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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We're on a mission to #EngageEveryStudent, starting here in Kansas. See new resources on finding the right afterschool program for your child to starting a program in your community.
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Wonderful News!
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In Applied Innovations, we get to know some of the talented members of our team and their projects, across our many centers and various areas of impact.
Today we meet...
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Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Hiring and Staff Development in OST
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This guide can help district leaders, out-of-school time providers and intermediaries identify federal funding streams to support summer and afterschool learning.
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Posted: 3 days ago
Join us for a deep dive into STEM Teaching Tools this Semester! Meetings take place via zoom on Tuesdays starting September 13th, 7 - 8 pm for 10 weeks. Professional...
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This report examines the perspectives, challenges, & opportunities for #ChildCare providers in #Kansas by presenting the findings from a survey conducted in partnership with @capita_social and @opnflds. Stay tuned as...
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Here’s the deal, Kansas friends. @kcctf is the state lead for @dollyslibrary & can cover 50% of the costs. We need local 501c3 nonprofit partners to match. Info below. When...
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It's the final weekend of Sunflower Summer from @ksdehq! Families across Kansas can visit attractions, museums, and events (For Free!) until Aug. 14th.
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Happy #InternationalYouthDay! 🧒 Celebrate in your community by #volunteering with a youth-focused cause or organization; connect with one today at: https://t.co/Qc7VAHuYdW
#VolunteerMatch #csr #techforgood https://t.co/RZ5M7tB121
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Hours of Opportunity: Lessons from Five Cities on Building Systems to Improve After-School, Summer, and Other Out-of-School-Time Programs
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How Afterschool Supports Students’ Learning
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The Kansas Enrichment Network has collected a handful of quick, low-cost STEM activities in order to provide high-quality STEM learning on a budget.
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We are proud to announce a new webinar in our Antiracism in Data Management series.
Rethinking Data: A QuantCrit Primer to Interrogating Quantitative Methods is a two-part webinar featuring Dr....
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Lack of access to technology and digital learning for students creates a huge equity issue. This training will help you look more deeply at some of the equity implications your...
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From the Wallace Foundation, resources for coordinating afterschool.
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Check out the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities research-based Accessible Visualization Design Guidelines for people with IDD done in collaboration with the VisuaLab. Access to research...
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Out-of-school programs offer an opportunity to engage youth and help them learn, grow, and prepare for the future. The Network strives to raise awareness, build capacity and sustainability, and promote...
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
Afterschool programs expand learning opportunities for young people of all ages. Afterschool is a creative, fun space that engages kids in hands-on activities, helps them explore new interests, and learn...
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Nationwide, 25 million students who want to participate in afterschool or summer learning opportunities are waiting for an available spot. It's time to #EngageEveryStudent https://t.co/WUOidhzi0N https://t.co/uHoQ3f5q34
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Sunflower Summer, a great program from @ksdehq, is heading into its final days. Families across Kansas can visit Kansas attractions, museums, and events (For Free!) until Aug. 14th.
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Youth Perspectives on Designing Equitable Out-of-School-Time Programs
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Great news—the Youth Ambassador application deadline has been EXTENDED! 🎉
Youth have until August 15 to submit their afterschool story for the chance to be trained as an afterschool advocate...
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Over the past year, creating meaningful and effective learning experiences has been education’s greatest challenge. Accelerate learning this summer and beyond with these 5 steps by @DiscoveryEd!
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🌻🌞Sunflower Summer Spotlight
Bring your curiosity to the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison. Learn about the aviator, photographer, wife, stepmom & airline owner for free through the #SunflowerSummer learning...
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Kansas principals & curriculum coordinators- Are you supporting teachers in science classrooms? Are you talking about "engagement" & looking for supports on what that👀like using #NGSS. Join us for a...
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Green Works is a midtown Kansas City based non-profit that aims to help youth “care for the environment, contribute to our economy and create healthy communities.”
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Parents agree that afterschool helps young people develop confidence, life skills & responsible decision-making! #AA3PM https://t.co/DRN9RCD7wz https://t.co/IDGtihODA7
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KEN collected a handful of quick, low-cost STEM activities in order to provide high-quality STEM learning on a budget. These cards include directions on how to perform the STEM activity,...
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This guide can help district leaders, out-of-school time providers and intermediaries identify federal funding streams to support summer and afterschool learning.
https://t.co/6nhg5pfizE
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Posted: 3 weeks ago

A University of Kansas Center for Positive Youth Development program.

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