KEN is now part of the new Center for Positive Youth Development, from the Achievement & Assessment Institute. While our services and partner relationships will remain the same, this repositioning aligns us with a center with a dedicated focus on the Positive Youth Development Framework.

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The 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health from The Trevor Project is out, and while it does contain some eye-opening statistics, it also highlights where LGBTQ youth find...
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On this rainy day, it's good to have an indoor project for the kids! Fight the summer boredom blues with a BOREDOM BUSTER!
Do you know the science behind why...
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After going to afterschool programs, 69% of students improve their homework completion and class participation and 1 in 2 students improve their math and reading grades.
#afterschool #ThisIsAfterschool https://t.co/IWvfSEVm3U
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What is #SummerLearningWeek all about? During July 11th-15th, we celebrate to elevate the importance of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer! For more resources, check this out: https://t.co/R210DtKYD5...
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Join the Watkins on Wednesday June 22 for Summer Games! This week's theme is the color🟢GREEN🟢. There will be coloring, slime making, a turtle craft, and a giant Tic Tac...
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Have you signed up for Sunflower Summer yet?
Sunflower Summer provides a wide variety of ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together. Kansas families...
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View recorded sessions from the 2022 Kansas Afterschool Educators Conference, held this spring.
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We are so pleased to support important initiatives like @RemakeDays!
Kudos to @STEMKC for their leadership in our region. Here's to helping youth explore their interests, develop their skills, and...
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Science up your summer with STEM Activity Cards!
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20 After School Activities That Require Minimal Set-Up
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Get outside for some outdoor STEM activities with the @MizzenbyMott app, by @MottFoundation. The Outdoors Activities for Middle School playlist includes building a mini greenhouse, egg drop, and making a...
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6 Benefits of Afterschool Programs
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Are you ready for your #summerlearning programs? Check out this blog post from @afterschool4all on #resources to help you plan a game-changing #summer. Learn more: https://t.co/HzNgLZciyG #summerprogramming #summerresources #afterschoolworks https://t.co/Ep8h1vOy9w
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Supporting Student Success Through Afterschool Programs
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In a series of podcasts, NAA Executive Director Gina Warner speaks to researchers, experts, practitioners and funders about afterschool quality—what it is, how to achieve it and why its imperative.
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Youth Perspectives on Designing Equitable Out-of-School-Time Programs
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Out-of-School Time Programs: Paving the Way for Children to Find Passion, Purpose & Voice—national surveys of K-8 parents, teachers, and program providers
https://t.co/ilvegd5lUr
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Hey kids…do you know why some hot dogs plump when you cook them?
As they heat up, water inside the hot dog turns to steam & expands…it’s #science! https://t.co/iKoR3J7ta0
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This collection of resources from @afterschool4all has been curated to help summer learning programs prepare for another season and make the most of the American Rescue Plan investments in out-of-school...
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The future is ours to create, and we can create a better future. #GirlsLeadSTEM #MillionGirlsMoonshot 🚀 https://t.co/yAtneRuMNn
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Our world needs healing, and we are the only ones who can do it. So take care of yourself and be of service to others… which is really how we...
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As Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month wraps up, @afterschool4all is shining a light on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander children in afterschool programs & the experiences...
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Thanks to the time and help of afterschool and summer program staff, @afterschool4all has been able to track the ways in which the afterschool field’s operating status, policies, procedures, staffing,...
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Attention #afterschool programs! If you haven't visited @afterschool4all's funding database yet, be sure to check out the various opportunities that could help fund your program! https://t.co/v4mi0kypaZ https://t.co/qDDsJoqTu4
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How do you know when summer has officially started? ⬇️ https://t.co/2O7L7mZatR
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With programs wrapping up and new ones beginning, it's crucial to create a space for reflection of your programs with staff and leaders. Check out End of Semester Reflections by...
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Are you an afterschool practitioner looking for high-quality, cost-free curriculum to help your students develop computer science skills and explore engineering? https://t.co/TnHsFCtgNu
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#SunflowerSummer is back for 2022! Download the app at https://t.co/QsIOSNoO3e and get started this weekend! https://t.co/5jfZq6y0et
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Do you have youth art that shows what afterschool means to your students? Tweet or email us your #LightsOnAfterschool entry for the chance to win $500 for your program. There...
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"I’m excited to share about my experiences, so more students can access the support afterschool programs provide.” https://t.co/9nXTEzLRRv
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