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Fun Literacy Activities

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:February 12, 2015
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Fun Literacy Activities for After-school Programs: Books And Beyond is a handbook for staff in after school programs to increase their capabilities in supporting literacy. More than 72 activities for ages 5 – 14! (more…)

The After School Cookbook

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:February 5, 2015
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What better way top teach kids about the world than through a little comfort food! From Australia to the Americas, and everywhere in between, author Deanna Cook brings more than 75 ethnic dishes.

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Breaking New Ground on the Frontier of Innovation: Any Time, Any Place, Any Path, Any Pace Learning

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:February 4, 2015
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There is a certain allure to being on the edge of something new, something innovative, something exciting. Think for a second about having to have the new iPhone, new Playstation,…

SBM Charitable Foundation, Inc

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:February 4, 2015
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The purpose of the Foundation is to fund programs that improve the quality of life for all residents in the communities it serves. The Foundation contributes to a wide range…

Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Afterschool Webinar

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:February 3, 2015
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Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Afterschool Thursday, February 12, 2015 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST Webinar Description: Safer spaces are created when youth feel not only included but encouraged to be their whole…

Showy Science

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:January 29, 2015
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Looking for great science activities? Showy Science is an exciting book with over 175 hands-on activities. Another great resource that uses everyday household items and very easy to use.

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American Savings Foundation After School Grant

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 28, 2015
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Programs may serve children from any age group and from any community in our service area. The term “after school programs” covers a wide range of youth development programs that…

2015 After School Seminar Series

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 26, 2015
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Register NOW for February's After School Seminar Series Special Needs and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) February 20, 2015, Stamford Are YOU breaking the law without realizing it in your after school or summer program? Sometimes…

What’s a Fractal?

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:January 23, 2015
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Jack Frost visited my car this week. Jack left me a particularly beautiful rendition of a fractal. So beautiful that I HAD to take a picture of it. Below is…

Best Buy Community Grant

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 21, 2015
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Best Buy Foundation will donate up to $2 million in Community Grants to local and regional nonprofit organizations that provide teens (13-18) with places and opportunities to develop 21st century technology…