by Emily Barnes | Mar 11, 2025 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources, Summer Learning
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...
by Therese Bridges | Jan 6, 2025 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources
Looking for fun and effective ways to help youth build number sense and problem-solving skills? Math doesn’t have to be a daunting subject—it can be engaging and accessible when integrated into the daily routines of afterschool programs. Coach Becky T’s cohort is here...
by Therese Bridges | Jan 6, 2025 | Academics & Enrichment, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources
Engineers Week 2025 and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day are just around the corner, and there’s no better time to inspire the next generation of innovators! The theme for Engineers Week 2025, “Design Your Future,” serves as a call to action for us to dream boldly,...
by Therese Bridges | Dec 17, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, Funding Opportunities, National Funding Opportunities
The Cisco Global Impact Cash Grant is a powerful funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations and NGOs tackling critical social challenges. This grant supports programs that focus on crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate impact, particularly...
by Therese Bridges | Dec 2, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources
Out-of-School Time (OST) programs are essential allies in preparing young people for a successful future. By providing structured, supportive environments, OST programs help youth build critical 21st Century skills like communication, collaboration, creativity, and...
by Therese Bridges | Dec 2, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM Activities, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources
Are you looking for ways to spark an interest in science careers among your middle and high school students? A new monograph from Stellar provides key teaching strategies that seamlessly integrate career awareness into science lessons, making science feel more...
