The #DotheFAFSA campaign aims to reach Class of 2024 high school seniors Florida's community coalitions are rallying around the #DoTheFAFSA messaging campaign to encourage more seniors to complete the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) form, which helps pay for postsecondary education.

The new federal legislation aims to help provide high-quality summer enrichment opportunities to all children, youth and families, and especially those who could not afford or access these programs otherwise. The Summer for All Act (fact sheet, bill text) would provide long-term, direct funding to program providers to increase access to high-quality summer programs and activities.

Hundreds of thousands of Central Florida students will be able to get free meals for the 2024-2025 school year.

Some South Florida organizations are supplying support to families getting students ready to go back to school. The YMCA of South Florida led the way Saturday, making sure students have everything they need.

Before reporting to New York Jets' training camp, Johnson returned to his alma mater to host a summer youth camp at FSU's Dunlap Athletic Training Center. Over a hundred children, ages six to thirteen, attended the one-day camp.

Rail Innovation in Action is a new virtual program created in partnership with Lemelson-MIT all about exploring and developing innovations in rail transportation. No prior knowledge of railroading is necessary- all students need is curiosity and a passion for innovation.

Applications are due August 25, 2024.

More than 9 in 10 youth report that they feel respected, are listened to, and trust the adults in their afterschool programs, according to research released by Every Hour Counts. Acting in leadership positions, working on social justice, and learning how to manage money were among the activities young people ranked as most meaningful in their programs. Moreover, nearly 60% reported that their afterschool program “improved their life” very much or quite a bit.

The U.S. National Science Foundation funded project, InterPLAY will provide practitioners with resources that assess the efficacy of their STEM-focused exhibits. InterPLAY is informed by research demonstrating that guided play provides rich engagement with STEM phenomena and practices.

Santa Barbara Middle School has partnered with Apples to Zucchini Cooking School to bring an appetizing "course" to their curious kids. The summer cooking camp provides hands-on classes where kids can learn knife skills, how to select produce, how to build flavors, and how to customize recipes.

Speak Life End Bullying for Schools is a comprehensive, anti-bullying solution that accompanies the acclaimed film, Speak Life End Bullying the Musical. This turn-key resource bridges the gap in the conversation with students about mental health and bullying while helping school and afterschool leaders create a culture of empathy, respect, and kindness within their student body.

Qualify for up to a $15,000 grant to bring the Speak Life Event Day to your program this Fall!

Fostering a sense of empathy and community by teaching kids charitable habits is more important than ever in today's fast-paced, digitally-driven world. One powerful way to achieve this is by teaching children the importance of charitable habits. Engaging young minds in acts of giving benefits those in need and nurtures...