Connecticut Losing Ground on Afterschool

New Household Survey: Support Among Parents is Strong
But Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs in the State is High

Connecticut is failing to keep pace with the rest of New England and the nation on participation in afterschool, according to a new household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance. The 2014 edition of America After 3PM found that demand for afterschool programs in Connecticut far exceeds supply; the number of children in Connecticut who (more…)

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After School Programs Improve ABCs: Attendance, Behavior and Coursework

A new one page visual helps to make the case for how high quality afterschool programs accelerate student achievement.  Research shows that high quality afterschool programs can lead to increased Attendance, Behavior and improved Coursework. (more…)

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