After School Care Stem Programs are vital in today’s educational landscape, offering enriching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning experiences to a diverse range of young learners. These programs are instrumental in helping students not only excel academically but also in equipping them with the necessary skills for future careers that are driving global economic progress.
Across the nation, educational institutions and communities are partnering with afterschool initiatives, alongside libraries, museums, universities, and businesses, to guarantee that all students have access to top-tier STEM education. By effectively utilizing out-of-school hours and embracing a collaborative approach, we can collectively maximize our impact, ensuring our students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Afterschool and summer programs are uniquely positioned to ignite a passion for learning by allowing young minds to explore STEM concepts through hands-on experiments and real-world applications.
Explore a wealth of resources designed to support and enhance STEM learning in afterschool settings:
Curriculum and Activities
Discover a range of STEM curricula and engaging activities specifically designed for after school programs. Find resources to implement exciting and educational STEM experiences.
Access professional development resources. to enhance your skills in delivering high-quality STEM education.
Program Profiles
Explore program profiles showcasing success stories, insightful case studies, and best practices from exemplary after school programs across the country.
Read success stories, case studies, and best practices from programs around the country. to inspire and inform your program development.
Funding
Locate funding information on current grants, effective sustainability strategies, and potential sponsors and partnerships to support your after school STEM programs.
Find funding information on current grants, winning sustainability strategies, sponsor and partnerships. to secure financial resources for your program.
Publications and Research
Access current research and publications focused on the intersection of afterschool programs and STEM education to stay informed on the latest trends and findings.
Current research and publications on afterschool and STEM. to deepen your understanding of the field.
Webinars:
Exploring the Environment in Afterschool
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Tools, Ideas, and Strategies for Creative Computing in Afterschool
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Level the Field in Computer Science with Girls Who Code
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Developing High-Quality STEM Experiences at Every Age
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Learn to Speak “STEM-ish”: Finishing the Reframed Story of Afterschool STEM
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The Framework for K-12 Science Education: What does it mean for afterschool?
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Learn to Speak “STEM-ish”: Translating Afterschool STEM to Boost Public Support
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