A Connecticut judge recently struck down the state's education aid choices as ‘irrational’  -- the state will appeal the case so the result is far from final.  Want to know more? Check out the story on NPR: http://n.pr/2cvTHSE  CT Mirror: http://ctmirror.org/2016/09/07/judge-strikes-down-state-education-aid-choices-as-irrational/ CT News Junkie: http://bit.ly/2cRTc3c You know you're in trouble when . . ....

The Wallace Foundation has posted a very important study on the effects of voluntary district run summer learning programs on low-income urban youth. The study incorporated five school districts—Boston; Dallas; Duval County, Florida; Pittsburgh; and Rochester, New York—and assessed their effects on more than 3,000 students. This long term study has...

Captain's Log -- Stardate: September 8, 2016 Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the premier of the original "Star Trek" television series. This long lasting sci-fi franchise is responsible for spurring the imagination of millions of people, myself among them. As a child I could imagine nothing better than racing past...

Human Body Learning Activities for Kids  Here is a list of 10 fun STEM learning activities from "A Spectacled Owl".  From brain hats to shrinky dink cell models, it's a great collection of activities to teach kids all about the human body. 1.What’s Inside a Drop of Blood (Creekside Learning)...

Its a new start to the school year!  Are you looking for something new or old favorites?  We have it for you! Deep Dive Sessions - Games for Better Behavior! Date:  September 14, 2016 Time:  9:00 - 12:00 pm Location:  CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford 10 Games That Will Make...

The upcoming fall 2016 school year represents a generally challenging transition for students everywhere. After months of recreational freedom, educators often struggle to get their students back in an academic frame of mind for the first few weeks. Fortunately, Edutopia has comprised a list of tips educators can use to interact with...

By now you’ve heard about and perhaps even played the latest internet craze known as Pokémon Go! Although the app was just released in early July 2016, it has completely captured the attention of youth and adults alike, quickly becoming a global phenomenon. While enthusiasts argue the game encourages kids...

Social Justice and Equity: Making a Difference Together October 26 Conference sponsored by CSDE and CREC Indisputably, students do better socially, emotionally, and academically when families, schools, and communities work together. The family engagement conference will bring together professionals who work at the intersection of student and family to examine social justice issues and...