Our mission is to advance, connect, and support high quality afterschool and summer learning programs to promote the success of children throughout Georgia.
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Bring AI learning to your afterschool program!
Join us Oct. 8 in Atlanta for hands-on training designed to help #OST educators introduce computer science and AI through engaging activities for grades 3–8.
$125 stipend + lunch included!
bit.ly/buildingblocksofcs
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How can #afterschool and summer programs help young people build AI literacy?
Join @NGCProject and @STEMNext on Sept. 29 at 1 PM EST for practical strategies and real-world examples to help educators support safe, ethical and effective AI learning.
bit.ly/3U9duyb
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Get ready for #WorldSpaceWeek, October 4–10! Afterschool programs are a great place to spark curiosity about space and STEM through hands-on activities, exploration and discovery.
Find ideas and event planning resources from @WorldSpaceWeek: worldspaceweek.org. #WSW2026
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Close out #GeorgiaReadsWeek by visiting your library. Find a new book, attend a program, get a library card or ask a librarian for a recommendation. Libraries connect families with stories, learning opportunities, helpful resources and welcoming community spaces.
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Cultural, civic and educational nonprofits may apply for up to $7,500 from the Nathan Cummings Foundation for projects that foster connections between people and ideas.
🔗 nathancummings.org/become-a-…
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#STEM is taking off in Georgia #afterschool programs, but too many young people are still missing out.
Explore the latest #AA3PM data on STEM opportunities and access across Georgia: bit.ly/AA3PM_STEM_GA.
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Celebrate Share a Story Thursday with a favorite book, family memory, childhood adventure or story about someone who inspired you. Stories help children learn about the people and places around them while connecting generations and communities. #GeorgiaReadsWeek
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Bring real-world problem solving into your afterschool program with TECH Quest!
Explore out three ready-to-use activities that invite youth in grades 5-8 to use technology to tackle real challenges: bit.ly/3SYNDsD.
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Leadership is better with community! Join fellow #OST leaders from across #Georgia on Sept. 29 for the first free Leading with Purpose virtual conversation.
Connect, reflect and learn from one another!
12 PM EST | bit.ly/3TehSfb
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For Sing Together Wednesday, share a favorite song, nursery rhyme or silly tune with a child. Singing helps children hear and play with sounds, words and rhythm—and makes literacy part of an everyday moment. #GeorgiaReadsWeek
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Get ready for #LightsOnAfterschool on Oct. 22!
@afterschool4all has resources to help you plan your celebration, spread the word and shine a light on the impact of afterschool programs.
Explore the resources: afterschoolalliance.org/loa.…. #GaLightsOn
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Celebrate Talk Together Tuesday by starting a conversation with a child. Ask about their day, listen to their ideas and encourage them to tell you more. Every question, answer and shared laugh helps build language, vocabulary and connection. #GeorgiaReadsWeek
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📣 Funding opportunity! The Brady Education Foundation supports research projects and program evaluations aimed at improving educational outcomes for children, including those in low-income communities.
📅 Deadline: Sept. 30
🔗 bradyeducationfoundation.org
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Ready to make next summer even stronger?
Join @summerlearning Sept. 30 for Summer Starts in September! Connect, reflect and explore ideas and resources to help strengthen your summer learning program.
FREE | Virtual | 1–3:30 PM EST
Learn more: bit.ly/4ijU6J1
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Bring hands-on engineering to your #afterschool program!
Join @yesatmos Sept. 24 for a FREE webinar exploring #STEM resources and real-world challenges that build problem-solving, collaboration and engineering skills.
7 PM EST | Virtual
Register: bit.ly/4gKk3QM
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#GeorgiaReadsDay launches #GeorgiaReadsWeek with one simple challenge: read with a child or share a favorite story. As you read, ask, “What do you think will happen next?” One book together can help build stronger readers, families and communities. #TogetherGeorgiaReads
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Does your #OST program serve highschoolers? Join the AI Innovation Challenge from @STEMNext + the Panasonic Foundation!
No AI or coding experience required, and programs compete for up to $5,000 in funding.
Access the FREE toolkit and submit by Nov. 19: bit.ly/4i3Dchn.
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Help young people explore careers in space and aerospace!
The free Launching Futures Toolkit from @STEMNext, powered by RTX, includes hands-on activities, career profiles, and educator resources to support career-connected learning.
Explore the toolkit: bit.ly/46dqmpD.
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4 in 5 parents say #afterschool programs help children gain #STEM interests and skills.
Check out more Georgia #AA3PM findings: afterschoolalliance.org/AA3P….
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Explore AI + build your #STEM toolkit. Gain resources you can use right away!
Join us Oct. 8 from 10 AM to 2 PM in Atlanta for Building Blocks of Computer Science: A is for Artificial Intelligence. Participants receive a $125 stipend + lunch.
Register: bit.ly/buildingblocksofcs
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