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Teen Toddlers

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:May 22, 2018
Post category:Featured Inspiration Leadership Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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If you are an 80’s baby, you probably played with a toy kitchen set. I did. When I was four years old, Santa brought me a kitchen set for Christmas.…

Your input needed on OEC Regs and Plans

Post author:Michelle Cunningham
Post published:May 15, 2018
Post category:Advocacy Featured Funding Quality State Policy
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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:…

Inquiring Minds

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:May 4, 2018
Post category:Featured General Interest
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In honor of Science Friday I thought I would share with you some pictures that I received through email. The pictures honor the diversity of nature and man. Some things…

Announcing the 2018 Art Contest Winners

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:March 29, 2018
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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

Post author:Sarah Motta
Post published:March 23, 2018
Post category:Advocacy Featured General Interest Inspiration Summer Learning

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

Post author:Michelle Cunningham
Post published:March 1, 2018
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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.

Teacher Trauma

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:February 22, 2018
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I just read an article posted by Ken Anthony on Facebook, called "When Students are Traumatized, Teachers are too". It's something we don't think about much, even with my family…

Connecticut Needs Summer Learning Programs

Post author:Michelle Cunningham
Post published:February 12, 2018
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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…

Annual Art Contest

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:December 19, 2017
Post category:Contest Events Featured Inspiration Programming Quality

The Connecticut After School Network’s Annual Art Contest

“After School Builds Bright Tomorrows….”

This year we are doing a MURAL! Get your after school kids together and create a program mural; it can be by age group or whole program group.

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Interns Needed

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 1, 2017
Post category:Featured Research Resources

The Connecticut After School Network is looking for full or part-time interns/volunteers to help us with various projects. These positions do not include a stipend. The intern will provide assistance and support for the communications, events planning, and everyday operations of the Network. (more…)