21 Years of Lights On Afterschool! |
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Lights On Afterschool! is celebrating its 21st Anniversary! Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year.
If your program is hosting a special event this year, we want to know about it! Please send us an email and let us know what you have planned. You can also email us if you want to find out more information about this event.
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Open Minds, Open Spaces Conference & Town Hall:
From Pivot to Reimagine!
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Join the Nevada Afterschool Network in collaboration with state networks from Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, & Hawai'i for an amazing learning opportunity specially designed for afterschool & OST professionals!
Open Minds, Open Spaces is a one-day conference where afterschool and OST professionals from the western states will learn, collaborate, and connect together. This virtual conference will take place on October 16 from 10:00AM - 5:30PM.
Featured topics:
- Entrepreneurship
- Racial Equity
- Social Emotional Learning
- STEM Learning
- and much more
We hope you are as excited as we are for this event! For more information, please visit the Open Minds, Open Spaces page. There will also be a townhall on Wednesday, October 21st at 3:00p.m. to discuss how afterschool and OST programs are essential for youth in today's environment. You can register by clicking on the following buttons:
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13th Annual Step Up for Kids |
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Each year Step Up For Kids events around the country bring together thousands of people to show widespread support for investments in children and families throughout the country and our state. This year, Nevada's 13th Annual Step Up for Kids event will be open to families from all over the state for the first time!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, activities for this year's event will be held online, making it more accessible to communities throughout Nevada. This event will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
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Nevada Afterschool Showcase! |
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Interested in helping us plan our next annual showcase?
We are looking for OST professionals passionate about providing the best professional development opportunities to our state. Please complete our interest form if you would like to join the planning committee!
Please complete the survey no later than October 16th, 2020.
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Call to Action: Close the Digital Divide! |
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As education has moved to a virtual setting, it has become apparent that having access to reliable and affordable internet and technology are prerequisites for students to receive quality education. Disparities in remote learning are indisputable for low-income and rural districts. According to FCC guidelines, the current minimum broadband speed requirements are 25 Mbps download speeds and 3 Mbps upload speeds (25/3).
However, these speeds are insufficient. Students cannot rely on the minimum broadband speed to attend class online. Internet service providers are exacerbating racial and economic inequities in the United States by denying students access to high quality broad
The National Coalition to Close the Digital Divide is asking educators, students, and families nationwide to submit their personal stories regarding slow, inconsistent internet and how it has impacted their ability to access their virtual learning by October 5th.
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Social Emotional Learning and PLAY! |
The Nevada Afterschool Network will be offering professional development trainings on the 3rd Friday of each month at 11:00a.m.
Our next training will be October 23rd, and will be the 2nd part of a 3-part series on Social Emotional Learning.
Explore how WCSD is infusing play into transitions, recess, and the joyful learning space. Participants will walk away with information, tools, and resources to enhance the before & afterschool experience with COVID-compliant play! Click here to view the event flyer.
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Our Monday Morning Mingles have transformed to First Friday Forums! Join us at 12:30pm on the first Friday of the month for a 30-minute monthly chat with friends and colleagues in the Afterschool and Out-Of-School-Time field.
These monthly events will be opportunities to share your current program highlights and pose questions to other afterschool & OST professionals!
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Engaging with youth in a virtual setting can be challenging. Educators need new tools to provide the best experiences for youth, and the Mizzen app has stepped up to the challenge!
Mizzen by Mott inspires, engages and sparks learning in young people. With activities from premier organizations like Jazz at Lincoln Center and powerful management tools, this new app can help you strengthen your afterschool program. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to afterschool professionals!
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NAN continues to look for ways to support your professional development needs. Please visit our page to find all training opportunities available to afterschool and OST professionals like you!
Access the recording of past webinars here.
Check out our training calendar here.
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Million Girls Moonshot is coming to Nevada! |
The Million Girls Moonshot seeks to re-imagine who can engineer, who can build, who can make. It will inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs over the next 5 years.
The Nevada Afterschool Network is excited to join the Million Girls Moonshot in this movement and empower the girls in our state. Stay tuned for exciting STEM opportunities for NV girls!
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Website: www.nevadaafterschool.org
Email: NAN@unlv.edu
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