning for summer meals expansion. This webinar will provide a 101 on the Summer Nutrition Programs, including program requirements for both congregate and non-congregate models, as well as tips for getting started or growing your program.

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Explora: Flipbooks and Stop Motion Animation Workshop (Virtual)
2025-01-29 10:00 - 14:00
Discover ready-to-go activities which will support young students’ understanding of sequencing and storytelling. Explore digital tools appropriate for learners of all ages.
Register by January 17 for kit pick up or shipment for first 20 registrants.
Register here
Virtual – Zoom link sent the day before

YEI Educator Power Hour (Virtual)
2025-01-27 14:00 - 15:00
Educator Power Hours are monthly, virtual, FREE professional development for educators. The Young Entrepreneur Institute’s goal is to provide tools for the classroom that focus on entrepreneurship and life skill-building.
Our Power Hours focus on a variety of topics including marketing, financial figuring, creativity, and more.
Our next Educator Power Hour, Guest Speakers in the Classroom, is Monday, January 27th at 4 PM Eastern. Register by filling out the form.
Contact echois@us.edu with any questions.

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Exploring the Possibilities: 505 Thrives (In-Person)
2025-01-25 08:30 - 13:00
NMNWSE invites middle school and high school young women in Albuquerque and surrounding communities to attend a one day conference with hands-on technical career workshops designed to help students explore STEM career options.
Lunch and morning snacks will be provided to all.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/243254176401147
When:
January 25, 2025
8:30am – 1:00pm
Where:
UNM School of Engineering
210 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Interested teachers and students should contact:
Sandra, Coordinator
e: 505thrives@gmail.com

NMOST's Advocacy Day at the Roundhouse (In-Person)
2025-01-24 09:00 - 14:00
Join us from 9 AM – 2 PM in the 8 tables closest to the Rotunda in the East and West Halls of History. This is a chance to show up and advocate for increased funding levels for out-of-school time programs in New Mexico. Visit nmlegis.gov/Members/Find_My_Legislator to find and contact your legislators and set up a meeting.
Address: 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
Don’t miss our press conference in the Rotunda at 10 AM!
OST leaders, staff, parents, youth, and community members are invited!
Contact igates@nmost.org if you have any questions

Summer EBT Deep Dive: Strategies for Creating a Strong Application (Virtual)
2025-01-23 13:00 - 14:00
States are required to have a statewide Summer EBT application for Summer 2025. Join FRAC and our state and industry partners to hear about best practices for ensuring successful roll-out in 2025. This webinar will feature an overview of the optional application system available from USDA, as well as state options for setting up user-friendly application systems for this summer.

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Engineers Week 2025: Engaging Kids in Engineering (Virtual)
2025-01-22 10:00 - 11:00
You can make a big difference as volunteers and educators during Engineers Week. Not sure where to start? We can help! Join us on January 22 to learn how to talk about engineering so kids will listen, how to lead hands-on activities, and other ways you can get involved.
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2025 Youth Leadership Summit (Virtual)
2025-01-20 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for NYLC’s annual, virtual Youth Leadership Summit, where youth from around the nation will come together and engage in civics! This year’s Summit will be held on January 20th, a day to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in order to engage with his legacy of civic leadership as we explore serving in our own communities.
Led by youth and for youth, the Youth Leadership Summit is a space to learn from youth leaders, dive into dynamic discussions with peers from diverse backgrounds, and expand leadership and critical thinking skills. Through virtually participating in breakout sessions and large group activities, you will get the chance to cultivate valuable relationships with like-minded individuals and hone your ability to communicate your plans for social change effectively.
With this year’s theme of youth civic engagement, you’ll learn about the possibility of leading your community by creating a non-profit, a startup, or a school club centered around issues you care about. You will also learn how your career can be an ongoing testament of being engaged in solving important civic issues within your community.
Between speakers, we will have interactive breakout rooms, trivia, group projects, icebreakers, and deep discussions. So, don’t miss out on this day; we’re excited to see you there!

