Think back to a time when you felt unprepared. Do you remember the anxieties that accompanied that feeling? Explore this issue for ways to stay ahead of the curve, reduce anxiety, and put yourself on the path to excellence!

Join us at Beyond School Hours!

Attending the Beyond School Hours conference in Orlando? The U.S. Department of Education’s Y4Y Technical Assistance Team will be offering the following sessions:

All of these sessions will be held in Salon 3. We hope to see you there!

Summer Symposium Dates Announced!

Save the Date: July 19-20

The Nita M. Lowey 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) 2023 Summer Symposium will be hosted in New Orleans on July 19-20. The theme is “Celebrating 21^st CCLC Resilience: Yesterday, Today, and Beyond.” For more information, visit the conference website.

Practical tips and inspiration for out-of-school time leaders and practitioners.

Emergencies Happen

Tips for Your (Role) Modeling Career

Prepping Students for Internet Excellence

Math Counts: Factoring Math Into Your OST Program

Thursday, March 9, at 1 p.m. ET

Let’s bust some math myths! Join this edition of LIVE With Y4Y! to refresh your memory on key concepts you may have forgotten. You’ll also get concrete strategies and approaches you can use to teach and reinforce math skills. Visit the link to register!

Attend Y4Y's Next Virtual Office Hours Session

Thursday, March 16, at 1 p.m. ET

Join us for this Y4Y office hours session as members of the U.S. Department of Education’s Y4Y Technical Assistance Team answer your questions and share best practices on all things out-of-school time. We’ll open the room up to you and other out-of-school time leaders to discuss your burning questions on a number of different topics. Register now!



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Here’s what your colleagues say about Y4Y Office Hours:

“This was the MOST helpful thing I’ve attended all year.”

“Thank you all for hosting these. I learn so much as I am basically a one-man shop doing everything, and it's nice to build off of what others have done and collaborate with others!!”

“This was a very engaging and well-organized presentation. Thank you very much for your demonstration of excellence.”

Literacy for All: Stories as Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors

If you missed this one in December, you can watch the recording anytime. Learn about whole-child approaches to support literacy for diverse students and families.

Please note: A certificate of participation is available only to those who participate in the live events. Certificates will not be issued to those who view the recordings.

Powering Your STEM/STEAM Initiatives

NASA Graphic Novel

Embark on an adventure with Callie Rodriguez, the star of NASA’s first digital, interactive graphic novel. Inspire the next generation of explorers — the Artemis Generation — with her adventures as the first woman to explore the Moon. You can download, read, and interact with “First Woman,” or listen to the audio version on NASA’s SoundCloud. 

NASA and LEGO^® Build to Launch

Scroll to “videos” on the Build to Launch landing page to catch up on the latest installations of this exploration of the technology, STEAM concepts, and careers behind the Artemis I mission to the Moon.

There are two ways to enjoy Y4Y’s Voices From the Field interviews — (a) listen to the podcast or (b) read the transcript. A link to the podcast audio file is accessible directly from each transcript.

Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day! In the spirit of the holiday, have your students perform an act of kindness in the community or write notes of kindness to each other.

Feb. 21 is International Mother Language Day. Do any of your students speak a language other than English? Celebrate the different cultures in your program by learning a few words or phrases in their language!

March is National Nutrition Month. The USDA’s Nutrition.gov website is full of great resources to share with students and families!

March 8 is International Women’s Day! Encourage students to write a letter to a woman in their life who has impacted them, like a teacher, mom, grandmother, or family friend.

Encore: African American Language and the Sense of Belonging

To honor Black History Month, Y4Y offers this encore presentation of our conversation with Mrs. Tiffany Grant. Her perspective on ways to honor African American language and culture will spark ideas on how to make sure every child in your program feels seen, heard, respected, and understood.

“We can begin creating spaces that provide a sense of belonging for all children and families.”

Read the full interview or listen to the podcast.