Subject:Ā šŸ“¢ GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 21ST CCLC!

šŸ“¢ GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 21ST CCLC!

February 21st, 2024 at 2:57 pmĀ EST

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has announced the availability of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant funds to be awarded to school divisions and eligible organizations to support the implementation of community learning ...

ACTION ALERT: Call on your representatives to save afterschool programming!

February 16th, 2024 at 2:22 pmĀ EST

 We need your help advocating for afterschool programs! The Virginia General Assembly is considering budget amendments and one of them would make a $4 million statewide investment in programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers ...

VPOST STEM Ambassadors at the General Assembly!

February 15th, 2024 at 2:16 pmĀ EST

On Monday, January 29, 2024, VPOST had the honor of holding a Youth STEM Ambassadors Advocacy Day at the Virginia General Assembly. Fifteen youth ranging in ages 13-18 met with their legislators to share how and why STEM learning in afterschool and s ...

ACTION ALERT: Save Afterschool Programs!

February 13th, 2024 at 3:47 pmĀ EST

 We need your help advocating for afterschool programs! The Virginia General Assembly is considering budget amendments and one of them would make a $4 million statewide investment in programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers ...

CONGRATULATIONS ANGELA MICKENS! Honored among NAA's 2024 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders

February 9th, 2024 at 10:48 amĀ EST

NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION HONORS ANGELA MICKENS AMONG ITS 2024 GENERATION OF AFTERSCHOOL LEADERS WASHINGTON, D.C., February 7, 2024 ā€“ The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization f ...

Celebrating STEM and Black History Month in your Million Girls Moonshot Monday News!

January 29th, 2024 at 1:00 pmĀ EST

As January closes out and we look to Feburary, VPOST has resources for you to celebrate the role of African Americans in STEM and Engineering week!Celebrating Black History MonthCheck out this piece, Celebrating Black Women Creating Her-Story in STEM ...

Mentoring month and funding opportunities in your January VPOST News!

January 9th, 2024 at 5:14 pmĀ EST

 January is National Mentoring Month! Mentoring programs play a crucial role in afterschool programs by providing students with personalized guidance, support, and encouragement. Out-of-school time settings provide the backdrop to foster positi ...

Two stipend opportunities and no cost guest speakers in your Million Girls Moonshot Monday News!

January 8th, 2024 at 2:28 pmĀ EST

Project BRAINY Info SessionJanuary 9th at 12:00 pm Middle and high school programs are invited to learn more about Project BRAINY, a 6-lesson neuroscience curriculum experience being piloted in the spring and summer of 2024. Participation consists of ...

šŸŽ„ Happy Holidays from VPOST!

December 22nd, 2023 at 8:00 amĀ EST

As we reflect upon our 2023 year, we are so proud of the work completed by VPOST staff, partners, and community networks. In 2024, we look forward to continuing our advocacy for out-of-school time programming and expanding our reach across the Common ...

New Afterschool Funding Available in your December VPOST News!

December 13th, 2023 at 3:07 pmĀ EST

Governor Youngkin Announces NewĀ ā€œBuilding Blocks for VirginiaĀ Familiesā€Ā InitiativeĀ Governor Youngkin recently unveiled a new initiative focused on expanding access to childcare. The American Rescue Plan Act provided Virginia with $794 million ...