CTNCY Announcement
After twenty-two years of service, Michelle will be stepping down as Executive Director of the Network and retiring on June 10, 2026. Message from Michelle - It has been one…
After twenty-two years of service, Michelle will be stepping down as Executive Director of the Network and retiring on June 10, 2026. Message from Michelle - It has been one…
I recently attended the 2026 National AfterSchool Association Convention in Washington, DC. When they asked how many people were first time attendees more than half raised their hands. This could…
We have all been there…sleeping in the middle of the night, watching a tv show, or enjoying some solitude and out of nowhere comes {Beep} {Beep}, a few seconds go…
In our field there are several times throughout the year that programs are able to highlight what is going on in their communities. Local stories, making local impact. Best practices…
Kids and teens everywhere have world-changing ideas that deserve the spotlight! That’s why the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is going all-in on innovation and backing the next generation of genius.…
School-Age Funding Available! The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) announced today that a “Request of Application (RFA)” is open for programs across the state to apply for slots funded…
Through the years the term quality has been a cornerstone of excellence, something we always hope our programs are or take for granted that there are no glaring issues. Quality…
Staff are trained and the kids are back in school. The program has been running for a week or two now, and the summer planning you did to start the…
As the summer winds down and sights start to get set on gearing up your afterschool program, many of the staff that worked those long hot days will be back…
You may have already heard that the Federal Government is withholding $6 billion dollars in education funding. Part of this includes the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC), which is…