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    • December 2025

    • Thu 18
      Promotional graphic titled “The Power of Stories” featuring authors Terysa Ridgeway, Dr. Gaby A. González, and Kim Collazo, with event info for December 18 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.

      The Power of Stories

      December 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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      December 18, 2025 10:00-11:00am PT / 1:00-2:00pm ET  Meet talented authors creating stories that matter! Join NGCP for an interactive conversation with writers who are inspiring curiosity, building confidence, and … Continued

    • January 2026

    • Wed 21
      A young girl with face paint plays with robot toys on a table at an event. Text on the left promotes a STEM Next training about engineering for Pre-K and Kindergarten, held on Jan. 21, 2026, facilitated by the Museum of Science, Boston.

      Career-Connected Learning Series: Building Engineering & Awareness in Pre-K and Kindergarten

      Featured January 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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      STEM Next is accelerating our efforts to advance career-connected learning in afterschool and summer learning programs with our Career-Connected Learning Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers. In this training, we will dive deep into the first phase of Career Awareness. With our partners at the Museum of Science in Boston, we will explore curricular resources that … Continued

    • February 2026

    • Wed 4
      A child holding a NASA bag stands in a group, while text on a blue background promotes a STEM event: “Fostering Career Awareness in Upper Elementary” by the Museum of Science, Boston, on February 4, 2026, for grades 3–5.

      Career-Connected Learning Training: Fostering Career Awareness in Upper Elementary

      Featured February 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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      Date: February 4, 2026, 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT Facilitator: Museum of Science, Boston Grades 3-5 | Featuring YES Engineering Rescue Shuttles  STEM Next is accelerating our efforts … Continued

    • Wed 18
      Three middle school boys work on a hands-on science project in a classroom. Text promotes a STEM Next event on durable skill development, held by the Museum of Science, Boston, for grades 6–8 on Feb. 18, 2026.

      Career-Connected Learning Series: Durable Skill Development and Career Exploration in Middle School

      Featured February 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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      Date: February 18, 2026, 2026, 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT Facilitator: Museum of Science, Boston Grades 6-8 | Featuring YES Engineering Antivirals Unit STEM Next is accelerating our … Continued

    • March 2026

    • Wed 18
      Digital flyer for a webinar by STEM Next and Hour of AI, featuring a smiling girl using a laptop. Text details a free educator webinar on AI literacy, held Wednesday, March 18 at 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST.

      National AI Literacy Day Made Easy: Launch the Hour of AI with STEM Next & Code.org

      Featured March 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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      Are you looking to bring AI to your afterschool program but don't know where to start? STEM Next & Code.org are teaming up for a free webinar to help you … Continued

    • Mon 23
      A flyer for a STEM NEXT Learning Hour event titled From Enrichment to Economic Mobility features a man and a boy using a circular saw outdoors, with event details and logos on a purple background.

      From Enrichment to Economic Mobility: Strengthening Afterschool to Workforce Pathways

      Featured March 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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      Join STEM Next and JFF for our latest Learning Hour. This webinar will introduce two core JFF resources: the American Job Quality Study (AJQS) and the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Framework … Continued

    • April 2026

    • Thu 16

      Unlocking the Double Helix: A Blueprint for DNA Day Success

      Featured April 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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      Get ready to make DNA Day engaging, accessible, and impactful for your students across learning settings and grade levels. In this practical prep webinar for educators, we’ll walk you through … Continued

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