Young people in afterschool, what does America mean to you? Submit an art piece, video, or essay in response to the prompt for the chance to win a trip to the nation’s most iconic historic landmarks! 🗽

Submit your work by 5/17! america250.org/fieldtrip/ #AmericasFieldTrip

'Tis the season 🎨 The #LightsOnAfterschool poster contest is NOW OPEN and you know the drill—we're looking for any new or existing artwork that represents the spirit of afterschool. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talented youth artists! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

TODAY is the last day to apply for the #EngageEveryStudent Recognition Program for the chance to have your program recognized and celebrated by U.S. Department of Education! engageeverystudent.org/engage-every-s…

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek ! Libraries offer a safe and engaging space for young people to learn, read, and explore after school. Help us spread the love for our local libraries by sharing your message! 📚

Are you engaging students in academic acceleration and experiential learning through your OST program? We want to know about it!

Apply by Wednesday, April 10 to the #EngageEveryStudent Recognition Program for the chance to have your program recognized! engageeverystudent.org/engage-every-s…

The solar eclipse is happening TOMORROW and for many locations in the northeastern United States, this eclipse will occur during prime afterschool programming time. See tips for safely experiencing the eclipse and fun STEM-related activities! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

It's not too late to apply to the #EngageEveryStudent Recognition Program!

Share your story of how community partnership has expanded programming and impacted youth in your community by April 10: engageeverystudent.org/engage-every-s…

A new @childtrends and @wallacefdn report takes a look at how OST programs gauge their work, obstacles in doing so, and non-traditional methods for collecting data and measuring impact—from surveys and check-ins to reviewing journals and portfolios. afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

Next week is NASA's #FindYourPlaceInSpace Week AND the solar eclipse! Discover the science of eclipses, learn about how to safely view the Sun during an eclipse, and other fun activities to help you kick off a space-filled week! nasa.gov/find-your-plac…

Come and learn all about Design Squad Global Latinx, an exciting bilingual initiative that engages kids ages 10-13 in the engineering design process in upcoming webinar! Register now to join us on April 10 @ 2PM ET. afterschoolalliance.org/webinars.cfm?I…

Extract DNA from a strawberry or investigate alien genetics in this month's resources from Million Girls Moonshot! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

There's just one week left to apply to the #EngageEveryStudent Recognition Program to have your program recognized for its impact on youth!

Learn more and submit by April 10: engageeverystudent.org/engage-every-s…

Come and learn all about Design Squad Global Latinx, an exciting bilingual initiative that engages kids ages 10-13 in the engineering design process in upcoming webinar! Register now to join us on April 10 @ 2PM ET. afterschoolalliance.org/webinars.cfm?I…

So proud of #Afterschool Ambassador Teahonna Belin, and the amazing work she does at #Navajo Prep High School to perpetuate Diné language and culture and help students succeed in school and in life! @Afterschool4All
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Spring has sprung at the Afterschool Alliance! 🌷

#YouthVoiceWeek may be over, but there are still fun and unique ways to amplify young people's afterschool experiences, from creating a youth voice wall to hosting a mini-panel. See ideas here! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

#YouthVoiceWeek may be over, but the work is still as important as ever! Meet our amazing team working to equip young people with the tools and connections they need to make change happen!

#CYESS #YouthEmpowerment #MeetOurTeam #CivicEngagement

cyess.org/our-team/

We want to send a huge THANK YOU to every single young person who took the stage this week and shared their voice with us. Your perspectives on afterschool are helping shape a better and brighter future for all youth across the country.

Happy #YouthVoiceWeek 2024!

NOW OPEN! Youth in grades 3-12 can submit an art piece, video, or essay in response to the contest prompt, “What does America mean to you?” for the chance to win a trip to some of the nation’s most iconic historic and landmarks! #AmericasFieldTrip
america250.org/fieldtrip/