Foundations, Inc.

10/16/2026

🎉 What a fantastic night! We were thrilled to host an amazing group of education leaders from the Philadelphia area to catch up with longtime colleagues, make some new connections, and share a delicious meal!

We're very fortunate to collaborate with so many thoughtful, committed people across schools, districts, and organizations. Your partnership, your trust in our team, and all that you do for educators and young people mean so much to us.

Having the chance to get together, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate our shared commitment to educators and young people made for such a fun evening. Thank you for the opportunity to work alongside you!

10/15/2026

Is your program IRL ready? The historic $17 billion Meta settlement is bringing new attention — and potential investment — to afterschool and youth programs.

Join Julia Gabor and Jeffrey L. Jordan from kid-grit, alongside Eric Rowles and Susan Thomas from Leading To Change for a free LIVE workshop on what it means for the field, plus a first look at their new IRL Program Readiness Diagnostic.

You'll leave with a clearer understanding of where your programs are strong, where they need to grow, and what data and stories you should begin collecting now to prepare for emerging funding.

💫 Bonus: Early access to the free beta diagnostic tool + five no-cost IRL Magic Moments activities!

📅 Wed, 11/4 | 3–4 PM ET
🔗 Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/7Rp27hSMTha2OeT-DF0hDg

Note: This is a program-strength and readiness tool, not a Meta funding eligibility tool.

10/08/2026

📚 Introducing our keynote speaker for the 8th Annual Helen Oakes Literacy Institute... Dr. Gholdy Muhammad!

Dr. Muhammad is the John Corbally Endowed Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago. She has served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. Her bestselling books, and , have shaped how educators nationwide approach literacy and equity.

Join her on Saturday, 11/7 from 9:30-12pm ET at our free workshop to explore how effective classroom discourse can strengthen students’ comprehension, vocabulary, literacy, and content learning.

🔗 Save your spot + register today! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0bnizcVzQW-gkaIr5ggZBw #/registration

10/06/2026

💫 STEAM Educators! Do you have an activity you'd like to share with the Beyond School Hours community? This year, we’re throwing it back with a 90's-style STEAM Fair!

We’re looking for activities that:
🥼 Can be easily implemented by other education professionals
🎨 Use accessible and affordable materials
✨ Are relevant to students’ everyday lives
🧪 Engage young people in hands-on learning
🔬 Demonstrate evidence of student learning

NOTE! Blank tri-fold boards and other materials will be available for you at the conference. We know many of you are flying in, so no need to schlep!

Submit your activity plan here ➡️ https://bit.ly/475fD0Z

The Application Deadline is November 15th, 2026! Acceptance notifications will begin on November 18th, 2026.

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

10/05/2026

🛜 Kids are growing up online — and "safety" today means so much more than screen time limits.

On 10/14, join Alicia Park, Education Specialist at Foundations, Inc., for an interactive workshop built for busy youth development professionals who want practical, ready-to-use strategies to help students navigate social media, gaming, and AI tools safely, responsibly, and confidently.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Digital citizenship skills tied to digital footprints, online privacy, and healthy digital relationships (Common Sense Education Framework)
✔️ SEL-based strategies for preventing and responding to cyberbullying and online conflict (CASEL + Cyberbullying Research Center)
✔️ BONUS! Free, ready-to-use tools — BE Internet Awesome, ConnectSafely, FTC Net Cetera, and the SIFT media literacy protocol

Kids don't need less internet — they need better tools for using it. Join us!

Keeping Kids Safe Online
📅 Wednesday, 10/14 | 3–4 PM ET
🔗 Register now! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/mnh7fWH5RQmGZ1VG63k1uw #/registration

09/30/2026

🎉 That feeling you get when you've officially registered for Beyond School Hours 2027! Today's the LAST DAY to save with Early Bird!

Your voice belongs where the future of education is being shaped. Join your fellow changemakers in New Orleans this February and help lead what comes next!

Register today to lock in your Early Bird savings before midnight! https://beyondschoolhours.org/

09/28/2026

Who's hungry?! 😋 Did you know your BSH 2027 registration includes apps and drinks at the Opening Reception, breakfast Thursday to Saturday, and plated hot lunches on Thursday and Friday — all at the New Orleans Marriott? We just met the amazing chefs at their test kitchen! You are in for a treat!

Pair that with beignets, gumbo, and the French Quarter right outside your door... this might be the most delicious four days of the year!

Only 2 days left to grab Early Bird pricing! Register now for this can't-miss professional learning getaway from February 17-20.

➡️ https://beyondschoolhours.org/

09/25/2026

Happy Dolly Day! “If I’m remembered 100 years from now, I hope it will be not of looks, but for books.” - Dolly Parton

Let's celebrate her remarkable legacy and the power of reading with for Give Like Dolly Day.

09/23/2026

Monday = Paleontology 🦕
Wednesday = Coding 💻
Friday = Engineering ⚙️

Sound familiar? Afterschool instructors shouldn't have to be experts in everything. In our latest live workshop, The Future of Enrichment, Judy Nee of AlphaBEST and Brian Heaton of AB Studios looked at this challenge in a new way.

They've worked with hundreds of programs, and they showed us how subject-matter experts, a studio production team, and on-screen content hosts can work together so instructors can focus on what they do best. Coach. Guide. Encourage. Celebrate Wins!

🎥 Catch the recording: https://youtu.be/x7SUu84qV1M
🔎 Learn how AB Studios can support your program: https://abstudios.com/

What if afterschool instructors didn’t have to be experts in everyt...

09/23/2026

✨ Only one week left to save! Early Bird pricing for BSH 2027 ends on September 30.

Join us at the New Orleans Marriott, Feb 17–20, for four days of professional learning — plus beignets, gumbo, and the French Quarter right outside your door. 🎷

"I've been in education for 37 years and have never experienced a conference like this one." — Verified BSH Attendee

$655 for the full conference (Wed–Sat) or $489 for a single day. Register soon before rates go up! beyondschoolhours.org