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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives are an increasingly hot topic in afterschool circles. With the ability to provide youth hands on learning activities not bound by the traditional school schedule, afterschool programs are a great place for educators to help instill wonder and engagement in science. With the Federal government prioritizing STEM activities in competitive applications, afterschool programs are well positioned to be valued partners with schools. Learn how afterschool and STEM can be an ideal fit here.
The Nebraska CLC Network has initiated a STEM and Afterschool Work Group that will explore how we can support the development of a system that encourages additional and higher quality STEM content in our afterschool programs. Contact us if you are interested in becoming involved in this exciting work.
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Celebrate Summer Learning Day June 21st
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 Another "hot" topic is National Summer Learning Day on Monday, June 21. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your program and highlight the importance of summer learning in your community. If you cannot have an event on the 21st, consider hosting one sometime this summer. Find tools to help plan your celebration at the National Summer Learning Association website. |
4-H Professional Development Opportunity
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 MetLife Foundation recently awarded a grant to the National 4-H Council allowing Nebraska's State 4-H Youth Development Office to provide staff development training for afterschool workers. Designed for staff working directly with elementary or middle school aged youth, the training can cover: positive youth development, youth leadership, engaging youth in service learning and youth as teachers. Delivery methods can be face-to-face and/or on-line to meet individual site/center needs. This grant-supported, no-cost training can take place anytime between June and November 2010.
Schedule training with Michelle Krehbiel at mkrehbiel2@unl.edu or 402-472-9020.
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Community School Grant Application Released!Headline
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Making schools a center of their community by integrating academics, services, supports and opportunities, Community Schools (places and partnerships between schools and community resources) lead to improved student learning, stronger families and healthy communities. The US Department of Education has increased support for Community Schools over the past several years.
This application represents their largest program to date.
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