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NASA Inspired Activities for Free

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:March 17, 2017
Post category:Featured Quality Resources STEM
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Are you looking for new, engaging activities that spur young people’s imagination and creativity? The Boston Children’s Museum has just completed a new set of NASA-inspired challenges, accessible from the…

Art & Essay Contest

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:February 27, 2017
Post category:Contest Events Featured

Connecticut After School Network Art & Essay Contest "After School Helps Me...." It's been a tough winter for a lot of us. We thought it would be fun to have…

Upcoming March Trainings

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:February 13, 2017
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Member Benefits Programming Research Seminars Trainings

As we continue to battle the winter blues stay busy with these great upcoming workshops in March.

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Do you love afterschool? Proclaim it loudly!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:February 8, 2017
Post category:Advocacy Featured Inspiration

“This year, my Valentine is to a program that makes all the difference for me and for my family,” So began West Valley City, Utah, resident Amanda Owens in her…

Easy Valentine’s activity: Share why your students love afterschool!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:February 7, 2017
Post category:Advocacy Featured Inspiration Programming

This month, we’re celebrating the millions of reasons to love America’s afterschool programs, and we want to see why you and your students love afterschool! Joining in can make for…

After School Grants

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 30, 2017
Post category:Featured Funding Grants Resources
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After-School and Out-of-School Program Grants Deadline: February 8, 2017 The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities is offering awards and grants for after-school and out-of-school programs that "are…

Upcoming February Trainings

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 23, 2017
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Member Benefits Programming Research Seminars Trainings

Here is a full listing of what is happening in February.

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New Middle School OST Grants – Up to $100k

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 12, 2017
Post category:Featured Funding Grants Quality Resources
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Thinking about how to support middle school OST? The New York Life Foundation has opened a new Aim High grant opportunity focused on middle school. Aim High will provide $1.95M…

SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Confidential Licensing Listening Sessions

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:December 20, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Funding Leadership Quality Resources State Policy
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The Connecticut After School Network will be hosting confidential listening sessions throughout January 2017. All licensed and exempt after school program providers are encouraged to come and share their thoughts,…

CT Research Highlighted in Fall 2016 Afterschool Matters Journal

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:December 16, 2016
Post category:Featured Inspiration Leadership Programming Quality Research
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For over a decade, afterschool programs have been positioning themselves as viable partners in student learning. After all, afterschool programs challenge students' thinking, teach collaboration, and help children and youth…