State After School Funding AT RISK
Earlier today Governor Malloy released his proposed budget adjustments for the next two years starting July 1. The state is facing a huge budget deficit of $3.6 billion in the next…
Earlier today Governor Malloy released his proposed budget adjustments for the next two years starting July 1. The state is facing a huge budget deficit of $3.6 billion in the next…
“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…
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…
We "transmit" information in a variety of ways. Generally we communicate acoustically; meaning we "talk". But did you know that communication is also by olfactory (smell), signaling (dog wagging tail),…
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…
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…
The Talk: Insights for giving constructive feedback “Do you let your staff dress like that?” an angry parent remarked. You recently met with a concerned parent regarding an inappropriately dressed…
Little Details Matter At the age of 15, I started working as a camp counselor at a local community center in Bridgeport, CT. I was a drill sergeant back then. …
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,…