Courtesy of Dale McCreedy at the Discovery Center 1. Leap into Science Training & Resources Free resources and training that connect STEM and children’s literature for PreK-5th grade are available through a national partnership with The Franklin Institute called Leap into Science. Tennessee leads are TAN/United Ways, Discovery Center and Shades of Development. Below is […]

Summer programs provide critical positive experiences that youth carry with them as they grow. Structured programs offer the chance to foster friendships and connections, develop life skills, be active, and explore different subjects through intellectually engaging projects. For families, summer programs provide peace of mind knowing their child is in a safe and engaging space. […]

This week the Afterschool Alliance launched its latest COVID-19 program provider tracking survey. This wave asks questions about what programs are doing this summer, as well as questions about fall plans. As with past surveys, if they get at least 30 respondents representing your state, we will share state specific data with you. To help, […]

Tennessee Afterschool Network Joins Thousands of Education Champions across the Country in Celebration of National Summer Learning Week (July 12-16) Summer is not cancelled this year, and summer learning programing will be more important than ever in 2021. Across the country, summer programs are adapting and innovating to ensure children and their families can access […]