Home > Resources News & Announcements Afterschool STEM programs inspire kids to keep learning December 21, 2017 At an after-school STEM club in Rhode Island, students are working on an engineering challenge. The low-stakes, fun environment offers time for exploration when resources or hands-on activities may be in short supply during school hours, and can help sustain interest as classes get harder. Special correspondent Lisa Stark of Education Week reports. Watch the full video below. Afterschool STEM programs inspire kids to keep learning