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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! Register

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. […]

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 […]

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. Register

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. Register here *Virtual. Zoom link sent day before* Register by May 2 for kit pick up or shipment for first 20 registrants. Logins and materials kits can be […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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. Register

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, […]

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 […]