IL ACT Now Coalition
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The ACT Now Coalition works to ensure that young people in Illinois have access to high-quality, affordable afterschool and youth development programs.
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Joined September 2012
🚨Don't miss out!🚨 Join us on January 24th from 10AM-11AM for Advocacy 101, the first session in our Policy & Advocacy Training Series for the Out-of-School Time (OST) space! Learn more and register now: #Advocacy #OST #TakeAction #ACTNow
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It's Newsletter Tuesday (January 21, 2025)! This week we are sharing our sign on letter to the Governor, rights for immigrant students, Girls Who Code summer programs and more:
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🌟Calling all rural Illinois Community Schools professionals🌟 Don't miss out on our Q3 Convening on Nurturing Community Partnerships! 📅Register to be a part of this enriching experience tailored to the unique needs of rural communities: #CommunitySchools
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Join us on January 22nd, 2025 at 10AM for the next session in our Workforce Development Series: Leveraging Technology for Capacity Building and Staff Development! If you are a program manager, this is the training for you! Sign up here:
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RT @afterschool4all: There's still time to join us for the "Policy and Funding in 2025: White House and Congress" webinar at 2PM ET! Learn….
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It's Newsletter Tuesday (January 14, 2025)! This week we are sharing ACT Now's new advocacy training series, mental health support for migrants, writing opportunities for youth and more:
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✨Join us for the Illinois community schools convening on Nurturing Community Partnerships!✨Click the link to register for the convening in your region:
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🚨EXTENSION ALERT🚨 The deadline to submit feedback for our Accessibility Survey has been extended to January 31st, 2025!💫 Complete the survey today to be entered to win a $10 gift card! Take the survey here: #AfterschoolForAll #OST #ACTNow
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⚡Happy National Static Electricity Day!🌩️ Let's spark curiosity and celebrate the wonders of science! Looking for a hands-on way to explore? Check out Science Buddies and their project on how different materials create static electricity. #STEMEducation
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📣 Advocacy 101📣Kickstart your advocacy journey with our NEW interactive Policy & Advocacy Training Series for the Out-of-School Time (OST) space! The first session starts January 24th, 2025 from 10AM to 11AM. Register here: #Advocacy #AfterschoolMatters
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🎒The Power of Afterschool Programs🎒 @BGCSac of Chicago, youth like Camarria are making a difference! In an afterschool program, she discovered a cancer-fighting molecule! . Learn more here: . #AfterschoolMatters #InvestInYouth #AfterschoolForAll.
chicagotribune.com
Camarria Williams, 13, is listed as a co-author in a published scientific study about a new cancer-fighting compound she discovered by isolating bacteria from goose poop that she found in Garfield …
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It's Newsletter Tuesday (January 7, 2025)! This week we are sharing a recap of the December ISBE board meeting, NSLP Equipment Funding, free STEM resources and more:
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💻Happy National Technology Day!🚀 Today, we celebrate the power of technology to inspire creativity, innovation, and learning for all ages. is a fantastic resource to explore STEM projects, tutorials, lesson plans, and more to dive into the world of tech!.
raspberrypi.org
We are a charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.
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RT @afterschool4all: How has your afterschool or summer program helped to #EngageEveryStudent? . Apply by Jan. 31 to the Engage Every Stude….
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RT @afterschool4all: Welcome back to our #FundAfterschool series: 2025 edition!✨. Start building relationships with your stakeholders today….
afterschoolalliance.org
Check out the afterschool funding worksheet to identify afterschool stakeholders in your community and potential new funding sources to support your afterschool program. The finished worksheet
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STEM in Afterschool: High-Quality Learning on a Budget Join us for a hands-on training session to learn how to deliver impactful STEM education using everyday materials! Learn more and sign up here: #AfterschoolSTEM #STEMEducation
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🌟Help Shape Inclusive Youth Programs🌟 We are gathering insights to understand how afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) programs serve youth with disabilities. Share your experiences to help us build more inclusive spaces. 📩Take the survey here:
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Happy New Year!🎉As we step into 2025, we’re grateful for your support in driving change and making 2024 impactful. This year, we’re excited to reach new milestones and deepen our impact together!💡.#HappyNewYear #CommunityImpact #AfterschoolMatters #ACTNow
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❄️Snowflakes of Support❄️Like snowflakes coming together to build a snowman, our support systems make us stronger! Check out the mini-lesson from @WINGSforKids to learn more: #SupportSystems #Resilience #Youth
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