Boosting School Budgets With Afterschool Suppers and Snacks It pays to serve afterschool suppers and snacks! Through the Afterschool Nutrition Programs, schools can receive reimbursement for every supper and snack served at eligible sites. This funding can add up! This webinar will showcase how school districts are drawing down funding to create financially viable afterschool […]
Create Your Own Astronomy Masterpiece to Inspire and Engage Join Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA and educators from the MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope Network in this interactive webinar! Learn how to remotely control a real telescope and create stunning astrophoto masterpieces using a simple image enhancement tool used by astronomers. Designed specifically for facilitators to include engaging digital and hands-on activities, this empowering event is your gateway to nurture […]
Einstein’s Incredible Universe Science Showcase Einstein’s Incredible Universe is a dynamic new media and engagement program designed to catalyze interest in space science and spark scientific curiosity in lifelong learners, with a special emphasis on impacting young women. Join NGCP for this special webinar to learn from the project’s leaders, researchers, and participants as they […]
Flipbooks and Stop Motion Animation Workshop A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours.) 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 August 10th for kit pickup or shipment for the first 20 […]
Expansion Strategies for Afterschool Suppers and Snacks While there has been important progress made on expanding the reach of afterschool suppers over the last ten years, there is still room to grow! Afterschool suppers and snacks are a critical support for the students that rely on free and reduced-price meals. As we head into the […]
Please join the Coalition for Science Learning in Early Childhood at Explora and the NM Museum of Natural History & Science Saturday, August 24, 2024 for the Summit for Early Science Learning 2024. Spanish interpretation will be available. Attendees will receive a swag bag with STEAM materials to use in their classrooms. Breakfast, lunch and a […]
Join the Afterschool Alliance for a webinar tailored to educators dedicated to empowering youth through STEM and civic engagement. This session features insights from experts at the Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society (CYESS), Earth Force, and Teen Science Café Network, offering you practical tools and fresh ideas to engage older youth in […]
Floaters and Sinkers A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours.) Roll up your sleeves and experiment! Modify materials to make them float or sink, and design a foil boat that will carry a cargo. Register by August 16th for kit pick up or shipment for the first 20 […]
Lights On Afterschool is back for its 25th year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 24, 2024, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all shapes and sizes […]
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, educational equity, environmental justice, 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 […]
