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How to Safely Reopen Your After School Program During COVID-19
Reopening the doors to your program will take effort, flexibility, and collaboration with parents, school leaders, and other community partners.

What’s Kitchen Table Kindness & 10 Ways You Can Practice It
Teaching kitchen table kindness to students.

COVID-19 | Q&A with Preparedness Expert
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, we know you have concerns, questions, and fears. You have our commitment that we stand with you.

3 Simple STEM Activities for Young Learners
Children can understand science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts when they are less than a year old.

5 Soft Skills That Every Future Entrepreneur Needs
Learn how today’s students aren’t always interested in landing the best jobs, but are instead creating them.

5 Resources to Improve PD Opportunities in Your Afterschool Program
The quality of afterschool programming has improved significantly in the past few years.

Why Critical Thinking is a Skill of the Future
Critical thinking remains an important skill for students to understand and learn.

Germ Science: How to Get Rid of Germs in Cold and Flu Season
Germs can spread quickly in afterschool programs, so it's important to take steps to prevent the spread of illness.