QuantumGirls: Resources and Activities to Celebrate World Quantum Day (Virtual)
2025-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
Take a leap into the exciting world of quantum science with QuantumGirls! World Quantum Day is coming up on April 14, 2025. Join this exciting webinar to discover what quantum science is and why it matters.
QuantumGirls, developed by the National Girls Collaborative Project in collaboration with Montana State University, and supported by the US Air Force Research Laboratory, is an innovative and free STEM curriculum being designed for middle school girls. During this webinar, participants will hear from a dynamic panel of educators from Montana who have been implementing QuantumGirls with their students. Participants will explore sample activities from the QuantumGirls curriculum and walk away with resources to develop their own quantum-focused activities that will inspire and empower the next generation of girls in STEM on World Quantum Day – or all year round!

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Using Child Care Contracts to Expand Afterschool Access in Underserved Areas
2025-04-02 12:00 - 13:00
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is an over $12 billion federal investment that helps states support the child care needs of working families with children up to age 13.
In 2024, new federal regulations required state-led agencies administering CCDF to use at least some grants and contracts to fund guaranteed child care slots, including in underserved areas.
Join us for a webinar to explore this policy change as an opportunity for afterschool providers to collaborate with state agencies, identify service gaps, and explore ways school-age programs can be included in funding opportunities to meet underserved needs.
Speakers:

Jillian Luchner, Policy Director, Afterschool Alliance
Ryan Page, Director of Child Care, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Stephanie Barker, Interim Director, Kentucky Out of School-Alliance
Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
Ashlee Liska, Associate Director of Quality Initiatives, Missouri AfterSchool Network

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YEI Educator Power Hour: Business Simulation Workshop with MediaSpark
2025-04-07 14:00 - 15:00
Join us at 4 PM Eastern/3 PM Central for a fun, interactive workshop! We will play a business simulation using MediaSpark’s GoVenture. Educators will learn like students and have aha! moments on a new way to teach
This workshop is hosted by Young Entrepreneur Institute, where we believe every child should understand and experience entrepreneurship. Learn more about our programs at www.youngentrepreneurinstitute.org.
Contact echois@us.edu with any questions.

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Counted Out Film Screening & Lunch
2025-04-09 12:00 - 14:30 | Nick Salazar Performing Arts Center, 921 N. Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM, United States
Counted Out investigates the biggest crises of our time through an unexpected lens: math. In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win elections, the education we have access to, the jobs we get—all of it is underwritten by an invisible layer of math that few of us understand or even notice. But whether we know it or not, our numeric literacy—whether we can speak the language of math—is a critical determinant of social and economic power.
The Center for Teaching & Learning and the LANL Foundation is delighted to invite you to the 4th Lunch & Learn of Spring 2025. Join us for a free lunch, screening, and discussion of the thought-provoking documentary “Counted Out’ with Dr. Kersti Tyson.

Details of the event:
When: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Nick Salazar Performing Arts Center, 921 N. Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM
“Counted Out” investigates the biggest crises of our time through an unexpected lens: math.
This event is proudly sponsored by the LANL Foundation, the Center for Teaching and Learning at Northern New Mexico College, the Northern New Mexico STEAM Coalition, and Lina Germann Consulting.

Please register to book a spot and spread the word out to anyone who might get benefitted from this session. *This is an in person event, meet us at CFA Auditorium.

DNA Day Launch Prep Webinar
2025-04-10 14:00 - 15:00
Join STEM Next for a DNA Day Launch Prep Webinar to equip afterschool educators and teachers with the tools and inspiration needed to host an engaging classroom experience! We’ll break down everything from crafting a dynamic DNA Day lesson plan to exploring hands-on activities that will ignite youth curiosity about genetics and genomics.
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Afterschool Policy Pulse
2025-04-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-02 10:00 - 11:00
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 know what’s top of mind for you: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScatCxIspYzqu7wSl2T-OWV2iipwr4CHsZF8Ttyn2UDbD_4jQ/viewform

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Spring Lunch & Learn Series: Mindfulness, Presence and Listening for Leaders with Bobby Canosa-Carr, Enlighten Leadership Coaching
2025-04-14 11:30 - 12:30
Mindfulness, Presence and Listening for Leaders with Bobby Canosa-Carr, Enlighten Leadership Coaching
One of the primary challenges of leadership is our human tendency to react instinctively rather than to respond with intentionality. Making the shift from reactive leadership to responsive leadership requires the ability to be fully present, to listen deeply, and to notice what is often overlooked. In this workshop, participants will learn the science behind our reactive tendencies, and will practice easy-to-implement techniques that support mindfulness, presence, and the power of purposeful listening.

