The Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network works to better our state and its communities by connecting providers, parents and policymakers with proven tools and resources to increase the quality of and access to out-of-school time programming for K-12 children and youth.

 

Afterschool is a lifeline that keeps youth safe, helps kids learn and grow, and provides parents the ability to work without worry. 

PreK-8 Engineering Education Workshop

Museum Of Science 1 Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA, United States

Join us for a hands-on, two-day workshop exploring high-quality engineering education. Learn to implement the YES and EiE curricula and support educators in creating immersive STEM experiences for PreK-8 students.

Mississippi has hundreds of afterschool and summer learning programs across the state for children and families. Use this map to find a program in your area.

Mississippi has hundreds of afterschool and summer learning programs across the state for children and families. Use this map to find a program in your area.

Million Girls Moonshot

Meet Raina

Mississippi’s Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew Member

The Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network is delighted to participate in the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, dedicated to motivating and equipping the upcoming generation of innovators. The Million Girls Moonshot aims not only to empower girls to see themselves as future innovators but also to enhance the standard of out-of-school STEM learning for all youth, with a special focus on underserved and underrepresented communities.

NBA Math Hoops: Where Math Skills and Basketball Meet

NBA Math Hoops: Where Math Skills and Basketball Meet

NBA Math Hoops brings the excitement of basketball into math education through a board game, STEAM curriculum, and community programming. With support from NBA and WNBA teams, this program has reached over one million students, delivering impressive results in math skills and confidence.

Building Awareness for STEM Careers: Challenges and Solutions for Educators

Building Awareness for STEM Careers: Challenges and Solutions for Educators

Many students remain unaware of the exciting opportunities in STEM careers due to limited exposure and misconceptions. This PBS article explores these challenges and offers educators practical steps to engage students and spark interest in STEM, paving the way for a diverse and skilled future workforce.

Unlock Exciting STEM Learning Journeys with Verizon and STEM Next!

Unlock Exciting STEM Learning Journeys with Verizon and STEM Next!

Bring the excitement of STEM to your afterschool program with STEM Learning Journeys, a collaboration between Verizon and STEM Next! These free, ready-to-use bundles of lessons and activities from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ make it easy to inspire curiosity, teach critical skills, and engage students in hands-on STEM learning. Dive into these resources today and spark a love for STEM in every student!

STEM Transformative Practices

The Million Girls Moonshot aims to raise awareness of the following four research-based practices — Equity and Inclusion, Engineering Mindsets, Role Model, Mentors, and Families, and STEM Pathways and Transition — proven to remove barriers to access and quality STEM...

STEM Learning Pathways & Career Awareness

Research also tells us that continuous engagement and exposure rather than limited one-time opportunities are needed to nurture the interest and motivation necessary for children to pursue STEM pathways long term. The Moonshot aims to understand and support...