Educator Power Hours are monthly, virtual, FREE professional development for educators. The Young Entrepreneur Institute's 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 more. Our next Educator Power Hour, Guest Speakers in the Classroom, […]

Discover ready-to-go activities which will support young students’ understanding of sequencing and storytelling. Explore digital tools appropriate for learners of all ages. Register by January 17 for kit pick up or shipment for first 20 registrants. Register here Virtual - Zoom link sent the day before  

There may be snow on the ground but now is the perfect time to start planning for summer meals expansion. This webinar will provide a 101 on the Summer Nutrition Programs, including program requirements for both congregate and non-congregate models, as well as tips for getting started or growing your program.  Register

In celebration of Youth Leadership Month, we invite you to join us for “Cultivating Changemakers: A Panel Discussion on Youth Leadership”. This dynamic event will bring together inspiring young leaders, educators, and youth advocates to explore the critical role of youth in shaping their communities and the world. Through engaging dialogue and powerful stories, we […]

ACRES (Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM) is excited to be offering monthly Math Tasters. Come engage in MMSA’s own fluency math games and activities that support students in learning math facts and becoming fluent in computation while having fun in the process! Register

STEM Pathways For Girls Monthly Workshops: Calling all young women, non-binary, and non-gender conforming students in grades 5-8! Ignite your passion for STEM at our upcoming STEM Pathway for Girls Monthly Workshops. Join us for fun hands-on workshops, and incredible insights from women leading the way in science, technology, engineering, and math. About the Workshop:  We’re excited to announce […]

Summer Planning Bootcamp: Destination Summer Learning NSLA's free virtual Summer Planning Bootcamp is a live, virtual deep dive for program innovation and student success. Who Should Attend? Anyone who works with youth during the summer months or cares about summer learning. Leaders from schools, community-based programs, camps, libraries, outdoor education programs, and more. View Sponsorship Opportunities or Register as a sponsor to […]

Join us for an exciting event on February 12 from 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CST, as we unveil BIG updates that will shape the future of our work with youth, educators, and communities! For over four decades, NYLC has stood as the leading expert in service-learning in the United States. As we have witnessed […]

Join us this Friday, February 14, for our first 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 […]

Excited about 3D printers but not sure where to start? Join us for 3D printing basics and how to print parts for Sphero robots. Take away ideas and activities you can immediately use with your students. Register Tuesday February 18, 2025 4 pm - 6 pm Explora 1701 Mountain Rd NW ABQ, NM 87104 Registration […]

Physical activity has the power to unlock transformative benefits for young people—fostering connections with peers and caring mentors, improving mental health and mood, boosting academic performance, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Out-of-school time programs that incorporate sports are uniquely positioned to create supportive environments where youth can grow, thrive, and realize their full potential. We invite […]

Join us for an info session on the Youth as Solutions – Peacemaking Cohort! The Youth as Solutions – Peacemaking Cohort empowers young leaders in grades 6-12 to take action on issues of conflict resolution, community building, and building peace in their schools and communities. Leadership teams, alongside an adult mentor, will engage in a guided service-learning […]

Looking for innovative ways to keep your students engaged and learning outside of the classroom? In this dynamic webinar, we’ll explore practical, fun, and effective activities designed to maximize students’ out-of-school time. You’ll discover a variety of creative ideas that encourage learning through play, problem-solving, and hands-on experiences, all while fostering curiosity and critical thinking. […]

Serving kid-friendly, high-quality meals is a key strategy for attracting children to summer meals sites and encouraging participation all summer long. Join this webinar to hear from speakers about developing strong menus, as well as opportunities to reduce food waste and boost quality and appeal. Register

Combining colors can yield surprising results. What happens when you mix pigments? What happens when you mix colored light? Learn to use chromatography to separate colors and find the hidden colors in everyday objects such as markers and coated candies. Ideas you can immediately use with your students! Register here *Zoom link sent day before* […]

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. Our next Educator Power Hour, Leadership, is Wednesday, February 26th at 4 PM Eastern / 3 PM Central. Register by filling out the form. Contact echois@us.edu with any questions. Register

Join us for an info session on the Youth as Solutions – Peacemaking Cohort! The Youth as Solutions – Peacemaking Cohort empowers young leaders in grades 6-12 to take action on issues of conflict resolution, community building, and building peace in their schools and communities. Leadership teams, alongside an adult mentor, will engage in a guided service-learning […]

Join Big Thought Institute, Afterschool Alliance, Mizzen Education, AIR and Rebecca Goldberg Consulting for the second webinar in a series. The conversation will delve deeper into both research and practice around the preparation and support of the OST field’s workforce, highlighting insights from The Power of Us Workforce Survey and the importance of relationships, mentoring, identity formation, the value of lived experiences, and collaboration. […]

Integrating STEM and Social-Emotional Development In OST Programming Academics and educators, are you ready to dive into insights at the intersection of STEM education and social-emotional development (SED)? Join us for a webinar on A Systematic Review of STEM Learning and Social-Emotional Development in Out-of-School Time Programming. This NSF-funded study synthesized over two decades of […]