Serious Consequences Ahead for Kids Unable to Read by 3rd Grade
When kids start school they are learning to read between Pre-K and 3rd grade. After this point, children must read to learn. According to the Campaign for Grade Level Reading,…
When kids start school they are learning to read between Pre-K and 3rd grade. After this point, children must read to learn. According to the Campaign for Grade Level Reading,…
The other day I was meeting with the Connecticut After School Network Board Chair Vince LaFontan in his office about a recent article that was published in the Child Care Exchange about his program. (more…)
Great radio story on what it's like for kids with anxiety. Do any of the children in your program struggle with issues like this? We'll be having a Deep Dive…
Are you a Brain Builder? If not, register today to BE A BRAIN BUILDER! Registration is now open. Join us for our Annual Fall Conference on Saturday, November 12, 2016…
Licensing Task Force Kick-Off Call Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM Duration: 1 hour Meeting Description: By provider request, the Connecticut After School Network is re-convening its Licensing…
A Connecticut judge recently struck down the state's education aid choices as ‘irrational’ -- the state will appeal the case so the result is far from final. Want to know more?…
The Wallace Foundation has posted a very important study on the effects of voluntary district run summer learning programs on low-income urban youth. The study incorporated five school districts—Boston; Dallas; Duval…
Captain's Log -- Stardate: September 8, 2016 Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the premier of the original "Star Trek" television series. This long lasting sci-fi franchise is responsible for…
Human Body Learning Activities for Kids Here is a list of 10 fun STEM learning activities from "A Spectacled Owl". From brain hats to shrinky dink cell models, it's a…