Simply STEM (January)

Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are creating a maze! In this activity, we will learn about how to create a maze out of straws to be able to get a marble to the other side of a paper plate. Name: Paper Plate MazeTime: 10 minutes Description: This activity is designed to […]

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Open Enrollment is ongoing for CLASP STEM (2022)

We are still looking for applicants if you are interested and did not meet the first application round.  If you are looking for an opportunity to explore and build comfort with sharing STEM learning as a regular part of your program? Are you a frontline educator and want to learn more about how to bring […]

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November 8th is National STEM Day

November is a busy month! November 8th is National STEM Day – let’s make it a blast!

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Wallace Foundation Funding Opportunity

The Wallace Foundation has announced a one-year grant opportunity for groups of organizations that are working together to promote adolescent youth development. Expressions of interest from eligible partnerships are due at 5 p.m., Friday, November 4th. Adolescence is a time of rapid development for young people marked by growing independence, identity exploration, bonding with peers […]

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Well-Being Institute 2022-2023

The Well-Being Institute, formally known as Behavior Management Institute, focuses on providing comprehensive well-being supports to afterschool staff and educators in a cycle beginning in October 2022 and ending in May 2023.

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MIZZEN Mondays

Join Shawna the first Monday of every month on Facebook Live at noon!

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Look Up!

Hello friends!  So excited for this August’s post.  It’s all about the Perseids.

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Look Up!

I love sharing my love for astronomy each month.  I wish there were times I can do it weekly, but we are located in a pretty tough area where light pollution or weather for that matter may not always be on our side.

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Power of Us Workforce Survey

Millions of professionals and volunteers work with young people every day in the many settings where youth play, learn, and grow outside of the school day.

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