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New Issue Brief from STEM Next: Afterschool Holds the Power to Reimagine Math Learning for the Next Generation

Career-Connected Summer: How summer STEM camps shaped career aspirations for these teens

STEM Next Welcomes New Board Members Who Bring National Leadership in Aerospace, Tech, Engineering and Education

Eliminating Afterschool Funding Is a Mistake America’s Economy Can’t Afford

Helping Youth See What’s Possible: A New Framework for Career-Connected Learning Beyond the Classroom

STEM Next and Teen Science Café Network Bring Real STEM Careers to Life for Students Nationwide at STEM Fest 2025

Meet STEM Next’s 2025 Flight Crew: Our Largest Cohort Yet with 77 Youth STEM Ambassadors from Across the U.S.

From the Dance Floor to CNN Heroes: STEM From Dance Takes National Spotlight with New Spin on STEM

‘Supporting each other’s growth:’ Why near-peer mentorship works to build STEM confidence

STEM Next Opportunity Fund Names Camsie McAdams as Director of the Institute for a STEM Ready America

A Milestone Year: The Million Girls Moonshot Expands Reach and Impact in Year 3

STEM Next Opportunity Fund Announces Launch of Exploring Career Connections in STEM, Supported by $3.3M U.S. Department of Labor Grant

2024 Earth Day and Beyond: Activating Earth Stewardship in New Ways

2024 Summer STEM Challenge: Creating STEM Journeys with Purpose

Furman University’s Riley Institute Features STEM Next Fellow, Dr. Sheronda Witter

Does Science Still Have a Seat at the Table?

Family Engagement and the Power of Connection

Unlocking Curiosity with Sharks, Rockets, and Mind Control: STEM Next and Teen Science Cafés Build STEM Skills by Encouraging Discovery

Spending ESSER: Three Tips to Leverage the Funds

Remembering Ann S. Bowers

Reflections from the National Indian Education Convention and Trade Show

Afterschool STEM: 20 Reasons Why We Love It

Mentoring Matters: Building Social Capital as the Bridge to Success

Creating Community through Action

Beyond the Pink: A STEM Gift Guide for Girls

Embracing Orange Shirt Day: A Connection and the Role of Afterschool Programs

New Mexico’s Quest to Advance Young Women in STEM: Jordyn Montoya’s Story

Family Engagement: The Power of Reflection

Bridging the Gap Between Traditions and Afterschool: A Personal Journey

Out-of-School Time STEM is a Workforce Investment

The Student Mental Health Crisis: How Out-of-School Time Programs Can Help

Family Engagement: Make it About Empowerment

Research and Out-of-School Time Learning Tips