How can we help young people become healthy, productive & empathetic adults? One way is to offer meaningful & enriching #OST activities that provide safe spaces to experiment with new experiences, new interests & new ways of relating to the world. bit.ly/3FF9StE

The Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC grant awards are up to five years, contingent upon federal funding. Programs must show progress in implementing the project goals and activities as approved in their original grant proposal. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/3AZNYyE

Únase a este espacio Cuerpo, Mente y Alma para centrar en el bienestar y el cuidado colectivo para la comunidad hispanohablante. Cada sesión es GRATIS, ofrece 3.00 créditos de STARS. buff.ly/3B6McMk

Best Starts for Kids (BSK) grantees had the opportunity to attend four different Youth Work Methods “Deep Dive” trainings over the past few months. Read more and learn how grantees gained skills that can be immediately implemented into their programming: buff.ly/3LFZoN3

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Recent voter polling—and young people themselves—say that afterschool programs are critical to supporting the mental health of youth and families! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

Explore the Smithsonian Science for Makerspaces! This series of free engineering design challenges engage youth in emerging technologies through hands-on learning. Learn More: buff.ly/2KSVSPL

ICYMI - U.S. Department of Education encouraging colleges/universities, schools & CBOs to work together using Federal Work Study to increase number of college students serving as mentors, student success coaches, tutors in schools & afterschool & summer www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/gui… #AfterschoolWorks

For #AAPIMonth, Million Girls Moonshot is highlighting role models in #STEM - including Nina Niu Sanford, an attending radiation oncologist who cares for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy as part of their treatment plan. Hear her story: buff.ly/3L7afzc

Why a barbershop class for teens is all the buzz in Federal Way seattletimes.com/seattle-news/a… via The Seattle Times

Únase a este espacio Cuerpo, Mente y Alma para centrar en el bienestar y el cuidado colectivo para la comunidad hispanohablante. Cada sesión es GRATIS, ofrece 3.00 créditos de STARS. buff.ly/3B6McMk

ICYMI: The deadline for our survey has been EXTENDED. Please take a few minutes to let us know what spring has looked like for your out-of-school time program! Closing May 21 @ 11:59 PM PT. 3to6.co/survey

Elevate Washington is SOWA’s free, youth program directory. Make sure your programs are accessible to your community by listing them in Elevate Washington! buff.ly/42tzUcR

If you a parent or guardian of a student currently enrolled in a U.S public, private or charter school, Substantial and KnowledgeWorks want you to help them co-design the future of math education! Learn more - English: buff.ly/3pQOf4N Spanish: buff.ly/4585tKY

¡Todavía hay tiempo para registrarse! No pierdas la oportunidad de unirse con nosotros para Cuerpo Mente y Alma: Autocuidado con Teresa Sorroche y Montserrat Stock de TERRA.  Para registrarse solo tienen que visitar el siguiente enlace: buff.ly/3LCseOc

May is #AAPIHeritageMonth! This month Milion Girls Moonshot celebrate the amazing contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Check out buff.ly/ITMd5S for resources for educators this month.

Thank you to all the staff members who joined us for our all staff retreat at the STAR Center last Friday, and thank you to School's Out WA for facilitating such an engaging #CulturalResponsiveness Training! #AllStaffRetreat #Greentrike

Join us for a training to support resilience and wellbeing. Facilitated by Shayla and Kizz who will include teaching, guided contemplative practices, and group discussions. This is a 6-part virtual series beginning Mar. 21. Register now! buff.ly/49qHWWX #sowa #youth

Join us for an important Social Media Awareness Night at Salk Middle School this Friday, Feb 23rd, from 5:15-7 PM! Parents and caregivers, this is your chance to gain essential insights on keeping your kids safe online. #newesd101 Spokane Schools #spokane

Our friends at Mizzen Education just introduced their new nonprofit brand, to connect with practitioners in every zip code, and bring more standards-aligned learning experiences to the field through its free learning platform. mizzen.org/introducing-mi…