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.

We work to ensure that all Kansas youth

have access to safe, affordable, and high-quality out-of-school time learning

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STEM EDUCATION

Building skills and engaging students through hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math initiatives

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Preparing youth for the rapidly changing demands and skills sets required for 21st century careers

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YOUTH VOICE

Helping youth become leaders, speak out, and form a collective voice for positive change and community action

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Your feedback is requested! Are you interested in how we can streamline child care licensing regulations? @KDHE is taking public comment until Friday, Oct 28, 5pm, on revisions to capacity...
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Posted: Yesterday
Help us put the #LightsOnAfterschool rising to the moment! 70% of programs surveyed nationally reported serving students in some capacity since the COVID-19 shutdowns – providing remote learning, childcare for...
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Posted: Yesterday
Free STEM curriculum for afterschool—Register now for Meta Engineer for the Week to gain access to this free curriculum and introduce learners to the world of engineering while building confidence...
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Posted: 2 days ago
Today is a great day to nominate a 7-12 grade Math or Science teacher for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching! https://t.co/OHtq3lmiSR It takes 2 min...
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Posted: 2 days ago
All students should have the supports they need to realize their full potential. Afterschool and summer learning programs are a critical part of that support. See how you can #EngageEveryStudent!...
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Posted: 2 days ago
#LightsOnAfterschool, the national showcase for OST & summer learning programs, is around the corner! Sign up and see how you can join the nationwide celebration on October 20! https://t.co/xZKB1qtLwr https://t.co/HE25rgNtwd
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Posted: 5 days ago
The NASA TechRise Student Challenge invites teams of sixth to 12th-grade students to design, build, and launch science and technology experiments on high-altitude balloon flights during the upcoming 2022/2023 school...
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Posted: 6 days ago
⭐ Kolin, 11, & Quinn, 6, enjoy reading @dollyslibrary books together. The siblings, along with brother Konnor, are #ImaginationLibrary alumni, all enrolled as infants. Thank you @unitedwayfh for inspiring a...
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Posted: 6 days ago
Is your rural afterschool program interested in hosting? Teen Science Cafe programs are a free, fun way for teens to engage with #STEM experts.
Learn more here: https://t.co/8YIdtrJERr https://t.co/cHtoi9UDtm
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Posted: Last week
Lots of great tech solutions have come out of KU to improve child and family wellbeing and transform systems. In addition to ROM Reports (https://t.co/JPzoEMKcig), a couple of my favorites...
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Posted: Last week
Afterschool and out-of-school professionals: join us for our Kansas Connections Conference, taking place Oct.. 25th in Wichita.
Register at the link below:
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An amazing 🧵 of early childhood organizations and leaders from around the country - all working as we do to ensure every child thrives. https://t.co/eAVbsPNZhh
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Do you have plans to celebrate #LightsOnAfterschool? Let us know and you could be entered to win a classroom pack of 25 books from @WriteBrainBooks! There are 2 days left...
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Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in Kansas
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Are you a program provider looking for support? See resources available to help you #EngageEveryStudent! https://t.co/BU06Z4zRPo
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Posted: Last week
NCES data release shows increased opportunities for summer learning and more mental health supports
https://t.co/6EkVqOav9u
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📢 Calling all STEM teaching professionals 📢 Check out this activity toolkit that provides dozens of design challenges for young engineers https://t.co/khMdELhQz1
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
It’s on! Join NAA, @afterschool4all, and thousands of OST programs in the largest nationwide showcase of afterschool during Lights On Afterschool. Sign up now to join the October 23rd celebration!...
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
We're so proud to support this program for Kansas families! 🌻 https://t.co/kJc6OIqkvO
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
New survey shows that afterschool programs are still in high demand
https://t.co/WP5Y124r5g
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
Using the Kansas Afterschool Program Quality Guidelines
The purpose of the assessment tool is to provide a pathway to reflect upon current programs, define areas for improvement, and provide an...
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
What’s involved in attracting tweens and teens to good after-school programs.
https://t.co/03nUbJTuTj
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
The 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year 🍎 application portal is open.
Download the 2024 Teacher of the Year Packet to find details on how to submit your nomination for...
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
TRIO Talent Search, housed within AAI's @CEOPmedia for Educational Opportunity Programs, seeks a full-time Spanish bilingual TRIO Advisor.
Learn more and apply below.
https://t.co/WmcTD84YX9 https://t.co/5FR766fqJg
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
Welcome #BackToSchool--the Afterschool Alliance has all the tools and resources you need for a successful school year, from funding opportunities to staff recruitment! https://t.co/rHX5q9HRlN
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
We are so excited for our Social Welfare team to head to Topeka on Wednesday as a part of the Kansas Racial Equity Collaborative Day at the Capitol.
Learn more:...
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
Afterschool helps youth stay connected. Parents agree that afterschool programs provide children with opportunities to engage with their peers (85%) and build positive relationships with caring mentors and adults (77%)....
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
Data from the Afterschool Alliance shows that unmet demand for afterschool programs remains high during the pandemic. Now, for every child in an afterschool program, there are four more who...
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
KEN has collected a handful of quick, low-cost STEM activities in order to provide high-quality STEM learning on a budget.
https://t.co/8auvDzfAAb https://t.co/mzXjzVP34s
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Posted: 3 weeks ago

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