Children benefit from seeing themselves represented in the stories they read. Check out this NGCProject webinar featuring Dr. Dieuwertje “DJ” Kast, Ed.D. from the University of Southern California, talking about her work diversifying #STEAM picture books: bit.ly/3YMpP9Q

Join Missouri youth in grades 7-12 for the Youth Advocacy Summit in Jefferson City, October 5-6! The deadline to register is THIS FRIDAY! moafterschool.org/policy-advocac…

Paula Garcia Todd is a chemical engineer and responsible for products that are found in 1 out of every 3 oral solid medicines across the Globe. Learn more about her #STEMJourney: bit.ly/3qLVmMn #GirlsLeadSTEM

Click2Engineering is launching a fall #CommunityofPractice on engineering mindset, introducing out-of-school time educators to the basics of #engineering. Register here: bit.ly/3DmRsMF

Looking to start a #MathClub this year? Check out this guide from Third Space Learning on ideas and activities for elementary and middle school math clubs: bit.ly/44xIEzH

Teaching math to students with disabilities can be a rewarding challenge. Learn more about a few strategies to help students feel more confident in their math abilities: bit.ly/3pOpCGh #STEMActivities

“Curiosity is my superpower.” Meet Jocelyn Bosley (@SciTalker), a research impact coordinator at the University of Nebraska, where she creates educational #STEM programs to show students that science is an exciting, dynamic process they can participate in: ifthencollection.org/Jocelyn

#SaveTheDate for a training on the “Scientific Adventures for Girls” math curriculum! This dynamic three-part virtual training series is designed to breathe life into math through games. The first session is on October 3: bit.ly/3CK6AU6

We're ready to show the world how #AfterschoolWorks for our kids! In FOUR weeks, Missouri is joining the celebration of an unforgettable #LightsOnAfterschool: afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

Surprisingly STEM is a video series that highlights exciting and unexpected careers at NASA. Sign up now for a live session for your students with a NASA expert on thermal blankets on Oct. 26 at 3 pm: go.nasa.gov/3sqi65m

Continue celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth by learning more about some of the many Hispanic and Latinx scientists and engineers who have made important contributions to science history: bit.ly/3AMJcFi

Learn AND color at the same time? Sign us up! These coloring pages from NASA teach children (of all ages) about the solar system: go.nasa.gov/46uGIcr

Support for afterschool is on the rise! 81% of voters today say that afterschool programs are an absolute necessity. See more on voter data in new brief from Afterschool Alliance, "Voters Agree: Afterschool Programs are a Priority": afterschoolalliance.org/documents/Vote…

Sharpen your professional skills with MASN and Partners in Education and Resilience (PEAR) TODAY! Join us from 6-8 p.m. to identify the “look-fors” regarding youth mental health. Register now: umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Click2Engineering is launching a fall #CommunityofPractice on engineering mindset, introducing out-of-school time educators to the basics of #engineering. Register here: bit.ly/3DmRsMF

October is #GirlsLeadSTEM Month, a campaign to amplify the voices of young women and girls in STEM. Share your own STEM experience and inspiring stories using the hashtag #GirlsLeadSTEM. Check out this toolkit to get ideas. ✨ milliongirlsmoonshot.org/toolkit

Across the nation, cities, states, and school districts are making investments in after-school and summer learning opportunities for every child. Want to share your story or learn about what is happening in your community? Visit: engageeverystudent.org/interactive-ma… #EngageEveryStudent

Celebrating #YouthVoices in #STEM on #InternationalDayOfTheGirl. Check this Guest blog from Suzanne Eisenberg, a freshman at New Mexico Tech majoring in astrophysics and recipient of NMOST’s Advancing Young Women Scholarship. bit.ly/3FLlSZ3

We are just two weeks from the big Lights On Afterschool celebration! It's a great opportunity to celebrate your program's success and raise awareness in the community. Afterschool Alliance has some awesome resources to help you out: bit.ly/2ZHWdOI.

Join NGCP's Equity and Inclusion Webinar on October 17, featuring Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA. Attendees will gain insights from 2023 stipend recipients and learn how to implement free resources into their own programs. Register bit.ly/3PLZtSo #GenderEquity