ACRES Coaching Resources Info Sessions
2025-04-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-21 12:30 - 13:30
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 made a lasting impact, with educators across 50 states embracing these tools and strategies. We’re proud to pass the baton to you, capable site directors, professional development specialists, and network leads. We know you will continue supporting the ripple effect of this STEM facilitation work. The modules, the handouts, and extensive videos are now yours to use, at your own pace. The ACRES team is available to provide support as you carry the work forward. Please reach out to acres@mmsa.org if you have questions or join us at one of our Zoom sessions where we will give you a tour of what is available.
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ACRES Coaching Resources Info Session
2025-04-16 09:30 - 10:30

Civic Saturday: The Future is Now: Youth Making a Difference
2025-04-19 08:30 - 11:00
Join the SciTech Institute for their first-ever Civic Saturday event! It will feature four incredible young people sharing their experiences of creating change in their community. The aim of Civic Saturday to bring young people from around the country to learn from one another and ask questions to help spur their civic action. Following the panel, we will transition into small group discussions to help youth make connections.
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The Cost of Cuts: Understanding the Broad Impact of SNAP Reductions on Health, Economy, and Community Resilience
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00
Join FRAC for a timely and urgent webinar exploring the devastating consequences of proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and how they would affect children, families, local economies, and healthcare systems nationwide. With the House narrowly voting to advance a Senate-approved budget resolution, Congress is now poised to negotiate a sweeping reconciliation bill that would cut $230 billion from the House Agriculture Committee. This cut would dramatically increase hunger and food insecurity, placing additional strain on states, retailers, schools, and healthcare providers—especially in already underserved communities. This conversation brings together experts from healthcare, government, and business to examine the real-world consequences of these decisions and to underscore why SNAP is not only an anti-hunger program—but a cornerstone of health equity, economic stability, and community resilience.

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YEI Power Hour: Youth Markets and Selling Opportunities
2025-04-23 14:00 - 15:00
Educator Power Hours are monthly, virtual, FREE professional development for educators. Our 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 so much more.
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Explora: Bubble Bubble (Virtual)
2025-04-24 10:00 - 12:00
Explore the power of surface tension as you try out a variety of wands, build bubble sculptures, create bubble art, and observe colors in bubbles. Gain ideas on how to integrate literature and science. You’ll immediately be able to use the ideas with your students!
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Register by April 12 for kit pick-up or shipment for first 20 registrants.
Login and materials kits can be shared.

Supporting Academic Success With School Breakfast: How to Increase Participation Among Older Youth
2025-04-24 13:00 - 14:00
School breakfast is associated with positive social, emotional, and academic outcomes; however, far too many secondary students skip this essential morning meal. Join FRAC and a panel of school nutrition professionals as we discuss the unique breakfast challenges and opportunities in middle and high schools. We will identify common barriers to breakfast participation, best practices to overcome those barriers, and how to engage the larger school community in the creation of a robust breakfast program.

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Explora: 3D Printing 101 (In Person)
2025-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Explora, 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
Excited about 3D printers but not sure where to start? Join us for 3D printing basics and learn how to print parts for Sphero robots. Take away ideas and activities you can immediately use with your students!
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Spring Lunch & Learn Series: What to Expect when you’re Expecting to be a Supervisor, Presented by Katherine Spinney
2025-04-28 11:30 - 12:30
Spring Lunch & Learn Series: What to Expect when you’re Expecting to be a Supervisor, Presented by Katherine Spinney

Less than half of those in supervisory roles receive training and support on how to do their jobs effectively. This results in frustration, burnout, and turnover for supervisors, staff, and students. The goal of this session is to ensure that you are set up for success before and throughout your time as a supervisor. It will provide you with the opportunity to think about what motivates you to become a supervisor, what you already have to make you successful, and what support you will need.

