We are asking youth (13 years or older) to submit a short writing, creative, or art piece showing their experiences over the past few months and what they hope will happen in the future, for the chance to win a $40 Amazon gift card. Authors and artists whose pieces are published in full by the […]

Afterschool and summer learning programs are critical allies to help kids recover. A new website, HelpKidsRecover.org, serves as a resource for local and state education agencies on using American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth by partnering with community-based afterschool and summer programs.  The site includes:  information on funding […]

There are a lot of social media campaigns to take advantage of this summer and add to your own digital communications. We will list all the campaigns here in order of urgency and expiration dates. COVID-19 SUMMER PROVIDER SURVEY FROM AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE With a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on June 27, this survey from the […]

Courtesy of Dale McCreedy at the Discovery Center 1. Leap into Science Training & Resources Free resources and training that connect STEM and children’s literature for PreK-5th grade are available through a national partnership with The Franklin Institute called Leap into Science. Tennessee leads are TAN/United Ways, Discovery Center and Shades of Development. Below is […]