Lights On Afterschool is back for its 26th year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 23, 2025, 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 […]
A healthy breakfast is more than a meal—it’s the foundation for a student’s focus, energy, and academic success. Yet too many students are missing out. This webinar will explore why school breakfast matters for student well-being and achievement, and how schools can collaborate with students, families, and anti-hunger advocates to break down barriers to participation. […]
Join STEM Next for a national back-to-school launch event to spotlight Career-Connected Learning: A Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers, STEM Next’s bold new tool designed to accelerate and expand career-connected learning in afterschool and summer programs across the country. Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST This event marks the start of a […]
Families and communities play a vital role in helping young people see STEM as part of their future. In this training session, attendees will explore STEM Next’s Career-Connected Learning Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers, with a focus on Family and Community Engagement. Participants will learn practical strategies to involve parents, caregivers, and community partners in […]
Discover ready-to-use activities which support young students’ understanding of patterns, sequencing, and other skills needed for coding. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! Register
Welcome to the Policy Pulse! 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 […]
Join NGCP for a compelling webinar with Oyanova co-founders, Jessica and Emily Esquivel. Discover how the Esquivels utilize their backgrounds in science and psychotherapy, and their commitment to community, to cultivate well-being, innovation, and generational wealth. Register
Ensuring that all children in the United States have the opportunity to grow and thrive requires significant public spending at all levels of government. With major federal investments for kids set to decline in the coming years, advocates need to explore new strategies to maintain, sustain, and expand support at the state level. One promising […]
Join FRAC for a webinar celebrating the second year of the Summer EBT program. Hear from state agency representatives on how implementation played out in 2025, the successes they have had this summer, and their thoughts on best practices in the program for the coming years. Register
2025 NASA Space Apps, Albuquerque: Webinar Registration "Albuquerque, we have a problem..." 🌍 NASA International Space Apps Challenge, Albuquerque: Informational Webinar First time hearing about the NASA International Space Apps Challenge? Heard about the prizes and want to know how to win? Whether you're a coder, artist, student, scientist, or someone who wants to make the […]
