After School Budget Win!
State After School Grant increased by $1 million! The Connecticut General Assembly completed the 2019 legislative session at midnight last night and passed a budget bill that Governor Lamont is…
Congresswoman Visits After School in New Haven
This past Friday Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro stopped by the Martinez 21st Century Community Learning Center (21CCLC) in New Haven to do some gardening with the children. Students were making Mother’s…
Governor Releases 2 Year State Budget
The Connecticut General Assembly kicked off its 2019 session on Wednesday, January 9, and will finish on June 5. Governor Lamont has released his proposed budget (Click here to see…
Advocacy After School Task Force
Want to ensure that afterschool programs are funded? Want to expand funding for summer programs? Have ideas about state laws that impact afterschool and summer programs for kids? Join the…
19th Annual Lights On After School
Celebrate the 19th annual Lights On Afterschool Oct. 25, 2018! Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of…
Your input needed on OEC Regs and Plans
The Office for Early Childhood which oversees child care centers including after school programs has two different, but both vitally important, opportunities for you to provide feedback: Draft Licensing Regulations:…
Announcing the 2018 Art Contest Winners
The first ever mural contest for after school programs was held earlier this year and we are pleased to announce the following winners: K - 2nd: Tender Care Learning Center,…
Why Summer Matters to Me
With spring just around the corner, I cannot help but think forward to the summer. The summer often gets glorified for students as a time full of fun in the…
Why Summer Matters
The Connecticut After School Network released it's new report "Why Summer Matters: Summer Programs in Connecticut" today. The full report can be found here.
Connecticut Needs Summer Learning Programs
UPDATE 2/22/18. The Education Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in Room 1E of the LOB. For more detailed information click here. UPDATE 2/21/18. The Education…