These past couple of weeks have been overwhelming as executive orders have created uncertainty and caused fear for vulnerable populations. We know many of you, like us, are concerned about what’s happening now, and what may come over the next many months and years. We have struggled to determine the implications of the executive orders,… Read more »
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Head to Heart #1
Acknowledging & Validating Quick Training (adapted from The Flourish Lab curriculum) When children are experiencing large feelings, one of the most supportive and effective strategies to help them return to baseline is to acknowledge and validate their emotions. Acknowledgement includes “naming the feeling” and sounds like … What are you feeling? It seems that you… Read more »
“An Oasis From Home”
I have attended third space programs for as long as I can remember. From the age of 5 to 12, I participated in LA’s Best, a program that caters to under-resourced schools by providing free enrichment opportunities during the academic year and summer, ensuring that youth are active and engaged. During my time in this… Read more »
Elevating Youth Voices
Imagine being the youngest in the group and having no voice in a decision that affects you—like what you’re doing on the weekend. Well, that’s exactly how youth feel. With having no say in how they spend their time in school and youth programs, youth often feel powerless and detached from these spaces. Thankfully, some… Read more »
Universal Afterschool Update
We’re THRILLED to announce that the Vermont Agency of Education has awarded $3.5 million in grant funding to 17 supervisory unions and nonprofits in 11 Vermont counties! These grantees across the state will be coordinating with over 73 community partners to expand access to afterschool and summer learning programs, and push Vermont that much closer… Read more »
Million Girls Moonshot – November 2023 Resources
Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through OST programs over the next five years. The Million Girls Moonshot is an initiative of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. The Million Girls Moonshot… Read more »
Million Girls Moonshot – October 2023 Resources
Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through OST programs over the next five years. The Million Girls Moonshot is an initiative of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. The Million Girls Moonshot… Read more »
Universal Afterschool in Vermont: Update
As many of you know, Vermont is on a path to create universal afterschool and summer for all Vermont youth. More than $12M in federal funds have been invested in the state’s afterschool and summer field over the past several years. We have been steadily making progress and this year, we took two very giant… Read more »
Million Girls Moonshot – September 2023 Resources
Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through OST programs over the next five years. The Million Girls Moonshot is an initiative of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. The Million Girls Moonshot… Read more »
Million Girls Moonshot – August 2023 Resources
Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through OST programs over the next five years. The Million Girls Moonshot is an initiative of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. The Million Girls Moonshot… Read more »
