The summer programs should be up and running now. As we look ahead to this fall, we would like communities to celebrate Lights On Afterschool, which will be on October 17, 2013.

This event brings awareness to the importance of afterschool programs. To find additional information on how to plan your event, go to http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm.

Calling all STEM partners....

Do you offer science, technology, engineering, and/or math (STEM) activities in your program? Would you help us bring attention to the importance of STEM by displaying a Kansas STEM Stamp on your website, in your newsletter, or on other documents you distribute? Exposure to STEM activities is important for the future of Kansas. By 2018, Kansas will need to fill 80,000 STEM-related jobs. Help demonstrate your commitment to preparing our children and youth for their STEM-driven future.

Tell us about your program. We will add it to our virtual map, and send you a STEM Kansas Logo for you to display.

Follow this link to complete the form.

Kevyn Gero

Graduate Research Assistant, kevyngero@ku.edu

Education Week

No Kid Hungry 

Tackling Summer Hunger: Ensuring No Kid Goes Hungry When School Is Out

America's Promise Alliance

Grad Nation Community Guidebook provides roadmap for communities and states on increasing high school graduation rates. 5/23/2013 

Afterschool Alliance

New report: how summer learning strengthens students' success

Spark Action

The Untapped Power of Youth Engagement

What Kids Can Do

Inequalities in Summer Learning

Find Youth Info

Pathways for Youth: Draft Strategic Plan for Federal Collaboration

Alliance for a Healthier Generation

School's Out, Now What?

Youth Work Methods Experience

Improve your ability to provide comprehensive support to staff to help them improve their practices. Explore the Active-Participatory Approach in depth, experience three key Youth Work Methods and strengthen coaching and observational skills.

When & Where: July 22-23, Ypsilanti, Mich.
Learn more and register now. (Registration ends June 28.)