Save the Date: National Summer Learning Week is July 6-10! Join National Summer Learning Association for a week of fun, learning, and connection with daily themes designed to inspire all summer long:![]()
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📚 Literacy & Learning![]()
💼 Internships & Career![]()
💪 Wellness, Health & Sports![]()
🔬 STEM![]()
🌎 Community & Leadership ![]()
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Together, we can keep kids safe, healthy, and ready for what’s next.![]()
Get involved: bit.ly/47noewP
📢 Schedule a Virtual Contest Kickoff – Entries due July 31!![]()
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The month of July is upon us which means there are 30 days left to submit pitches into the YEI National Summer & Out-of-School Time Pitch Contest.![]()
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Want to spark creativity and help students feel confident about pitching? We are offering virtual contest kickoffs where we pop into your program to introduce the contest, share pitch tips, and get your students excited to create their own business ideas!![]()
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Check out the pitch challenge today!
Microsite 2026 Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge Out-of-School Time
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Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge Out-of-school Time is a pitch contest for K-12 students of out-of-school time programs. It is a simple set of activities that help kids learn creativity, problem so…
Friends in Danville & Pittsylvania – make sure you’re following the Dan River Region OST Network Official Facebook page! ![]()
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They are providing safe, engaging, and enriching out-of-school experiences for youth through before- and after-school programs, academic support, STEM, arts, sports, and hands-on activities.
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of VPOST’s Christine Jones Monaccio as Associate Director! 🥳![]()
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Christine’s journey with VPOST began eight years ago, when she joined Blaire as a part-time employee as the Professional Development and Quality Coordinator, where she spearheaded the creation, application, and dissemination of the Quality Standards for Virginia Out-of-School Time Programs. She has led numerous STEM coalitions and provided training to the field, all while representing VPOST nationally by speaking and exhibiting at events across the country.![]()
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In May of this year, Christine completed her Master of Education with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology. We have proudly watched as she’s grown in her role, culminating in this much-deserved promotion as Associate Director. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating Christine for her hard work and her dedication to the field. She is truly an OST Champion and an integral part of VPOST’s village. ![]()
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We couldn’t do this without you, Christine! Congratulations!! 🎉🙌
We’ve returned from STEM Next Opportunity Fund Inspire Momentum Conference, motivated by the possibilities ahead for STEM learning and workforce development.![]()
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One highlight was hearing from former astronaut and physician Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. about his pioneering work in space medicine. Combined with a visit to Kennedy Space Center, it was a powerful reminder that space and aeronautics will play an increasingly important role in our future and that today’s young people will help lead the way.![]()
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The experience reinforced the important role out-of-school time programs play in helping youth develop STEM skills, explore careers, and build confidence in their abilities.![]()
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We’re especially excited to bring this energy back to Virginia through VPOST’s STEM initiatives, including our upcoming R³ professional development series, which will help OST educators address the emotions, beliefs, and mindsets that influence success in mathematics.![]()
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Grateful to STEM Next Opportunity Fund for the opportunity to learn, connect, and bring new ideas back to support Virginia’s youth.