Youth Leadership Summit Agenda:

11:00 AM – Introduction
11:15 AM – Speaker Presentation: Larissa May / Daniella Ivanir, youth engagement leaders with #HalfTheStory, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the next generation’s relationship with social media and teaching them to advocate for their digital health.
11:45 AM – Kahoot!
12:00 PM – Speaker Presentation: Eric Zhu, a high school senior who co-founded the start up Aviato, a platform for private market data. In pursuing his passion, he was faced with the real challenge of being underestimated because of his young age. Despite this, he raised $20 million from investors and plans to further his work by creating a climate fintech start up.
12:30 PM – Group Activity
1:00 PM – Break Time!
1:15 PM – Speaker Presentation: Bernice Espinoza, a civil rights lawyer focusing on combating social justice issues through her career. She specializes in criminal law, immigration law, and outside of work, spends her time immersed in continuing to help her community.
1:45 PM – Regards / Closing Survey
Please note that all times are in CST.

Meet the speakers:

Bernice Espinoza

Bernice Espinoza is a civil rights lawyer focusing on combating social justice issues through her career. She specializes in criminal law, immigration law, and outside of work, spends her time immersed in continuing to help her community. She will be able to provide insight on how your future career path and active community service can be a way to engage in civics.

Daniella Ivanir

As the Youth Engagement and Advocacy Associate at #HalfTheStory, Daniella develops programs that empower youth leaders with tools to advocate for a more equitable and healthy digital landscape for future generations. Her journey in peer support began at 15 as a suicide hotline volunteer for TeenLine, and later founded Lean On Me UC Berkeley, the first anonymous peer emotional support hotline on her college campus.

Larissa May

Larissa May is a digital wellness entrepreneur and the founder of #HalfTheStory, a non-profit dedicated to improving the next generation’s relationship with technology. Larissa founded #HalfTheStory after facing her own struggles with social media, and has spent the past 10 years driving the rapidly growing global movement towards digital wellness.

Eric Zhu

Eric Zhu is a high school senior who co-founded the start up Aviato, a platform for private market data. In pursuing his passion, he was faced with the challenge of being underestimated because of his age. Despite this, he raised $20 million from investors and plans to further his work by creating a climate fintech start up. He is a prime example of the power of youth in adult-run spaces and will give insight on how to engage with decision-makers that will invest in your projects.

Why should you attend the Youth Leadership Summit?

Expand your knowledge
Foster valuable relationships
Enhance your leadership skills
Cultivate critical thinking skills
Connect with like-minded peers and professionals
Personal growth, skill development, and networking
Learn how to generate positive change in your communities and beyond!

Afterschool Alliance Webinar: Policy and Funding in 2025: State and City Initiatives (Virtual)
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00
Twenty-seven states now have dedicated funding for afterschool and summer programs in their budgets, with eleven states creating new funding streams in the past three years. As federal relief funds run out, state and local governments must find ways to continue or expand access to quality afterschool and summer programs. Hear from state and city leaders about how they’ve worked with lawmakers to prioritize afterschool programs and learn how you can get involved in efforts to increase public investments in these programs.
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Blending and Braiding Series: Strategies for Leveraging Nonprofit Organization Resources and Supports (Virtual)
2025-01-16 11:00 - 12:00
To effectively support young people across the country America’s public schools partner with nonprofits and other external organizations. These partnerships can allow schools to access funding and services they do not have the capacity to apply for or provide on their own. This session will feature leaders from nonprofit networks and community-based organizations that are leading the way in scaling effective practices by utilizing a mix of federal, state, and local funding.
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YES Enrichment: Unlock STEM Potential through Informal Learning (Virtual)
2025-01-15 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for an engaging webinar designed for enrichment educators, where we’ll explore a dynamic engineering curriculum tailored to inspire creativity and problem-solving in young learners. This session will showcase YES’s socially-engaged engineering that brings engineering concepts to life, making them accessible and fun. Participants will learn how to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation through engineering challenges, while also gaining practical tips on integrating these activities into afterschool or enrichment programs. Whether you’re new to engineering education or looking to expand your teaching toolkit, this webinar will provide valuable strategies to engage students in STEM learning.
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Afterschool Alliance Webinar: Policy and Funding in 2025: White House and Congress (Virtual)
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00
The new year marks the start of the 119th Congress and a new administration. Washington will focus on various policy priorities, both new and ongoing, from enhancing government efficiency to restructuring federal tax policy. Presenters will discuss what to expect regarding federal education policy and how it could affect afterschool and summer learning programs. They will also discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with the new policies and share ways parents, students, program leaders, and afterschool supporters can take action to emphasize the importance of these programs for families and communities.
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