Strong relationships are the foundation of meaningful learning and mentorship is one of the most powerful ways to cultivate them. In this thought leaders session, we’ll explore how educators can build authentic, supportive, and empowering relationships with students through mentorship practices that foster trust, connection, and growth. We’ll dive into key questions, like: What do […]
Discover ways to use natural materials to represent math problems, find and understand math in nature, and use math to investigate authentic outdoor math problems in this training let by ACRES. Gain access to a hub of resources to explore, as well as activities you can use immediately. This is a free, LIVE, virtual workshop […]
In this ACRES training, OST staff learn tips and tricks to help them make STEM career connections early on in the school year. Participants experience several easy-to-implement strategies, including a photo elicitation activity, learn about how youth form STEM identities, and then learn how to conduct related activities with youth. This is a free, LIVE, […]
Complete the Girls Who Code interest form for a chance to network with tech industry professionals! If you are aged 18 - 26 and interested in elevating your early career tech journey, you are eligible to participate in Upskill Series! We are excited to offer this opportunity to our early career community. Speed Networking is […]
NMOST will be hosting a VIRTUAL roundtable in partnership with our Lt. Governor Howie Morales October 24th, 10am - Noon! Presenters will include: Attorney General Raul Torrez and staff from the New Mexico Department of Justice, who will join us to discuss efforts to preserve funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers in New Mexico. Jen […]
Want real-world advice on implementing YES engineering units? Join us for a fast-paced, story-rich webinar with classroom educators who’ve run YES in their schools. They’ll share which units they chose, how they prepped and organized materials, what facilitation moves kept students engaged, and the impact they saw in student collaboration, confidence, and problem-solving. Sign up here.
Hear from professionals in the tech industry on their various career journeys! Join Girls Who Code for an engaging discussion where experienced tech professionals will share insights into their career journeys and discuss current trends in the industry. Whether you’re interested in tech as a career path, or want to explore it as a potential […]
Join Every Hour Counts on Thursday, October 30 from 2-3pm ET for a conversation exploring key findings from the Power of Us Workforce Survey, a national study led by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and commissioned by The Wallace Foundation. With responses from more than 10,000 youth-serving professionals, this cross-sector survey offers a first-of-its-kind look at the […]
The School Breakfast Program plays a vital role in supporting both student health and academic success by ensuring that every child starts the day with the nutrition they need to learn and thrive. Grounded in science-based nutrition standards, school breakfasts promote healthy growth and development, while also supporting school attendance, improving classroom behavior, and enhancing […]
For many youth, afterschool and summer programs are where sparks of interest in science, technology, engineering, and math begin. To help programs turn that interest into career pathways, STEM Next created the Career-Connected Learning Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers. The Framework helps programs explicitly embed career connections into their activities in ways that are practical, […]
