by Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network | Feb 11, 2022 | Academics & Enrichment, Advocacy, Million Girls Moonshot, STEM in Afterschool
The Flight Crew is a cohort of youth advocates, ages 13-18, who are committed to creating equity for girls in STEM through elevating youth voices and inspiring future STEM leaders. We are looking for young scientists, engineers, inventors, builders, and leaders who...
by administrator | Aug 18, 2021 | Academics & Enrichment, Advocacy, Afterschool in Mississippi
Research suggests that all people—children, youth, and adults—thrive in safe, supportive environments that are developmentally rich and identity-safe, characterized by positive relationships and relevant opportunities to learn and grow.1 The need for safety, support,...
by administrator | Aug 17, 2021 | Advocacy, Research and Best Practices
Afterschool programs are helping young people get enough physical activity and providing nutritious snacks, keeping kids active and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Close to 16 percent of U.S. children ages 6-19 are overweight, and another 15 percent are at risk of...
by administrator | Jul 16, 2021 | Advocacy, Afterschool in Mississippi, Research and Best Practices
Afterschool programs in Mississippi keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors. Click here to read more.
by administrator | Jul 16, 2021 | Advocacy, Afterschool in Mississippi, Research and Best Practices
After the school day ends in Mississippi, 1 in 6 kids are alone and unsupervised. These hours—from 2 to 6 p.m.—are the peak time for juvenile crime in Mississippi according to the latest report by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a national organization of law enforcement...
