Gov. Malloy Proposes Two-Year State Budget for Connecticut
In his proposed budget for the next two fiscal years, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy included a number of changes that would impact state funding for after school and summer…
In his proposed budget for the next two fiscal years, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy included a number of changes that would impact state funding for after school and summer…
ADVOCACY CONFERENCE CALL Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Phone: 866-740-1260 Access code: 7944978# STATE POLICY: Governor Malloy is releasing his budget proposal TODAY, Wednesday, February 18 at…
. . . For Now . . . On Thursday, November 20, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy announced $54.6 million dollars in cuts to state agencies in an effort to help…
Now that the election is over, we need to finalize our 2015 legislative agenda, and we need your input.
The Connecticut After School Network will have a series of conference calls over the coming weeks to prepare for the next state legislative session which starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015.
Thursday, November 20, 1 pm: Kick-off conference call to 1) recap the election, 2) discuss state budget deficit implications, and (more…)
New poll finds overwhelming support for increasing investments in services that support children’s health, nutrition and well-being A national public opinion poll released today by the Children’s Leadership Council finds…
Election Day in the US is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, which means that it can fall on or between November 2 and November 8 (but not on…
Governor Dannel P. Malloy yesterday announced that nearly $4 million in funding for before and after-school programs in low-performing, high-poverty schools are being awarded around the state, in addition to over…
Today, October 23rd, 2014, marks the 15th Annual Lights on Afterschool Celebration. This event is organized annually by the Afterschool Alliance, which is a national organization that promotes and advocates…
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…)
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…)