Simply STEM (May)
Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making a mini terrarium garden! A terrarium is a small enclosed space filled with plants. They are usually in small…
State After School Grant – Update 6/5/2023
The Connecticut State Department of Education is about to release its Request for Proposals for the After-School Grant Program for Grades K-12 for the two-year period ending June 30, 2025.…
Afterschool in the Time of COVID-19 Survey
Afterschool Alliance has conducted a series of surveys since COVID began to ensure that afterschool and summer learning programs build on the innovations and lessons of the pandemic. This ninth…
Simply STEM (April)
Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making our own cell phone stands! Your students will have to figure out how to design a cell phone stand…
DNA Day
Every year on April 25 since 2003, scientists, biologists, and genetics enthusiasts come together to observe National DNA Day, celebrating the discovery and research into DNA and the scientific advancements…
Simply STEM (March)
Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making a catapult made out of popsicle sticks! We will discover how to engineer a stable catapult in order to…
The Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring Program
On March 22, 2023, Governor Lamont announced plans to launch Intensive Mathematics Tutoring Program for Students in Grades 6-9 to address learning loss from pandemic. The Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring Program is a…
Simply STEM (February)
Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making our own lava lamp! In this activity, we will learn about how oil and water interact. We will also…
Simply STEM (January)
Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are creating a maze! In this activity, we will learn about how to create a maze out of straws to be…
NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders
NAA's Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders identifies young leaders and recognizes and cultivates the talent of afterschool champions who have the potential to influence the field of afterschool for years to…