May 5th-11th is Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week!

Through acceptance, advocacy, and action we can move toward social justice for families and impact social change – beginning with our children and youth. Learn more about this year's campaign at ffcmh.org/acceptancecampaign and visit 

cccmhc.org/resources for resources on children's mental health!

K5 STEM Grant

$250,000 available.

Applications Due 06/07/2024

Regional STEM Network Grants

$150,000 available.

Applications Due 06/28/2024

STEM Workforce Challenge Grant

$425,000 available

Bidder’s Call 07/18/2024

Applications Due 8/26/2024

STEM Workforce Talent Pipeline Grant

$425,000 available

Bidder’s Call 07/18/2024

Applications Due 8/26/2024

Designated STEM School Network Grants

$200,000 available

Applications Due 9/30/2024

Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge helps kids learn creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Students in Out-of-School Time programs can compete for a chance to win prizes and be featured in our winners showcase! They will compete against other students in their grade range: K-4, 5-8, or 9-12.

Prizes: Finalists will receive a $60 gift card per team and Winners will receive a $180 gift card per team.

Download the Pitch Challenge Toolkit and introduce the contest to your students. Begin working through the Toolkit Lessons on problem identification and ideation.

Register your program by June 15!

The Lights On Afterschool poster contest is officially open, and this year we’re looking for any artwork that represents the spirit of afterschool programs. If your program has pre-made artwork celebrating afterschool, send it in! This includes murals, paintings, graphics on social media, and anything else that celebrates afterschool.

The winning artist will be featured on our website, blog, and a national press release, and their afterschool program will be credited on the poster in addition to receiving the grand prize of $500!

Be sure to complete the full form and include it with your artwork submission, postmarked no later than Monday, July 15, 2024.

Build Strong Kids: Guide to the Circle of Courage in Afterschool with Dawn Marie Johnson

Join us to learn how OST programs can enhance tribal relations and incorporate culturally intelligent mentorship practices. Discover the secret to nurturing confident, respectful kids in afterschool programs with the Circle of Courage model. This engaging presentation breaks down the basics and explores easy-to-implement strategies for creating a positive and empowering environment.

Creating Equitable STEM Learning Opportunities in Afterschool with Brenda Britisch and Katarina Lucas from the National Girls Collaborative Project

The webinar will focus on how afterschool programs can effectively integrate STEM into their programming in accessible and meaningful ways, particularly for young women and youth from historically excluded backgrounds. Take advantage of this opportunity to engage in an interactive discussion on countering persistent stereotypes about STEM, STEM careers, and STEM professionals. Register now to secure your spot in the webinar!

NAN has partnered with The Children's Cabinet to offer free opportunities for professional development to Out-of-School-Time(OST) professionals in Nevada!

OST: Bits and Bolt of Afterschool

Virtual - May 1, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

OST: Brushing Up on Yourself: What Does Your Personality

Virtual -  May 8, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

OST: Asking and Doing (Inquiry and Experiential Learning)

Virtual -  May 22, 2024 @ 5:0 pm - 6:30 pm

2024 National Summer Learning Summit

Summer Learning Summit is the only conference exclusively focused on summer learning. The conference will provide attendees insights and solutions into the evolution of the field from closing academic achievement gaps to now addressing opportunity gaps and fostering social-emotional learning. 

The conference will be held on November

9th - 14th in Washington D.C.

How Youth-Led Research Really Makes a Difference

Youth participatory action research (YPAR) is a model that recognizes youth as not passive recipients of education but active participants who bring diverse perspectives, knowledge, and experiences. YPAR operates under the principle that young people should be deeply involved in developing solutions to challenges that directly affect them.



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Mizzen Education



A platform that connects educators with quality content and resources. The new name symbolizes the platform’s commitment to working “at the middle” to foster stronger connections within the out-of-school time community. Let’s inspire a brighter future in education together!

Website: www.nevadaafterschool.org

Email: NAN@unlv.edu