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3/24 Training: Connecting Curiosity to Careers in STEM
3/24 Training: Connecting Curiosity to Careers in STEM
The 80 Percent Spotlight: Celebrating Black History and Women’s History in OST
The 80 Percent Spotlight: Celebrating Black History and Women’s History in OST
Out of school time has always been a space where communities respond with intention—providing what their young people need most when classrooms alone are not enough. Across Texas, OST programs founded by women and Black leaders for girls and Black youth are making an impact. When programming is
OST CARES Direct Service Program- Interest Survey
OST CARES Direct Service Program- Interest Survey
OST CARES Direct Service Program To be considered for participation in the fifth or sixth OST CARES cohort, community-based nonprofit organizations must review the program guidelines below and complete the interest survey by April 3, 2026. If you have any questions or need additional guidance, please
SXSW EDU 2026| Mentor Session with Laura
SXSW EDU 2026| Mentor Session with Laura
Browse events, build your schedule, and get personalized recommendations for the 2026 SXSW EDU Conference & Festivals from March 9–12, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
SXSW EDU 2026| Mentor Session with Jenny
SXSW EDU 2026| Mentor Session with Jenny
Browse events, build your schedule, and get personalized recommendations for the 2026 SXSW EDU Conference & Festivals from March 9–12, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
RSVP for NAA26 Texas Social Hour
RSVP for NAA26 Texas Social Hour
Please RSVP and join TXPOST for appetizers and a beverage at Cadillac Ranch, Stage Right on Friday, March 13 from 6–8 PM!
3/3 Training: Texas OST Quality Standards in Action
3/3 Training: Texas OST Quality Standards in Action
NAA Announces the 2026 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders Honorees - National Afterschool Association
NAA Announces the 2026 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders Honorees - National Afterschool Association
Mott Million Dollar Challenge – A Pitch Competition for Kids & Teens
Mott Million Dollar Challenge – A Pitch Competition for Kids & Teens
2/25 Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid
2/25 Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid
2/14 Conference: 9th Annual STEM ED Conference
2/14 Conference: 9th Annual STEM ED Conference
The conference brings together educators to discuss STEM education research and how they are applied in P-20 learning environments. • Share current research within disciplinary and interdisciplinary STEM contexts • Promote collaborations and partnerships from local to international
Afterschool Works for America| Make your voice impossible to ignore
Afterschool Works for America| Make your voice impossible to ignore
Youth Consultants- Youth Media Training
Youth Consultants- Youth Media Training
The 2025 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest- Deadline July 16th
The 2025 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest- Deadline July 16th
The Lights On Afterschool poster contest is officially open, and this year, we’re looking for any artwork that represents the spirit of afterschool programs. We’re looking to
National Youth Leadership Council- Youth as Solutions Q&A Session
National Youth Leadership Council- Youth as Solutions Q&A Session
Technovation Teacher Training (Texas) - July 14th-17th
Technovation Teacher Training (Texas) - July 14th-17th
National Pitch Challenge | Young Entrepreneur Institute- Register by June 15
National Pitch Challenge | Young Entrepreneur Institute- Register by June 15
A simple set of activities that help kids learn creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
TXPOST + CORE Op-Ed
TXPOST + CORE Op-Ed
We can all learn from model schools where students are thriving. We can also shine light on campuses where extracurricular opportunities are lacking.
OST CARES / Youth MHFA Training- May 29
OST CARES / Youth MHFA Training- May 29
ACRES Coaching Resources Info Sessions
ACRES Coaching Resources Info Sessions
NAA AfterSchool Today Webinar
NAA AfterSchool Today Webinar
Meet STEM Next’s 2025 Flight Crew: Our Largest Cohort Yet with 77 Youth STEM Ambassadors from Across the U.S.
Meet STEM Next’s 2025 Flight Crew: Our Largest Cohort Yet with 77 Youth STEM Ambassadors from Across the U.S.
Afterschool For All Challenge
Afterschool For All Challenge
Ready, STEM, Go! | May 7th-8th
Ready, STEM, Go! | May 7th-8th
TXPOST Blog:Advocating for Afterschool & Session Deadlines
TXPOST Blog:Advocating for Afterschool & Session Deadlines
Youth Advisory Council - Deadline May 2nd
Youth Advisory Council - Deadline May 2nd
OST CARES - TXPOST
OST CARES - TXPOST
Dallas Afterschool- April 23
Dallas Afterschool- April 23
Spring 2025 AfterSchool Today
Spring 2025 AfterSchool Today
National AfterSchool Association- Afterschool Professional Appreciation Week
National AfterSchool Association- Afterschool Professional Appreciation Week
Nominate An Afterschool Hero- Complete by April 11
Nominate An Afterschool Hero- Complete by April 11
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TXPOST Blog: Legislative Updates
TXPOST Blog: Legislative Updates
Wallace Article on Texas Event: Expanding School Days, Expanding Opportunity
Wallace Article on Texas Event: Expanding School Days, Expanding Opportunity
NAA's 2025 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders
NAA's 2025 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders
Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
2024-2025 Engage Every Student Recognition Program
2024-2025 Engage Every Student Recognition Program
NYLC Youth Leadership Summit (Jan. 20)
NYLC Youth Leadership Summit (Jan. 20)
OST CARES Office Hours (Jan. 10 & 21)
OST CARES Office Hours (Jan. 10 & 21)
TXPOST Newsletter - Sign-up today!
