Welcome to TakeTen!, the e-monthly designed to bring you important news on afterschool and youth development, and inspiring program ideas.

Inside this issue:

Welcome to a Special Summer STEM issue of TakeTen! The Summer STEM issue still brings you the latest on PSAYDN and afterschool news, supplemented with exceptional STEM program resources and activities to bolster your Summer STEM curriculum. Inside this issue:

• Carmen Medina of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Receives the National Afterschool Champion Award
• The Afterschool for All Challenge – PSAYDN & Partners Meet with Congress
• “26 Seconds” – State Farm’s Campaign  and Scholarships to Engage Youth At Risk of Dropping Out of School
• Hear State and National STEM Leaders at PSAYDN’s Virtual Quarterly Meeting June 23rd - Register at No Cost Today!
• STEM Careers Pay Off – But Why Aren’t Students Pursuing Them?
• 4-H Stream Teams – The 4-H Science Blog Can Help You Form a Team!
• The Case for Being Bold – A New Industry Report Shapes a Strategy for Business to Help Deliver High Quality, Practical STEM
• Advocacy Corner – It’s Time to Schedule an Introductory Meeting with Your Legislator