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How to Safely Reopen Your After School Program During COVID-19

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

What’s Kitchen Table Kindness & 10 Ways You Can Practice It

Teaching kitchen table kindness to students.

COVID-19 | Q&A with Preparedness Expert

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Creating a Social Contract to Foster Afterschool Social Responsibility

Creating a Social Contract to Foster Afterschool Social Responsibility

Need a way to manage your afterschool program that even your students will enjoy? Try creating a social contract.

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