For the 74 million kids in the U.S.
every afternoon holds the possibility to build, invent, and discover.
Because that’s when 80% of learning happens for kids.
Together, let’s make these moments matter.
STEM in Afterschool & Summer Works
Students report that participation in a STEM afterschool program positively impacts
Students reported their STEM career knowledge increases by 80%
78% of students reported a more positive attitude about STEM
73% of students reported a more positive STEM identity.
Students said their perseverance & critical thinking increased by 72%
Our Impact
STEM Next advances the STEM learning field through scaling programs, knowledge, and capacity. We enable educators, leaders, and policymakers to deliver effective programming and increase access for underrepresented girls and youth. In the last three years, we have reached
210K
Educators
7 M
K-12 Young People
45K
Afterschool & Summer Programs
Latest News And Ideas
Youth Voice: An Invaluable Perspective
“Our generation is set to inherit a complicated world with challenges we did not create; now is the time to start listening to us.” –
Welcome Back to Afterschool 2023: Five Big STEM Ideas to Supercharge Young Minds
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can spark curiosity in children that can inspire a lasting love of learning. Interest may start with a project
Sticks, Stones, Dirt, and Bugs: Summertime Adventures in STEM
I (Linda) enrolled my son in a summer program hosted by our community park’s department in a forest setting. Kyle and his best friend spent