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 | Jan 23, 2025 | Afterschool in Mississippi, Mississippi Program Showcase, Program Spotlight
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)...
by Emily Barnes | Jun 23, 2023 | Program Spotlight
Girls Build Solutions is the showcase event of STEM Next’s Million Girls Moonshot, an initiative to engage 1 million more girls in STEM through afterschool and summer programs. This event takes place in the heart of Georgia–Atlanta from June 26th through the 28th...
by Emily Barnes | May 24, 2023 | Program Spotlight
When we talk about the Center for Social Entrepreneurship, we have to talk about the amazing Bill and Lillian M. Cooley Youth Entrepreneurship and Tech Center. This facility has it all from state-of-the-art classrooms to a wellness studio to a hydroponic garden....
by David Cutrano | Apr 7, 2023 | Program Spotlight
Afterschool and summer programming provide a vital service to our communities–through education and outreach they’re able to uplift and empower families and whole neighborhoods starting with the children. One great example of a program to emulate is Operation...
by Emily Barnes | Dec 19, 2022 | Program Spotlight
We Will Go originated as a grassroots community outreach organization led by founders David and Amy Lancaster in 2000. The couple had planned to relocate overseas to fulfill ministry outreach, but their hearts were called to serve needs within the Jackson community....
