Kansas Enrichment Network

Kansas Enrichment Network KEN strives to connect partners and build capacity for out-of-school programs

Win up to $5,000 for your program!If your program serves high school youth, don't miss the new AI Innovation Challenge f...
08/21/2026

Win up to $5,000 for your program!

If your program serves high school youth, don't miss the new AI Innovation Challenge from Next Opportunity Fund and the Panasonic Foundation.

Youth will identify a real-world problem they care about and use AI to research the issue, develop ideas, and strengthen a proposed solution while building AI literacy and durable skills.
No prior AI experience or coding skills are required for youth or educators.

Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/4i3Dchn

Final project submissions are due Nov. 19, 2026!

The recent social media trend encouraging parents to give their children a “90s summer” sparked a lot of debate about th...
08/20/2026

The recent social media trend encouraging parents to give their children a “90s summer” sparked a lot of debate about the realities for working parents today and whether the childhood we remember is even possible anymore.

Michael Lemon, Director of the The Kansas Enrichment Network is part of a proposed SXSW EDU 2027 panel exploring this debate from a youth development lens: what the modern ecosystem of childhood should look like and why experiential learning opportunities are so critical for today’s kids and their families.

KEN would appreciate your vote in the SXSW EDU Panel Picker!

Vote by putting a heart next to our session here: https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw27/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1784649375135001Qt7T

Voting is open through August 23!!!

Esho Lemon Jones-Davis of Museum.

Every young person deserves high-quality afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) experiences that support their growth,...
04/21/2026

Every young person deserves high-quality afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) experiences that support their growth, spark curiosity, and help them thrive. And behind every great program is a dedicated afterschool professional — a mentor, educator, and champion for young people.

This Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (April 20–24, 2026), join us in shining a light on the 850,000+ afterschool professionals nationwide who make a profound difference every day.

Why does it matter?

✅ Nearly 10 million children rely on afterschool programs for learning, exploration, and support

✅ Skilled professionals create safe, engaging environments where youth can grow

✅ Every young person deserves access to quality programs, and that starts with investing in the workforce that makes them possible

Learn more: https://naaweb.org/page/AfterschoolProfessionalsAppreciationweek

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