STEM

10+ STEM Activities for Afterschool Programs

ByLauren Chiangpradit

After-school programs create an environment where students unwind, relax, and dive into the world of extracurriculars. Among the myriad of afterschool program options, STEM-focused ones are steadily gaining traction, with millions of students across the country reaping their benefits. These programs aren’t just an extension of the school day, but an opportunity for parents and…

STEM

STEM Education in Afterschool Programs is on the Rise

ByLauren Chiangpradit

Introduction Approximately 10 million children are involved in some sort of afterschool program. This number has been on the rise in recent years and, now, 1 in 4 families have a child in some form of a school program. So what are these children doing during this time?  A recent study done by Afterschool Alliance…