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
“Secret sauce” for Impactful Family Engagement: Our Lessons Learned from a Community of Practice
Family engagement has magical powers that support children’s engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). When families learn and play together, the possibilities for
FY24 Budget Recommendations: What Out-Of-School STEM Leaders Should Know
On Thursday, March 9th, the President released his budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2024. Additional details have continued to emerge, as agencies post
Who, How, When, and Where We Talk About Engineering Careers Matters
“A professed interest in STEM careers is a more accurate predictor of pursuing an education and subsequent career than test scores.” (Goodwin. The development of