Gov. Malloy Announces $4.7 Million for After School Programs Across the State

Governor Dannel P. Malloy yesterday announced that nearly $4 million in funding for before and after-school programs in low-performing, high-poverty schools are being awarded around the state, in addition to over…

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Funding Diversification is a Must!

This is the third of a biweekly series about “The Business of Before and After School.” Look for other posts on this topic by selecting Business from the category list below right.

Congratulations, you will receive a grant for three years.  This predictable income will allow you to begin your program or to expand into other program areas.  But what will you do when this revenue source dries up and you have staff salaries to pay and program supplies to purchase, let alone the fact that your new program is successful and serving lots of kids and families who are all now relying on you? (more…)

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Stipends Available: Through My Window

It’s a window on a new destination—where children and young teens (grades 4-8) encounter engineering in a brand new way.

Throughmywindow.org is a multimedia educational website that grabs you by the hand and pulls you into a world filled with stories, mysteries, explorations, and adventures.   It’s a place where engineering isn’t about building bridges—it’s about asking questions, thinking deeply, and building a community of learners. (more…)

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