KP Catalysts - Knowledge to Power Catalysts

We’re excited to share the latest film in our Learner-Centered in Focus series, highlighting the Columbus EcosySTEM Initiative being cultivated by the PAST Foundation. This inspiring short film showcases how PAST, alongside industry partners, educators, and community members, is building a learner-centered ecosystem that gives young people access to real-world, career-connected learning experiences. With over 2.7 million learners impacted and 22,000+ educators supported, PAST is redefining what it means to link learning to life. Watch the film and see how ecosystems can unite to create powerful opportunities for young people. #learnercentered #education #innovation #ecosystems

Join OSU Extension and Engagement on April 10 at 10 a.m. PT for the first webinar in its six-part series – Oregon Youth In Focus. To kick off our webinar series, we will explore the science and research behind thriving and readiness as well as the 4-H Thriving Model and Beyond Ready Initiative. We’ll take time to understand how these concepts are coming to life across Oregon in both rural and urban communities. Host Karen J. Pittman Pittman from Knowledge to Power Catalysts will be joined by Mary Arnold, Director of Youth Development Research and Practice at National 4-H Council, Stephanie Malia Krauss, Founder + Principal of First Quarter Strategies and Author and Belle Cantor Senior Program Officer of Education for The Oregon Community Foundation Foundation.??? ?? Register today! https://bit.ly/4iDfN3H

This #YouthVoiceWeek, we’re amplifying youth voices by uplifting the Powered by Youth Voice report, where young people share their insights on designing afterschool programs that truly support their growth and goals. From systems change to program innovation, their ideas are a must-read for anyone committed to meaningful youth engagement. ?? Read the full report authored by Informed Change and Hamai Consulting: https://lnkd.in/gtiSmkj4 Afterschool Alliance Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society (CYESS) #AfterschoolMatters #EveryHourCounts

How can Out-of-School Time (OST) shape the future of work? Join us for a Town Hall discussion on how OST programs help young people explore careers, develop 21st-century skills, and build agency in a rapidly evolving economy. Featuring insights from Built for More: The Role of OST in Preparing Youth for the Future of Work, our panel—Byron K. Sanders, Chris Street, and Bobbi Macdonald—will discuss how OST bridges opportunity gaps and strengthens connections between education, community, and careers. Join us on April 11th, 9 am PST and let’s reimagine learning beyond the classroom! #OST #FutureOfWork #CareerReadiness #EducationInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #NewPathways

We’re ready to hear the bold ideas, powerful voices, and inspiring stories of young people in afterschool programs. That’s why WOSTA is joining Afterschool Alliance and Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society (CYESS) for #YouthVoiceWeek 2025, a week of advocacy highlighting why afterschool is essential for our nation’s young people. Learn more about how you can participate: 3to6.co/youthvoices

In this week's opinion article exploring When Youth Thrive We All Thrive, Karen J. Pittman discusses Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Degrassi and connects them to researcher on adolescence and the adults that play a vital role in shaping how young people see themselves now and in their future. Read her article here ?? https://bit.ly/4l2wwzt

“Relationships in kids lives are like the roots of a tree. ?? If those roots are strong, then those kids can grow and thrive.” - Search Institute Your words matter. Join us - KP Catalysts - Knowledge to Power Catalysts Team - TODAY March 20 for Absolutely Incredible #KidDay?. ?? Tell the young people in your life how amazing they are! Camp Fire

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From empty to full. Katherine Plog Martinez once again facilitated the Workforce Summit at this year's National AfterSchool Association (NAA) convention, #NAA25. This event brought together leaders from across the afterschool field to share ideas and great work under way around job quality. Many thanks to NAA for the opportunity to facilitate this group. NAA Job Quality Standards link - https://lnkd.in/dqpvRAvK

?? The 2025 Attendance Awareness Campaign is kicking off with a conversation about building strong attendance teams! Schools and districts that form collaborative, data-driven teams see real improvements in student engagement, achievement and well-being. Join us on April 2 at noon PT / 3:00 ET to learn: - How to form and sustain effective attendance teams - Ways to use data to remove attendance barriers - The role of community partnerships in improving attendance ?? Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/guWbYhA #HereTodayReadyForTomorrow! Attendance Works | Campaign for Grade-Level Reading | Communities In Schools National Office | United Way | Everyone Graduates Center, Johns Hopkins University | FutureEd at Georgetown | Healthy Schools Campaign | Institute for Educational Leadership | MENTOR | National League of Cities | Learning Heroes (US)