Research & New Ideas New Issue Brief from STEM Next: Afterschool Is Essential to Building AI Literacy at Scale This brief explores why afterschool and summer learning must be treated as essential infrastructure in the nation’s AI literacy strategy. June 3, 2026 Learn More
Opportunities Afterschool Programs: Implement New STEM Learning Journeys In partnership with Verizon™, a new set of online Learning Journeys are now available to more easily implement relevant, high-quality STEM learning in their programs April 8, 2026 Learn More
Tools Transform Your Future: Celebrate Engineers Week 2026 in Afterschool Engineers Week—and this year’s theme, Transform Your Future—is the perfect opportunity to build momentum around engineering learning. January 26, 2026 Learn More
Tools 5 Steps to Plan Career-Connected Afterschool STEM Activities To make STEM more accessible for afterschool educators, we've outlined a checklist with five easy steps for designing STEM activities. Learn More
News & Announcements Announcing STEM Next’s Nature Prize Challenge Winners, youth-led projects from coast to coast Winning submissions stood out for their creativity, youth engagement, impact, and incorporation of career-connected learning. December 17, 2025 Learn More
Impact Stories How DNA Learning Journeys Are Building STEM Confidence in Youth and Educators STEM Next has partnered with Illumina to bring the power and wonder of DNA science to afterschool and summer programs nationwide. November 24, 2025 Learn More
Opportunities Announcing Project R³: A New Opportunity for OST System Leaders to Strengthen Math Confidence R³ is a new initiative designed to strengthen math relationships, relevance, and real-world application across the OST field. Apply to join this work! November 21, 2025 Learn More
Tools Strengthening Career-Connected Learning: The Building Bridges with Industry Playbook The Playbook provides out-of-school-time (OST) education leaders with practical guidance for initiating, strengthening, and sustaining employer partnerships. November 10, 2025 Learn More
News & Announcements STEM Next Flight Crew Members to be Featured on CBS’s Mission: Unstoppable Airing on CBS this Saturday, Nov. 8, and next Saturday, Nov. 15, the segments feature New Jersey Flight Crew member Carolyn and Colorado Flight Crew... November 6, 2025 Learn More
Opportunities Community in Nature Prize Challenge for Afterschool Programs Enter by November 25 for a chance to win up to $3,500 for your program! October 9, 2025 Learn More
