February 2013
In This Newsletter:
Integrating STEAM Learning
CAN supports out-of-school professionals in their efforts to integrate STEAM learning in their afterschool and summer learning programs to increase student’s STEM knowledge and skills, interest and improved attitudes toward STEM fields and careers, and likelihood of pursuing STEM majors and careers.
Groundbreaking Compendium on Expanded Learning Released
Released on February 5th at the National Press Club, Expanding Minds and Opportunities: Leveraging the Power of Afterschool and Summer Learning for Student Success is a collection of articles on almost every aspect of afterschool and summer learning programs. From the Expanded Learning and Afterschool Project’s press release:
This landmark collection of nearly 70 articles is being met with great acclaim, as it presents bold and persuasive evidence and best practices from the field that quality expanded learning opportunities
Implementing the At-Risk Afterschool Supper Component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program
April 2013
This informative webinar for child nutrition directors features experts from CDE’s Nutrition Services Division and child nutrition directors from three California districts: Oakland Unified School District (USD); West Contra Costa USD; and Shasta County Office of Education. These school districts are just a few of the many school districts that have implemented the new CACFP At-risk Afterschool Supper Program.