Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence

03/18/2026

Check out this exciting scholarship opportunity from The Lindsey Vonn Foundation!

Spring cycle closes March 31 at 5PM EST.
Apply now at: https://lindseyvonnfoundation.submittable.com/submit

03/16/2026

Congress Needs to Hear From You Today

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03/15/2026

03/14/2026

Happy Pi Day!

Email from Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence Make a STEM Connection: Wind Tunnels  The month of March often brings windy weather as we get ready to welcome spring. At NASA, creating our own w

03/12/2026

Thank you for listening to us talk about the great work of afterschool in Arizona!

03/12/2026

We were there!

Today, more than 200 afterschool advocates — state networks, Afterschool Ambassadors, program leaders, youth — are on the Hill meeting with their reps and speaking up for the afterschool programs our kids and families rely on!

Show them you’ve got their back. Send a message to Congress: 3to6.co/congress 💪

03/11/2026

Right now, Congress is debating funding levels for next year, including support for afterschool and summer programs. Thanks to your outreach last year, 1.4 million youth did not lose access to their programs.

We can do it again, but lawmakers need to hear from you.

Please take two minutes right now to tell Congress to increase funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC), the only federal funding stream dedicated to afterschool and summer learning programs.

Click here: https://win.newmode.net/afterschoolalliance/jointheafterschoolforallchallenge-1?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=The%20Challenge%202026%20Action%20Alert&utm_medium=email

03/08/2026

03/02/2026

Courtney's Out-Of-School Time Podcast Playlist Recommendation: The Power of the Spoken Word (featuring Ms. Ebony Stewart)

For those working with youth, one way to encourage young people to express themselves and their feelings is through the art of poetry. This brings me to the topic of this episode of the Making Afte School Cool podcast, the power of the spoken word in the form of poetry. To speak on this is my guest today, Ms. Ebony Stewart, Ms. Stewart.

Listen to the podcast here:
https://case4kids.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-the-spoken-word-featuring-ms-ebony-stewart/

03/02/2026

Share Your Story!

Email from Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence   SHARE YOUR STORY! Out-of-School Time programs across Arizona are making incredible differences in the

02/24/2026

Calling all OST parents, staff, and communities, we want to hear YOUR story!

The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AZCASE) are looking for real stories from across the OST field that demonstrate:
- The positive impact OST programs have on children and families
- The meaningful difference OST professionals make in young people's lives

Collected stories may be:
- Featured on the AZCASE website to showcase the impact of OST programs statewide
- Shared with other OST providers across Arizona to help illustrate program outcomes
- Used in recruitment materials to attract passionate individuals to careers in the OST field
- Included in advocacy efforts to support OST programs and funding

Your story can inspire others, celebrate your work and program, and help grow Arizona's OST workforce.

Share your OST story here: https://forms.gle/nGjTsUKx1fwgJ4wM8

02/19/2026

We're proud to sponsor the 2026 SARSEF Fair! Each year, thousands of Arizona students come together to showcase incredible science and engineering projects!

This year's fair takes place from March 2nd - March 7th, 2026. We're honored to support the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators as they bring their ideas
to life.

Join us in celebrating curiosity, creativity, and scientific excellence at the SARSEF Fair Expo and Awards Ceremony on March 7th, 2026 at Reid Park. Food trucks, STEM activities, and swag will be available!

Visit sarsef.org for more information.