Cheer! 5 years of the Afterschool Recognition Awards!

The submission deadline is September 4th, 2026. The Connecticut Network for Children and Youth is seeking nominations for the 5th Annual Recognition Awards. The nomination form is open! Do you…

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Introducing the Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Bold Ideas Win Big

Kids and teens everywhere have world-changing ideas that deserve the spotlight!  That’s why the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is going all-in on innovation and backing the next generation of genius.…

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Celebrate Lights On Afterschool (and have some fun)!

This October marks the 26th year of the nationwide Lights On Afterschool celebration. Each year thousands of programs and tens of thousands of children take part in events, recognitions, and…

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OEC Changes Regulation for After School Programs

On Thursday, September 26th, Michelle Doucette Cunninham, Executive Director, spoke to one small part of the changes. Specifically, the Office of Early Childhood has changed the regulation for after school…

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