IN STEM Strategic Plan
The Indiana Department of Education and Indiana STEM Advisory Council have unveiled a six-year strategic plan. The goals are to improve STEM instruction, scale evidence-based STEM curriculum in [...]
Lights On Afterschool
October 25 is Lights On Afterschool– a day to recognize the importance of afterschool providers to the well-being and development of our youth. More than 1 million Americans will celebrate [...]
5 Things to Tell Kids about the Election
Election season is here and no doubt your kids have heard the advertisements. Here’s a quick 43-second video from Common Sense Media that can be used to help your kids wade through the noise.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Applications are open for the 2019 [...]
Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The youth division of Points of Light, generationOn, has a number of resources and project ideas for sparking action on this important issue. Learn [...]
Ways for Teens to Give Back
The Take with Sue O’Connell, a news segment on a New England news station, featured a spot on ways teens can give back during the school year. Watch the segment here.
Developing a Family Mission Statement
We often think of mission statements in regards to a nonprofit organization or business. Sometimes, we make think of a personal mission statement when completing a resume or work/school [...]
October’s Theme is CARE
The calendar has turned to the month of October but there’s more to think about than fall leaves and pumpkin spice lattes! Explore Phil’s Gift Box for activities, games, conversation [...]
