Many things can contribute to happiness. Happiness in itself is a state of contentment, it is more long-lived than joy or pleasure. On the other hand happiness can increase joy or pleasure.
CONTINUE READING →Starting on March 1, child care workers and educators in currently-operating Connecticut programs can schedule a vaccine appointment at dedicated clinics that will be set up specifically for the child care and education sectors. All who provide direct child care services will be part of the priority group, including after school programs – please note […]
CONTINUE READING →The Lt. Governor’s Coding Challenge is a statewide coding competition for Connecticut students.
CONTINUE READING →The Connecticut General Assembly kicked off its 2021 session on Wednesday, January 6, and will finish on June 2.
CONTINUE READING →National Geographic is again promoting their terrific, free resources to afterschool educators.
CONTINUE READING →The Connecticut After School Network would like to recognize NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders 2021 honoree Mackenzie Steadman! This annual honor is given by the National AfterSchool Association to recognize emerging leaders who are making a significant impact in the afterschool field.
CONTINUE READING →Engineering Mindset 5: Science and Math “Children apply science and math knowledge to problem solving: Engineers use knowledge of math and science to solve problems. They combine that knowledge with their own creativity to design technologies.” Soooo maybe you’re feeling pretty good about engineering and you’re ready to share it with the young people in […]
CONTINUE READING →Engineering Mindset #4: Criteria and Constraints If you’ve tried to solve a problem, or teach problem solving skills in a blue sky sort of format you are likely familiar with the expanse of the human imagination. Let’s consider something small like, you’ve got the day off. You just got up from a nap and everyone […]
CONTINUE READING →The Afterschool Matters Journal is a national, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting professionalism, scholarship and consciousness in the field of afterschool education.
CONTINUE READING →Brought to you by the Afterschool Alliance and the New York Life Foundation The New York Life Foundation is seeking applications from afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving underserved middle-school youth. In total, $1.35 million in grants will be awarded to programs all across the country. This is the fifth year of the Foundation’s […]
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