Science centers, libraries, zoos, aquariums, and so many other vibrant community anchors play a powerful role in sparking curiosity, nurturing interests, and supporting STEM engagement in addition to early literacy. Check out the Campaign for Grade Level Reading's upcoming webinar on July 28, 10:30-12pm MT, which will showcase these meaningful afterschool, summer, and other out-of-school […]

Use code, cardboard, and ingenuity to create fun, interactive experiences with an adorable robot ball called a Sphero!  Register: https://forms.gle/93zYSrP7SVuu4kP77

Join us for activities exploring artificial intelligence for young learners. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! Register

Join FRAC to learn about the basics of the Afterschool Nutrition Programs and how these programs play a role in decreasing childhood food insecurity during the out-of-school time hours. Hear from an anti-hunger organization and a state partner on the role each can play in increasing access to these important programs. Register

Every second Friday at noon ET, Afterschool Alliance 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. […]

The R4Creating STEM Festival is an annual, hands-on, free community event that celebrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through engaging activities, live demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. Designed for families, students, and educators, the festival is a day of fun and excitement that inspires curiosity, sparks creativity, and showcases the power of STEM education in […]

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 […]

Come learn how to plant seeds of STEM with your students! You’ll get your hands dirty and design your own seed through the Engineering Design Process. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! Register

Kick off the school year with purpose! This energizing webinar introduces the essentials of high-quality service-learning, blending academic goals with meaningful service and student leadership. Perfect for educators and program leaders looking to re-engage students, build community, and create real-world impact from day one. Let’s make this school year one of purpose and possibility! Register here. […]

Join FRAC for a webinar on best practices for creating a strong and sustainable Afterschool Nutrition Program. Hear from experts on the current state of afterschool funding and delve into examples of strong programs from across the country. Register

The Out-of-School Time Impact Group believes effective philanthropy can increase opportunities for all children and youth to access the benefits of participating in high quality, culturally-affirming afterschool, summer and expanded learning programs. We offer a peer community with both learning and collaboration opportunities for grantmakers and field leaders. Our community aims to: Share knowledge and […]

The next Civic Saturday is coming up on August 16th ! Join the Chief Science Officers, Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society (CYESS), Technovation, and Earth Force for a conversation by young people for young people who want to create change in their communities.Youth can register at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gUgPvyXj

EMPATHY FOR OTHERS  What it is, and what it isn’t. Empathy is often talked about—but just as often misunderstood. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore what empathy really means, how it differs from sympathy or fixing, and why it’s a vital tool for building meaningful relationships with young people. Together, we’ll unpack common misconceptions and practice simple ways […]

Join STEM Next for a virtual panel exploring how afterschool and summer programs are helping to reimagine math learning nationwide. Panelists include experts from The Gates Foundation, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and Learn Fresh.   August 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT Register

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! Register

Start your school year with energy, creativity, and collaboration! In this interactive webinar, you’ll experience how YES’s engineering units use relatable, real-world problems to help students explore what engineers do and how they think. We’ll explore how this early experience builds confidence, collaboration, and creative thinking in K–8 learners. We’ll walk through Lesson 1: What […]

Young people have always been at the forefront of driving change in our country and around the world. Afterschool programs provide a powerful space for youth to lead with their interests and connect their talents and skills to the change they want to see. But are we doing enough to truly support youth-led civic engagement? […]

Community Partner Webinar. Join us on August 27th at 1 pm MT to kick off the 2025–26 school year with our Girls Who Code Community Partner Webinar! Connect with fellow leaders from school districts, library networks, and nonprofits as we share the latest Clubs curriculum updates, preview our fall events, and highlight inspiring stories from our community.  Register […]

Learn how you can build a learning environment where entrepreneurship can thrive. Hear from: Who: K-12 Educators Where: Via Zoom (you will receive a link after signing up) When (U.S): Wed., August 27, 4pm ET, 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT or convert to your time zone here Register for August 27 Attendees will receive 200 points to spend on YIPPEE […]

2025 NASA Space Apps, Albuquerque: Webinar Registration "Albuquerque, we have a problem..." 🌍 NASA International Space Apps Challenge, Albuquerque: Informational Webinar First time hearing about the NASA International Space Apps Challenge? Heard about the prizes and want to know how to win? Whether you're a coder, artist, student, scientist, or someone who wants to make the […]