Out-of-school time programs play a critical role in fostering curiosity, confidence, and belonging in STEM, especially for girls. Join us for a deep dive into the latest America After 3PM special report on STEM to explore how afterschool programs are shaping the future of STEM learning and what it means for gender equity in the field.

The Afterschool Alliance’s special report funded by Overdeck Family Foundation, "Afterschool STEM Takes Off: Programs Offer More STEM Than Ever, But Too Many Young People Still Miss Out," delves into parent priorities and expectations for STEM learning in afterschool, STEM subjects and skills young people are accessing in afterschool, and where the gaps are. Findings from the report highlight how access to STEM in afterschool programs is now nearly equal for boys and girls, but a gender gap persists in how much parents prioritize fields like computer science and engineering. Speakers will break down these findings and connect national data directly to ground-level practice. Together, we’ll discuss the implications for girls and share actionable strategies to help practitioners close the subject-specific gender gap in afterschool STEM learning.