Alaska Afterschool Network

The Alaska Afterschool Network is a statewide collaboration strengthening and advocating for before-school, afterschool and summer learning programs in Alaska.

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Check out this new prevention plan released today from Alaska Children's Trust.
*(The Alaska Afterschool Network is a program of Alaska Children’s Trust, the statewide organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect.)
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Mark your calendar for the next Alaska Afterschool Network statewide call, June 11 @ 12. This is a chance to hear what's moving across the Network, find ways to plug into the coalition and share updates from your own program. Meeting Invite: https://t.co/DJ2lrME6Kg

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New data shows Alaska's children are ranked 47th out of 50 for their well-being. The Alaska Afterschool Network is a program of Alaska Children’s Trust, the statewide organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect.
Read the full report here: https://t.co/auYpLOBhwR

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Our summer AmeriCorps STEM Coaches started this week at summer programs across Anchorage. Know someone who wants to work with kids, serve their community and earn a stipend? The AmeriCorps STEM Coach full-time cohort serves statewide. 👉Point them to https://t.co/z43kHGFsHE.

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New summer data from America After 3PM shows Alaska families want far more summer programming than they can reach. That is 1 in 2 Alaska children missing out. Download the fact sheet to share with funders, partners and decision-makers.
👉https://t.co/8FLFPOVvek

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Medicaid Isn't a Line Item. It's a Lifeline for Families.
Roughly one in three Alaska children rely on Denali KidCare for their health care coverage, and about 40 percent of births in our state are covered by Medicaid. ACT, CEO Trevor Storrs has more: https://t.co/QExPy1rwEK

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Xaviera Lee has rejoined the Alaska Afterschool Network team as our new Afterschool Program Specialist. In this role, she'll support afterschool programs through our Youth Program Quality Initiative (YPQI) and expand educators' access to professional development.

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Rural Innovations in Out-of-School Time is a free webinar series designed for rural afterschool practitioners, offering peer-informed strategies in program quality, data use and impact storytelling.
One session remains: May 28 at 9 a.m. Register Here: https://t.co/csefrrGWjT

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9/11 Day is launching a new grant program to fuel volunteer service projects across the country. Funded by AmeriCorps, the 9/11 Day Nonprofit Service Grants Program is open to nonprofit, civic, community-based and government organizations.
Learn more here: https://t.co/Xb1gJ8y497

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The Afterschool Alliance is releasing new data on summer program participation, unmet demand and parent perspectives. Join their free webinar, Tuesday, May 19 at 9 a.m. AKDT (1 p.m. ET). Available statewide via Zoom.
https://t.co/kQoifWyiQq

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We're Hiring - AmeriCorps Project Director!
To apply, send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Position is open until filled — first review of applications is May 22, 2026.
Position details: https://t.co/pxHx4hKcfD

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Help Build Healthier Afterschool Programs!
Alaska Community Action on Toxics and the Alaska Environment Research & Policy Center have launched a short survey on plastic waste and toxic chemicals in Alaska's afterschool programs. Take the survey: https://t.co/dzzSZwWoFJ

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The Alaska Afterschool Network is looking for a passionate, mission-driven leader to join our team as an AmeriCorps Project Director, a full-time position based in Anchorage. To apply, send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. https://t.co/pxHx4hKcfD

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"They may not wear capes or be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but the Kenai Peninsula is home to its own brand of superheroes."

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Are you a STEM educator working in out-of-school time or at an informal STEM site like a wildlife refuge, botanical garden, science center, museum, zoo or aquarium? Here's a chance to contribute to meaningful national research and get paid for your time. https://t.co/G1sWJcVA1s

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Alaska's kids are facing a mental health crisis and social media companies are a driving factor. More than 48 states have taken legal action. We are urging Alaska to join them and to make sure any settlement funds come back to Alaska's kids. Learn more: https://t.co/Pe4zpyfbtb

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Unlock STEM Funding for Your Program: Glenn W. Bailey Foundation Grants Open Now! Rolling grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting STEM education at every age, from preschoolers through post-secondary students.
Learn more and apply:
https://t.co/VR0uA4GtTp

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Congratulations to Afterschool Superhero Hannah Jenks! Hannah is the Afterschool Program Coordinator, at Hunter Elementary, 21st Century Community Learning Center.
Learn more about Hannah and the other Afterschool Superheroes: https://t.co/nzzUWnM9CB

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Congratulations to Afterschool Superhero Lucas Thoning! Lucas is the Site Coordinator & Academic Coach, CHILL Time Razdolna School, Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula. Learn more about Lucas and the other Afterschool Superheroes: https://t.co/nzzUWnM9CB

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Thanks KBBI AM 890 for spotlighting one of our amazing Afterschool Superheroes!

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