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Report Release Webinar: The Future of Youth Development: Building Systems and Strengthening Programs
2025-05-01 12:00 - 13:00
Please join the Board on Children, Youth, and Families on May 1, 2025, from 2-3 pm ET for the release of its new report, The Future of Youth Development: Building Systems and Strengthening Programs.
This report provides information to policymakers, funders, and youth development practitioners on the role out-of-school time (OST) programs play in child and youth development. The report examines OST programs’ effectiveness, identifies needed access and quality improvements, and outlines a future research agenda to ensure that OST programs continue to serve as an essential resource for all families, children, and youth.
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Explora: Supporting English Learners in STEAM (In-Person)
2025-05-06 15:30 - 17:00
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!
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Discover the Latest from YES with the Museum of Science of Boston!
2025-05-06 17:00 - 18:00
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. These challenges are scaffolded with age-appropriate engineering design processes, ensuring that every lesson encourages creativity, collaboration, and engagement.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get a sneak peek and discover how our newest units can support your students in becoming the next generation of problem solvers and innovators.
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Ready, STEM, Go!
2025-05-07 08:30 - 2025-05-08 12:00
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 professionals to:

Introduce high quality curriculum options that challenge youth to problem solve with curiosity and creativity,

Creating STEM programming for all,

Implement facilitation methods to promote an engineering mindset and positive STEM identity in youth.

The no-cost virtual conference will provide opportunities for OST professionals to network with peers from across the country, engage with speakers committed to supporting others in designing enriching STEM activities beyond the classroom and ignite excitement to help youth explore STEM and all the ways it can inspire and set their lives up for success!
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Discover Engineering in the Classroom & Beyond
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00
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 ET
Where: Zoom!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow educators and bring spring STEM energy into your learning space!
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Spring Lunch & Learn Series: How to Enhance a Summer Program using the Guiding Principles for Quality OST in New Mexico
2025-05-12 11:30 - 12:30
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.
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Explora: Adventures in Space (Virtual)
2025-05-14 14:00 - 16:00
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.
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Register by May 2 for kit pick up or shipment for first 20 registrants.
Logins and materials kits can be shared.

Spring Lunch & Learn Workshop Series: How to Stay Afloat When You're Overwhelmed
2025-05-19 11:30 - 12:30
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

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What's Next for Summer Learning Policies?
2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:00
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 threats on the horizon, this conversation will equip you with the information you need to navigate the next few months as Congress and the Administration continue to enact major legislation.
Who should attend? Summer program leaders, members of professional learning communities, advocates, and anyone invested in the future of summer learning and enrichment.
In this session, we’ll cover:

The latest federal policy changes and what they mean for your work
Potential risks to federal funding and how to prepare
What to expect in the coming months and how to take action

Together, we can continue to ensure every child has access to high-quality summer learning opportunities—no matter what lies ahead.
May 21, 2025
3-4pm ET/ 12-1pm PT
Virtual – Register to receive the link
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and stay engaged.

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YEI Educator Power Hour: Entrepreneurship through Art and Creation
2025-05-21 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.
The next Educator Power Hour on Entrepreneurship Through Art and Creative Design is on Wednesday, May 21, at 4-5 PM EST. Register by completing this form.
Contact echois@us.edu with any questions.

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Community Eligibility: A Proven Success
2025-05-22 13:00 - 14:00
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows high-need schools to offer all students school meals at no charge. CEP adoption has grown tremendously over the last decade, with more than 47,000 schools participating in the 2023-2024 school year. CEP is a win-win-win for children, families, and schools. By offering all students meals at no cost, CEP reduces stigma and increases participation in school breakfast and lunch. By increasing children’s access to healthy food at school, CEP supports household food budgets. By eliminating meal debt and reducing administrative burdens, CEP supports school food service operations. Join FRAC and a panel of experts as we discuss the many benefits CEP has brought to students, families, and schools nationwide.

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NYLC: Youth as Solutions Q&A Session
2025-05-28 11:00 - 12:00
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, education, environment, 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 they will participate in a guided service-learning experience from September through May, identifying and taking action on an issue in their community. Mini-grants for project implementation are included. Applications open until Sept. 4, 2025. Ready to learn more? Attend a YAS Q&A Session for a brief overview and answers to individual questions about the program or the application form.

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