Tag: Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence

Education Spotlight: Lights On Afterschool Future Leaders Town Hall to be held Oct. 24 at CCC. See more local education news here

Education Spotlight: Lights On Afterschool Future Leaders Town Hall to be held Oct. 24 at CCC. See more local education news here

| October 21, 2019

The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) is working with Arizona Town Hall to carry out three Future Leaders Town Hall (FLTH) events in Maricopa, Pinal and Coconino counties. The Future Leaders Town Hall in Flagstaff, to be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, is being organized in a partnership with Coconino County, LAUNCH Flagstaff and the venue sponsor Coconino Community College.

With these events the hope is to bring attention to the value of out-of-school time programming as a significant component on the Future Leaders Town Hall topic of Strong Families Thriving Children.

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STEM Saturdays — How has Arizona impacted space exploration?

STEM Saturdays — How has Arizona impacted space exploration?

| August 12, 2019

Did you know that all 50 states are helping NASA explore space? It’s true! Click the Earth GIF then select your state on the map to see how it’s been important to the study of space and Earth science. Explore other states to learn some fun facts, too!

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Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Back to School for Afterschool

Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Back to School for Afterschool

| August 5, 2019

Back to School Resources for OST Programs

It’s a new school year! Here are links to tips, tools and fun resources to help you and your kiddos get the year off to a great start!

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STEM Saturdays update for July 27 — Step inside the Explorer Classroom!

STEM Saturdays update for July 27 — Step inside the Explorer Classroom!

| July 29, 2019

National Geographic Education has designed a set of Explorer Classrooms for summer learning programs in partnership with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Summer is a unique time to encourage career exploration and STEM learning, and to introduce youth to new ways to experience and explore the world. Explorer Classrooms are a great way to do both!

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STEM Saturdays update for June 1 — Congrats to Our 2019 STEM Grant Recipients

STEM Saturdays update for June 1 — Congrats to Our 2019 STEM Grant Recipients

| June 3, 2019

Congrats to Our 2019 STEM Grant Recipients

Thank you to the many incredible applicants for the 2019 STEM Grant cycle. It’s always inspiring to read about the great work you are doing in your programs and our judges truly had a tough time selecting from this bunch! 

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Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence update for April 20 — No cost resources for STEM programming

Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence update for April 20 — No cost resources for STEM programming

| April 22, 2019

Applications are open for the 2019 STEM Grants for out-of-school time programs. In partnership with Cox Communications, AzCASE will award a total of $10,000 in grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to programs that incorporate or expand the use of STEM-based learning in their programs.

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April 29 — Deadline to apply for Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence Out-of-School Time STEM Project grant

April 29 — Deadline to apply for Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence Out-of-School Time STEM Project grant

| April 22, 2019

AzCASE and Cox Communications invite Arizona out-of-school time programs to apply for a 2019 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) grant. Programs are encouraged to work with staff and youth to develop creative, new ways to incorporate STEM into out-of-school time programming.

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Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence update for April 15 — Grants, Resources & Afterschool Professionals Week Prep

Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence update for April 15 — Grants, Resources & Afterschool Professionals Week Prep

| April 15, 2019

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Corporate Giving Program supports nonprofit organizations that strive to enhance the quality of life in company communities throughout the state. The Corporate Giving Program provides grants to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.

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Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence update for April 6 — 2019 STEM Grant Application is now open. Deadline is April 29

Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence update for April 6 — 2019 STEM Grant Application is now open. Deadline is April 29

| April 8, 2019

Applications are now open for the 2019 STEM Grants for out-of-school time programs. In partnership with Cox Communications, AzCASE will award a total of $10,000 in grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to programs that incorporate or expand the use of STEM-based learning in their programs.

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Registration deadline approaching for Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence  2019 Professional Development Workshops

Registration deadline approaching for Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence 2019 Professional Development Workshops

| April 8, 2019

Last few sessions before your summer break. Sign up to join us next week!

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