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The editorial team of the latest book in the Current Issues in Out of School Time Book Series is seeking chapter proposals. The 9th book in this series, titled Resilient Futures: Addressing Collective Trauma and Marginalization in Out-of-School Time Spaces looks to explore how youth and practitioners are addressing the collective trauma and opportunity facing this generation of young people. Topics of interest include: the role of out-of-school time learning in a post-pandemic world, co-creating nurturing and protected spaces for youth voice and youth development, navigating postsecondary options for various groups of youth, and systems change in out of school time, youth development and afterschool spaces. All proposals should be submitted via email (resilientfuturesostseries@gmail.com) by January 31, 2025 – review the specific submission guidelines on their Call for Proposals page. Send all inquiries to resilientfuturesostseries@gmail.com. 

Connect to free college-planning support from the experts: admissions and financial counselors at the Coalition for College’s 170 member colleges and universities. In addition to direct support for students and families, the Coalition supports community-based organizations that provide free college counseling. Joining the Coalition’s vetted registry of CBOs connects your organization to top colleges and universities, free professional development opportunities, college-planning events for your students, free access to Scoir for CBOs, and more. Learn more and apply to join the registry. 

Join Youth Communication on November 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM for their Visible and Vital Webinar. According to the 2019 National School Climate Survey, 84% of trans students felt unsafe at school because of their gender. Compounded with issues of racism, transgender youth of color are more likely to be subjected to racial discrimination than their cisgender peers. This webinar will highlight a true, teen-written story about being a young trans person and foster discussion on how to create a healthy environment for trans and non-binary students to thrive. The session will define key terms like cisgender, transgender, gender queer, and nonbinary, as well the impact racism has on education and a student’s sense of belonging. Participants will leave the session with a deeper understanding of trans and non-binary students and actionable steps they can take to support them. Register via Zoom to save your spot. 

The Opportunity Network (OppNet) invites you to join an upcoming virtual session entitled Thriving Together: A Holistic Approach to Educator & Student Wellness on December 10, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. This workshop will explore new ways to prioritize the holistic wellness of educators and students, with a focus on fostering resilience and care in educational settings. The session will dive into OppNet's Wellness Wheel, a comprehensive framework that emphasizes Personal Centeredness as well as Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Financial, and Occupational Wellness. Participants will uncover practices that center self-care and community care and consider how these approaches can be seamlessly integrated into classrooms, group interactions, and 1:1 advising sessions. The session will offer a dynamic mix of peer conversations, personal reflection, and a mindfulness exercise to give you practical tools to deepen wellness in your work. Learn more and register for the workshop on the Eventbrite page. 

Are you wondering about how Election Day 2024 results may have possible implications for public and government support of afterschool and summer learning programs? Check out this recent Afterschool Alliance blog post that examines the future political landscape in Washington D.C. as party control shifts. Historically there has been overwhelming bipartisan support for afterschool and summer programs due to these programs' roles in fostering academic success, social development, and providing a safe environment for children during out-of-school hours that allows parents peace of mind. Understanding upcoming executive and legislative branch changes in Washington D.C. can highlight potential challenges that need to be addressed, as well as opportunities to seize for the afterschool and summer learning fields. Read more on the Afterschool Alliance blog, Afterschool Snack.