National AfterSchool Convention

The Power of AfterSchool

Mar. 1, 2016 by

We’re less than three weeks away from NAA’s Annual Convention in Orlando and there’s still time to register! This year’s theme is “The Power of AfterSchool. The Power of You.”

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How to Put Afterschool Research into Practice

Feb. 24, 2016 by

Three leading afterschool experts, Deborah Vandell, Reed Larson and Deborah Moroney, will join us at the NAA Convention in March to share new research, data, and how to put cutting-edge research

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Leadership: A Tale of Two Bird Teams

Feb. 24, 2016 by

Heidi Ham, NAA Vice President, Programs and Strategy, spent most of her life in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by Seattle Seahawks fans. In 2006, she moved east and married into a

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STEM Gems: Frozen Baseballs

Feb. 24, 2016 by

This month’s STEM Gems experience is all about baseball. Baseball science, that is! Through the use of frozen baseballs, your afterschool students will learn about the concepts of flexibility, movement

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NAA Convention Keynote: Wendy Spencer

Feb. 11, 2016 by

NAA proudly welcomes Wendy Spencer as the Tuesday keynote speaker at NAA’s March Convention. Spencer is CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency that

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A New SEL Field Guide

Feb. 11, 2016 by

An innovative guide called “Preparing Youth to Thrive: Promising Practices in Social & Emotional Learning” has been launched in an effort to help afterschool programs across the country bring social

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5 Tips for Cultivating Creativity and Curiosity

Feb. 10, 2016 by

Providing high-quality STEM learning is bigger than simply presenting hands-on activities. The goal is to create an atmosphere of discovery where kids are engaged in creative and critical thinking. Asking

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