Everything you didn’t want to know about Poison Ivy
Poison ivy, the plant we love to hate. How much do you know about it? Could you identify it? What makes it "poison"? What happens when you get the oil…
Poison ivy, the plant we love to hate. How much do you know about it? Could you identify it? What makes it "poison"? What happens when you get the oil…
Innovative STEM programming is a great way to start the new school year! Through My Window is free multimedia curriculum that combines engineering, technology, literacy, and arts for children and…
So welcome back. It's been a very quiet summer. Recently I heard a program on NPR about pupil shape. You know, those dark holes in the center of your eyes. …
Connecticut After School Network is switching it up! Now offering... First Fridays On the first Friday of each month, after school educators come together with content experts in a friendly…
Inspiring Greatness in Education describes the 21st Century Schools program (21C), a whole-school reform model developed by Edward Zigler over 20 years ago and since then has been in a constant state of testing, implementation, and scaling up. (more…)
A Framework for Understanding What Kids Need to Succeed As Adults A new report released yesterday brings together decades of research from many fields to show that children need more…
In many child drownings, adults are nearby but have no idea the victim is dying. Here’s what to look for from Slate.com: http://slate.me/Zqm3k9
The two minutes you spend reading this could save a life! (more…)
Friday, June 19 is National Summer Learning Day. Spread the word that we need to #KeepKidsLearning. For more information visit the National Summer Learning Association website.
Enriching Summer Programs Mean Success for All Children: How to Close the Achievement Gap Did you know that children who don’t have an enriching summer environment can lose up…
The state legislative session has ended for the year, and a budget was passed in the final hours. For all the details you can see the details here. Youth Service…