by Emily Barnes | May 26, 2025 | Afterschool in Mississippi, Funding Opportunities, Local Funding Opportunities, National Funding Opportunities
Hello Afterschool Community, The Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network (MSAN) is thrilled to share a significant announcement from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of Federal Programs: the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the...
by Emily Barnes | Mar 26, 2025 | Afterschool in Mississippi, Program Spotlight, Summer Learning
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...
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 Emily Barnes | Feb 21, 2025 | Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources, Summer Learning
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...
by Emily Barnes | Feb 21, 2025 | Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources, Summer Learning
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...
by Emily Barnes | Feb 21, 2025 | Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, Summer Learning
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...
