Lights On Afterschool is back for its 26th year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 23, 2025, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all […]

A healthy breakfast is more than a meal—it’s the foundation for a student’s focus, energy, and academic success. Yet too many students are missing out. This webinar will explore why school breakfast matters for student well-being and achievement, and how schools can collaborate with students, families, and anti-hunger advocates to break down barriers to participation. […]

Join STEM Next for a national back-to-school launch event to spotlight Career-Connected Learning: A Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers, STEM Next’s bold new tool designed to accelerate and expand career-connected learning in afterschool and summer programs across the country. Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST This event marks the start of a […]

Families and communities play a vital role in helping young people see STEM as part of their future. In this training session, attendees will explore STEM Next’s Career-Connected Learning Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers, with a focus on Family and Community Engagement. Participants will learn practical strategies to involve parents, caregivers, and community partners in […]

Discover ready-to-use activities which support young students’ understanding of patterns, sequencing, and other skills needed for coding. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! Register

Welcome to the Policy Pulse! 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 […]

Join NGCP for a compelling webinar with Oyanova co-founders, Jessica and Emily Esquivel. Discover how the Esquivels utilize their backgrounds in science and psychotherapy, and their commitment to community, to cultivate well-being, innovation, and generational wealth. Register

Ensuring that all children in the United States have the opportunity to grow and thrive requires significant public spending at all levels of government. With major federal investments for kids set to decline in the coming years, advocates need to explore new strategies to maintain, sustain, and expand support at the state level. One promising […]

Join FRAC for a webinar celebrating the second year of the Summer EBT program. Hear from state agency representatives on how implementation played out in 2025, the successes they have had this summer, and their thoughts on best practices in the program for the coming years. Register

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 […]

Welcome to the Policy Pulse! 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 […]

We know there are so many topics to cover in the fall as you onboard staff. Let the ACRES team help. Math resources will be showcased and shared so staff have tools in their back pockets to make math meaningful and move beyond just helping with homework.  This is a free, LIVE,  virtual workshop that […]

Description: At STEM Next Opportunity Fund, we are bringing career-connected learning to out-of-school time educators! We are accelerating our efforts to advance career-connected learning in afterschool and summer learning programs with the introduction of the Career-Connected Learning: A Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers. This new Framework is an actionable tool for out-of-school time providers and […]

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 Educator Power Hour for September is focused on Launching an Entrepreneurship Club is on Wednesday, September 24, at 4-5 PM EST. Register by completing this form. Contact echois@us.edu with any questions.

Join Project Scientist for an upcoming Program Information Session to learn more about what it means to become a Program Partner by bringing Project Scientist to girls in your community. Date: September 24, 2025 Time: 3:00pm PT, 5:00pm CT, 6:00pm ET Location: Virtual Zoom Link Register Today If you have questions or concerns, please reach […]

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 […]

Accelerate your tech career with hands-on workshops, networking, and interview prep. For college students & early career professionals. Join us for a discussion on what it means to stay safe online and learn more about careers in cybersecurity. Register