TXPOST Newsletter - Sign-up today!
STEM Learning Journeys
STEM Learning Journeys
NYLC Service-Learning Awards - nominate or apply by 1/15!
NYLC Service-Learning Awards - nominate or apply by 1/15!
The 80 Percent - Welcome Table
The 80 Percent - Welcome Table
NAA OST Leader’s Guide to Leveraging AI
NAA OST Leader’s Guide to Leveraging AI
The 80 Percent: Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas
The 80 Percent: Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas
Summer for All Act
Summer for All Act
Afterschool and Summer Workforce Solutions Database
Afterschool and Summer Workforce Solutions Database
TXPOST Resources
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Visit Our Website
National AfterSchool Association
National AfterSchool Association
Texas After 3PM Health & Wellness Report
Texas After 3PM Health & Wellness Report
TXPOST Program Initiatives
Million Girls Moonshot (STEM)
Million Girls Moonshot (STEM)
Service Learning
Service Learning
Power of Young People Podcast - National Youth Leadership Council
Power of Young People Podcast - National Youth Leadership Council
Youth Entrepreneurship - Venturelab
Youth Entrepreneurship - Venturelab
Educator Power Hours | Young Entrepreneur Institute
Educator Power Hours | Young Entrepreneur Institute
The 80 Percent
The 80 Percent - The Lemonade Circle
The 80 Percent - The Lemonade Circle
The 80 Percent Spotlight: Project Vida Best Buy Teen Tech Center
The 80 Percent Spotlight: Project Vida Best Buy Teen Tech Center
The 80 Percent: Foundation Communities
The 80 Percent: Foundation Communities
The 80 Percent: Forerunner Mentoring
The 80 Percent: Forerunner Mentoring
The 80 Percent Spotlight: The U.S. Dream Academy - Houston
The 80 Percent Spotlight: The U.S. Dream Academy - Houston
The 80 Percent Spotlight: Lubbock ISD Texas ACE Program
The 80 Percent Spotlight: Lubbock ISD Texas ACE Program
The 80 Percent Program Spotlight: Tocando Music Project
The 80 Percent Program Spotlight: Tocando Music Project
The 80 Percent: Women In STEM Summer Camps and Academies
The 80 Percent: Women In STEM Summer Camps and Academies
The 80 Percent: Jubilee Park & Community Center
The 80 Percent: Jubilee Park & Community Center
The 80 Percent: Wicked Workshop Youth Architecture Program
The 80 Percent: Wicked Workshop Youth Architecture Program
The 80 Percent: Children's Museum Houston Science Workshop
The 80 Percent: Children's Museum Houston Science Workshop
The 80 Percent: Students of Service
The 80 Percent: Students of Service
The 80 Percent: SA Youth
The 80 Percent: SA Youth
The 80 Percent: Boys & Girls Club of McAllen
The 80 Percent: Boys & Girls Club of McAllen
The 80 Percent: Thrive Longview
The 80 Percent: Thrive Longview
The 80 Percent: Boys & Girls Club of Vernon
The 80 Percent: Boys & Girls Club of Vernon
The 80 Percent: Big Thought
The 80 Percent: Big Thought
The 80 Percent: EDMO
The 80 Percent: EDMO
The 80 Percent: Chinese Community Center
The 80 Percent: Chinese Community Center
The 80 Percent: Insights El Paso Science Center
The 80 Percent: Insights El Paso Science Center
The 80 Percent: Camp Fire First Texas
The 80 Percent: Camp Fire First Texas
The 80 Percent: C5 Youth Foundation of Texas
The 80 Percent: C5 Youth Foundation of Texas
The 80 Percent: Girls Inc. of Tarrant County
The 80 Percent: Girls Inc. of Tarrant County
The 80 Percent: Girlstart
The 80 Percent: Girlstart
The 80 Percent: Voice of Hope
The 80 Percent: Voice of Hope
The 80 Percent: Excel Beyond the Bell San Antonio and SAY Sí
The 80 Percent: Excel Beyond the Bell San Antonio and SAY Sí
The 80 Percent: Out 2 Learn and Urban Enrichment Institute
The 80 Percent: Out 2 Learn and Urban Enrichment Institute
The 80 Percent: Fort Worth SPARC & AB Christian Learning Center
The 80 Percent: Fort Worth SPARC & AB Christian Learning Center
The 80 Percent: BOOST Network & Creative Kids
The 80 Percent: BOOST Network & Creative Kids
The 80 Percent: Dallas Afterschool & Heart House
The 80 Percent: Dallas Afterschool & Heart House
The 80 Percent: LATT & Austin Youth River Watch
The 80 Percent: LATT & Austin Youth River Watch
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