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National Afterschool Fact Sheet – Afterschool Alliance
Advocacy & Policy, General, Research
This is Afterschool. The Afterschool Alliance has created this Afterschool Fact Sheet to show how afterschool and summer programs nationwide are keeping kids safe, accelerating learning, and helping working families. […]
How to Start a School Garden Toolkit
Community-Based, Other, Project-Based Learning
Learn how to start a school garden with this free resource from Alliance for a Healthier Generation. A major benefit of educational gardens is building higher-order thinking skills such as […]
Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Secondary Schools
Diversity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA2+
The four-part Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Secondary Schools Series helps learners review foundational concepts and explore their real-life application with a focus on everyday behaviors that create inclusive secondary school environments […]
PBS Summer Learning Resources
Arts Curriculum, Curriculum & Enrichment, Math Curriculum, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), STEM Curriculum, Summer Programs
Keep the spirit of curiosity alive this summer and explore all the ways learning exists in everyday activities. Find resources that encourage students in grades 6-12 to spend the summer […]
Mental Health America Action Guide
Gangs and Violence, Mental Health, Physical & Mental Health, Prevention & Intervention
Mental Health America is a national non-profit community organization that is dedicated to helping people live mentally healthier lives. Mental health can’t wait. Taking action for your personal mental well-being—whether […]
Youth Voice Toolkit
Advocacy & Policy, Character Education, Creative Youth Development, Education Rights and Reform, Youth Development
Afterschool Alliance has created a Youth Voice Toolkit to support programs and organizations in the initial stages of their youth voice development journey. Resources include the Spectrum of Youth Voice, […]
Restorative Justice Resource Guide
Advocacy/Policy, Character Education, Child Advocacy
The Restorative Justice Collaborative of Utah has created a Restorative Justice Resource Guide for organizations to utilize while advancing restorative practices. The resource guide, also available as a PDF, offers […]
A Practice Framework for Creating Supportive Work Environments for Older Youth and Young Adults Who Have Experienced Foster Care
Community Collaborations/Partnerships, Leadership, Mentoring Programs for Youth, Youth Employment
Mainspring Consulting, in partnership with child and youth development experts, has created a practice framework intended to support work environments that employ older youth who have experienced foster care. This […]
Educational Resources for the 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse
STEM Curriculum
The National Environmental Educational Foundation (NEEF) has created educational resources for the 2025 partial solar eclipse. The resources comply with Next Generation Science Standards and create opportunities to support educators, […]
Safe & Supportive Schools: MNEEP Toolkit
Advocacy & Policy, Child Advocacy, Education Rights and Reform, Immigration
The Minnesota Education Equity Partnership has created toolkits to create safe and supportive schools for Immigrant & English Learner (EL) students, particularly those in Minnesota. MNEEP believes in the dignity […]