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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Overwhelmingly, parents say that afterschool helps kids learn life skills (82%), build confidence (81%), and engage with their peers (85%). #AfterschoolWorks #AA3PM https://t.co/DRN9RCD7wz https://t.co/nkquOj6q4E
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🔬 Afterschool is helping bring #STEMLearning to 1 million girls in 5 years. https://t.co/GiXpnl2kM1 #ThisIsAfterschool https://t.co/EaDGBTpFws
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NASA’s Curious Universe podcast highlights the wild and wonderful adventures on our home planet and beyond. Starting May 24, new episodes will be released every Tuesday. Get curious: https://t.co/b6JecNhESJ https://t.co/wMXXQSK0w4
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! There's still time to submit your #LightsOnAfterschool poster design, and it's easier than ever! Mail, email, or tweet us your youth art for the chance to win $500...
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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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Celebrate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander STEM professionals in your afterschool program with new resources from @girlsmoonshot! https://t.co/iyX1RXmrWe
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Be part of STEM Program transformation by providing your data. Participants that complete this survey will be entered to win a $100 gift card. The survey is open until June...
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“We’re in a constant state of flux. We’ll hire one staffer and another will resign. We’ve just not been able to catch up this year.” https://t.co/1tXi0QjUp3
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KEN is now part of the new Center for Positive Youth Development from @AAI_at_KU. While our services and partner relationships remain the same, this repositioning aligns us with a center...
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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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Afterschool engages kids in creative learning opportunities that shape their future careers. @afterschool4all https://t.co/vAeGl9MttQ https://t.co/Bkl9px9MNc
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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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Thank you to @CarolinaKCTV5 and @KCTV5 for featuring the Graduation Toolkit!
Share the toolkit with the high school or college grads in your life, and together, let's celebrate and support...
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“What better place than onboard a 727 aircraft for a classroom." ✈️ #STEM https://t.co/blPoX6Z7mH
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Our survey is designed to collect information about programs, including the use of transformative practices and efforts to sustain engagement among girls and youth of color. Participants will be entered...
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We are TWO weeks away from the #LightsOnAfterschool poster contest deadline! Don't forget to send in your masterpiece no later than May 16. https://t.co/JruvDMOucX https://t.co/MUh4EeWhTn
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“The idea is to empower students, young people, to voice out their questions and who they are. We want to remove the stigma against science, be creative, and see science...
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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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We'll see you tomorrow morning 🌞 for all things #afterschool! https://t.co/Wrva6CsyC0
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“I have always been interested in entrepreneurship, but now I really want to work in or own a business in agriculture." https://t.co/ytsVlTgdlS
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To kick off our Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week we wanted to share what NAA's CEO, Gina Warner loves about #afterschool and #afterschoolprofessionals! #HeartOfAfterschool https://t.co/L6Taj24XRN
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An estimated 850,000 professionals work with children and youth during out-of-school hours providing enriching experiences. 💛 We thank all the afterschool professionals during Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week. #HeartOfAfterschool https://t.co/0HKEejVdIF
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STEM learning experiences matter. Afterschool programs help students, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM, gain critical learning opportunities. https://t.co/wMed2FgizJ
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This Friday, April 22, is Earth Day! 🌏 Check out these resources and strategies via @NatlAfterSchool to plan activities and celebrate in your community. https://t.co/WeGVGYft9w
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Thanks to a growing number of supports for transgender and nonbinary youth to feel safe within their school settings, afterschool programs have more resources than ever to ensure that every...
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📣 Register today for the 2022 Kansas Afterschool Educators Conference! We'll be all virtual Wednesday, April 27, providing insight on staff management and development, burnout and re-kindling partnerships. Don't miss...
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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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#AfterschoolWorks for working parents! 82% of rural parents agree that afterschool programs provide working parents peace of mind knowing that their children are safe and supervised. https://t.co/S8UGBazcxK https://t.co/TO5KiyAhAk
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In search of professional development opportunities? 💻 Check out @NatlAfterSchool for a wide variety of virtual offerings. https://t.co/xodiJ37WDz https://t.co/tFSbrNGqG4
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