Research & Best Practices
Research & Best Practices
New Year, New Resources: Empowering Afterschool Programs
As we step into a brand-new year, it's time to revitalize our commitment to empowering afterschool programs across Mississippi! We've compiled a collection of valuable resources designed to support your program and inspire the young minds you serve. We've also...
ACRES Upcoming Cohorts
ACRES is a nationally acclaimed coaching program that builds knowledge and skills so after school educators, librarians and anyone who works with youth in out-of-school settings can confidently facilitate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) experiences...
Upcoming PEAR Trainings
PEAR staff provides ongoing technical assistance, quarterly data reports, and online data management support for all DoS observers for two years post-certification. DOS Program Planning Tool Training The DoS-PPT is a free resource for facilitators of...
Additional Professional Development – April
STEAM Resources for Libraries May 17th 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET Libraries are instrumental in bringing high-quality STEAM experiences to their communities. Join us to learn about resources and opportunities specifically designed for libraries.In this...
How Afterschool Programs are Using Data to Measure Outcomes and Equity
The power of using data to drive decision-making has become a mainstay in most industries, and in recent years has begun to take hold in the afterschool programming space, where data can help decision makers evaluate the quality of a program, as well as shed light on...
Accelerating Learning in the 2020- 2021 School Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools across the country to confront unprecedented challenges. A months-long disruption of school has exacerbated longstanding inequities in our education system at a moment when the nation has faced a reckoning with systemic racism...
Shine a Spotlight on Your Out-of-School Time Program!
At the Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network, we believe in the power of out-of-school time (OST) programs to transform lives and empower students. We know that these programs are making a real difference in communities across Mississippi, and we want to help you...
Raina’s Flight: How the 2024 STEM Next Flight Crew Launched Her Future
The STEM Next Flight Crew isn't just a program; it's a launchpad. Just ask Raina, a 2024 alumna who's already seeing the impact of her experience. Raina, like many students passionate about STEM, was looking for an opportunity to expand her horizons and connect with...
2025 Q1 STEM Opportunities Abound: Explore Free Resources & Programs
Want to inspire your students with the power of genomics? STEM Next and Illumina are bringing the "Future is Bright" campaign to afterschool programs nationwide! Through hands-on activities like DNA extraction experiments and career chats with genomics leaders, young...
STEM Learning Pathways and Career Awareness
Career exploration and guidance are essential components of STEM education, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. STEM Next is dedicated to strengthening career awareness and exploration in out-of-school time (OST) settings, equipping...
STEM Activities For Youth
Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) Curricula The Museum of Science, Boston’s Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) offers a collection of PK-8 engineering and STEM curricula designed to engage students in authentic, hands-on challenges connected to their lives and...
STEM Transformative Practices
STEM Next aims to raise awareness of four research-based practices that remove barriers to access and improve the quality of STEM learning experiences for youth. These practices are Access to STEM, Engineering Mindsets, Role Models, Mentors and Families, and STEM...
Mississippi Students: Take Flight with the STEM Next Flight Crew!
Are you a passionate young STEM enthusiast looking to make a difference? The STEM Next Flight Crew is your chance to elevate your voice and inspire others on their STEM journeys. This national program brings together talented youth from across the country to learn,...
Meet SR1: Mississippi’s Award-Winning Program
We are excited to spotlight SR1 Scientific Research, a non-profit organization based in Jackson, Mississippi, as Mississippi’s 2024 Engage Every Student Champion. SR1 was recognized for its outstanding commitment to providing high-quality out-of-school time (OST)...
New Year, New Resources: Empowering Afterschool Programs
As we step into a brand-new year, it's time to revitalize our commitment to empowering afterschool programs across Mississippi! We've compiled a collection of valuable resources designed to support your program and inspire the young minds you serve. We've also...
Get Your OST Program Recognized: Apply Today!
The Engage Every Student Recognition Program is making waves! This incredible program, funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), aims to ensure every student has access to a high-quality out-of-school time (OST) program. Why is this so important? The COVID-19 pandemic...
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