Join the Smithsonian Science Education Center virtually on Thursday, June 5th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM to learn more about resources to promote accessibility and inclusion in K-12 classrooms. This session will also detail the design and production of the Zero Barriers in K-12 STEM Education Sourcebook—a resource guide and collection of first-hand narratives […]
NMOST will be hosting a VIRTUAL roundtable in partnership with our Lt. Governor Howie Morales June 6th, 10am -noon. Research and testimonies will highlight OST’s critical role in student success, workforce development, and public safety. Real-world impact of OST programs funded by PED, CYFD and ECECD will be presented together with impact stories from schools […]
Get ready to play! Join NGCP for this fun and interactive webinar to learn how to leverage an interdisciplinary STEAM approach to foster young children's curiosity through authentic play-based learning. 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 […]
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 […]
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. Register
For over fifty years, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) has provided funding to help cover the cost of nutritious snacks and meals served at eligible child care centers and family child care homes. Research shows that CACFP supports good nutrition and quality care in early care and education settings, yet the program […]
Get charged up about electricity! We’ll integrate literature as we explore static electricity and basic circuits. Use what you discover to make your own scribble bot that wiggles and draws on paper. Ideas you can immediately use with your students! Register
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a powerful tool in combatting childhood hunger by increasing students’ access to healthy school meals. CEP has been shown to strengthen food security, improve children’s diet, and bolster school meal participation, all while reducing administrative and operational burdens for school nutrition departments. The 2024-2025 school year saw significant increases […]
Join guest experts, Melissa Moritz (Alliance for Learning Innovation) and Jeff Weld (STEM Education Coalition), as we explore how federal policy translates into classroom impact. Drawing from their extensive experience spanning the White House, Department of Education, and frontline teaching, they discuss strategies for expanding access to high-quality STEM learning, building sustainable workforce pathways, and […]
