21st CCLC Grant Application
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is pleased to announce that the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant application for the 2026-27 school year…
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is pleased to announce that the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant application for the 2026-27 school year…
We are quickly approaching the days when spring break has passed, Memorial Day seems far away, and everyone is looking forward to May flowers. The games that got you through…
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…
This October marks the 26th year of the nationwide Lights On Afterschool celebration. Each year thousands of programs and tens of thousands of children take part in events, recognitions, and…