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 […]
Get practical strategies for supporting English learners in STEAM classrooms, focusing on language development while fostering deep engagement with content. Leave with lesson plans on space science you can implement immediately in your classroom! Register
Join us for our next webinar showcasing the four new units set to be released this summer. Whether you teach in-school or enrichment settings, we have engaging, student-tested, and educator-approved resources designed for YOU! Our new units are anchored by our YES framework for engineering learning that builds students’ problem-solving skills through real-world design challenges. […]
A national alliance of afterschool networks supported by the STEM Next Opportunity Fund are partnering to host a two-day virtual conference, shining a spotlight on resources, strategies and inspiration to boost out-of-school-time (OST) STEM programming. Sessions will highlight resources and programs that support the unique afterschool STEM program models and provide actionable steps for OST […]
Looking to spark creativity and problem-solving in your students? Join us for the Discover Engineering in the Classroom and Beyond webinar—a free session designed for educators in all learning spaces. You'll get an inside look at engaging, classroom-ready activities, hands-on resources, and proven programs that make engineering accessible and exciting for all learners. Date: May 7th, 2025 Time: 4PM […]
Spring Lunch & Learn Series: How to Enhance a Summer Program using the Guiding Principles for Quality OST in New Mexico More information about this workshop will be posted soon. Register
We’ll integrate literature as we explore space! Use what you discover to make your constellation viewer and gravity well. Ideas you can immediately use with your students. Register here *Virtual. Zoom link sent day before* Register by May 2 for kit pick up or shipment for first 20 registrants. Logins and materials kits can be […]
Have you ever found yourself showing up in a way that is less than your best? You may be extra reactionary with the youth in your program. You snap at your co-workers. The voice in your head screams “I’m DONE!” Presented by Lan Hailemariam, Co-Creator of the Flourish Lab, Coach, and Facilitator Register
The ACRES project is thrilled to usher in an exciting new chapter. Starting in mid-March, we’ll be offering all of our STEM coaching materials for FREE—giving leaders like you the tools and resources to keep reflecting on the STEM lessons offered at your sites and within your programs. ACRES and its team of coaches have already […]
Join the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) for an urgent and timely webinar exploring the evolving federal policy landscape impacting summer enrichment programs. Experts from groups representing local government (including Libraries and Parks & Rec), parents groups, and nonprofits will share their insight on the impact of the last four months. From recent policy shifts to funding […]
