Nevada Afterschool Network (NAN) is part of the 39 states funded by the C.S. Mott Foundation for Statewide Afterschool Networks. NAN is a vehicle for bringing together policymakers, educators, childcare providers, youth development workers, program developers, advocates, parents and others interested in improving outcomes for children and youth through school-linked out-of-school time programs. NAN's focus is on actively coordinating, engaging and influencing key decision makers to support school-linked afterschool/out-of-school-time (OST) programs that support the success of children and young people in all of Nevada's 17 counties.

Assemblywoman Olivia Diaz honored as an Afterschool Champion in Nation's Capital

The Afterschool Alliance honored Olivia Diaz, an Assemblywoman in the Nevada State Legislature, for her support of afterschool programs. Diaz was named a State Afterschool Champion at the "Breakfast of Champions," a gala event in Washington, D.C. featuring actor Kevin Sorbo and Project Exploration co-founders Dr. Paul Sereno and Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Diaz helped pass a bill to ensure higher quality in out-of-school time programs by creating a standard definition for those programs. She was one of just nine state champions from around the country honored at the Breakfast for supporting and working on behalf of afterschool programs. The Nevada Afterschool Network nominated her for the honor.

Assemblywoman Diaz began her first term in the State Legislature in February 2011. She was instrumental in the writing and passage of AB 362, which brought uniformity to out-of-school time programs in Nevada. The bill also created an Interim Task Force that is creating statewide, research-based standards for out-of-school time programs.

"Assemblywoman Olivia Diaz has fought hard for improvements to education and protections for Nevada's most vulnerable citizens – our children and seniors," said Danielle Bowen, Director of the Nevada Afterschool Network. "She knows our children are our most precious resource and deserve nothing but the best and she is committed to ensuring that we achieve the best for them."

The "Breakfast of Champions" is part of the eleventh annual Afterschool for All Challenge, sponsored by the Afterschool Alliance, which brings together hundreds of parents, educators, children, program directors and advocates from around the country for a series of events and meetings with Members of Congress. Following the Breakfast, participants fanned out across Capitol Hill to talk to Members of Congress about the importance of afterschool programs to children, families and communities.

For more information regarding the Afterschool Alliance click here.

Afterschool for All Nevada

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Afterschool for All Nevada is an effort by the Afterschool Alliance to bring together all Nevada residents who believe that young people deserve positive, enriching opportunities after school and in the summer. The strength of this important national effort lies in the diversity and number of partners, among them governors, mayors, police chiefs, prosecutors, educators, policymakers, youth advocates, faith-based organizations, corporate leaders, afterschool providers, and others. Sign on to Afterschool for All Nevada today to help strengthen our voice for afterschool and summer learning in Nevada. Visit http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/a4aJoin_NV.cfm.


Latest News

Seeking Grant Reviewers

The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) is looking for potential reviewers to review the proposals for the 21st CenturyCommunity Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. The 21st CCLC program is a federal program funded under NCLB that allows for competitive awards to school districts, schools, community-based organizations or faith-based organizations. Teams of 3 reviewers will be reviewing the proposals using the rubric developed by the NDE. We will not know how many proposals we will receive until May 4, 2012.
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NASA is seeking candidates

NASA is seeking candidates to apply for its 2013 class of astronauts. While the youth in your program may not quite be ready for such a job, use the application criteria for an activity for the older children.

To see the full astronaut candidate application, go to www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/302967000.

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Afterschool Meals Guide

FRAC is excited to introduce its new Afterschool Meals Guide, a helpful online resource to ensure that more afterschool programs are able to receive federal funding to provide healthy meals to children when the school day ends. Click here to read more...

Request – STEM Storybook Profiles

The Afterschool Alliance is looking for stories of amazing STEM professionals who volunteer their time in afterschool STEM programs. We are compiling profiles of such individuals for our STEM website to serve as guidance and encouragement for others to get involved in afterschool programs in their community. Click here to read more...

Benefits of Early Education Debated

NAEYC Executive Director Jerlean Daniel is live on C-SPAN2! Watch her and other panelists discuss the benefits of early childhood education. The Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on early education, focusing on pre-school and the Head Start program. Click here to read more.

STEM EDUCATION DATA AND TRENDS

The National Science Board is pleased to present STEM Education Data and Trends, a web-based statistical tool for the STEM education communities. The new tool provides easy access to data for parents, students, guidance counselors, teachers and other stakeholders in pre-college and undergraduate STEM education. Click here to read more...

National Research Council Report

The National Research Council released a report recently that provided recommendations for what schools and school districts can do to be successful in offering STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education from kindergarten through 12th grade. Click here to read more...

Unique Afterschool Leadership Position Available

Collaborative Communications Group in Washington, DC, manages the National Network of Statewide Afterschool Networks with funding from the C.S. Mott Foundation. We are seeking a passionate, organized, detail-oriented, knowledgable professional in the afterschool field to coordinate the national network. Click here to read more...

Be Prepared for a Disaster

Consider preparing a disaster kit for your program site and encouraging children to make a kit at home with their families. Click here to read more...

Digital Media Learning

Today, learning happens anytime, anyplace at any age. How can 21st century learners demonstrate their knowledge and skills? Digital badges can unlock job, educational and civic opportunities and open new pipelines for talent.

The John D. and Catherine E. MacArthur Foundation invites you to the launch of the 4th Digital Media and Learning Competition at 8:30am on September 15 at the Hirshhorn Art Museum in Washington DC. Click here to read more...

Helicopter 2050 Challenge

Children and youth ages 9 to 16 can submit their idea of what a helicopter in the future will look like.

Entries must explain what the helicopter looks like, how it is used and how it is fueled. Entries will be judged on uniqueness of concept (50 percent); description of invention/idea (25 percent); and creativity of presentation (25 percent).Click here to read more...

The National PTA has released the Parents' Guide to Student Success that promotes the Common Core State Standards.

The guides - one developed for each grade from kindergarten through eighth and two for high school - in English language arts and math - provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade so they are prepared for college and a career.

The guides can be downloaded - in English and Spanish - at www.pta.org/4446.htm.
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Quarterly Membership Meeting

April 18, 2012
Quarterly Network Meeting
Location: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Offices (Carson, Elko, Las Vegas, Fallon, and Reno)
Time: 1PM to 2PM

Locations:
Reno - 4955 Energy Way, Reno
Carson City-2621 Northgate Lane, Ste 15
LV - 8050 Paradise Rd.
Elko - 701 Walnut St.
Fallon - 111 Sheckler Rd.

Topics for Discussion:
Join members from around the state via video conference provided by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. We are excited to Introduction our newest board members, renewed and new members. We will share information regarding the Out-of-School-Time (OST) Task Force and how you and others in the field can get involved. Jackie Reilly, Child & Youth Development Specialist will have a short presentation regarding Child Abuse & Neglect (April is Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness Month). This is also a time for you to share any upcoming events.

Click here to register.