A U.S. Department of Education Engage Every Student webinar hosted by the Afterschool Alliance. Learn about Native American families’ perspectives on afterschool programs, from what families are looking for to barriers to participation, and hear from programs serving youth and families in Native American and tribal communities.   Register

Choosing Toys to Inspire Young Girls in STEM -  Tuesday, November 14 at Noon MT Science and engineering toys have a long history of being marketed to boys. Now, toy designers – and the parents and caregivers purchasing toys – are moving for more equitable options when it comes to STEM toy offerings and the type of play […]

Setting the Stage: Unpacking the Data on High Quality Afterschool Arts Programs - Thursday, November 16 @ 1:00pm Join the Afterschool Alliance and Forum for Youth Investment to unpack the findings from “Setting the Stage: Practical Ideas for Implementing High-Quality Afterschool Arts Programs,” which looks at how professional teaching artists, high-quality equipment, and dedicated, welcoming […]

Explora: Crazy about Chromatography Thursday, November 16, 2023 A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers - 2 CEU hours Investigate colored markers, food coloring, and candy to see what unexpected colors each contains! Register by November 6 for kit pick up or shipment for first 20 registrants. Share a login […]

Explora: 3D Printing Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Explora A workshop for educators, librarians, and OST Staff. For beginners and intermediates - Discover the fun behind 3D printing! You’ll explore the possibilities of filaments using simple tools and software, and learn how to incorporate them into many activities. Participants are eligible to receive a classroom […]

Explora: Oceans of Possibilities Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 10am - Noon A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). Bring clouds, rain, and oceans to you! Explore a paper mountain watershed, engineer an acequia, and more in this two-hour virtual workshop! Register by November 27 for kit […]

Summer EBT Deep Dive: Eligibility - Thursday, December 14 @ 1:00pm Mountain Join the Food Research & Action Center for a deep dive into Summer EBT eligibility. This webinar will clarify misconceptions around who is eligible and ineligible and answer questions based on available guidance and statutory language. https://frac.org/events  

The New York Life Foundation is set to award 40 grants to out-of-school time (OST) programs serving youth through their Aim High local grant program. Join us for a webinar on January 11 at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about this funding opportunity, eligibility requirements, and expectations. Speakers will include Marlyn Torres, Senior Program […]

STEM Santa Fe is excited to announce January's STEM Pathways for Girls Workshop! In a collaboration between Explora and STEM Santa Fe, we present to our families an all expense paid field trip to Explora's newest teen center: X Studio. Explora has kindly covered the cost for a bus to take our STEM Santa Fe STEM Pathways for Girls students (and some parent […]

Explora: Intro to Micro:bits Saturday, January 20 from 10:00AM - Noon at Explora A workshop for educators, librarians, and OST Staff. Want to get into computer science and coding? In this workshop, you will learn how to use simple, common materials with micro:bit microcontrollers in creative ways. This an introduction with no previous coding experience […]