Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Letting Go to Lead
The path our careers take in youth development programming often comes through interest and passion. Many of us were going in another direction when we stumbled upon this field that…
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…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Paper Airplane Race Day
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…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Spring into APAW with Staff!
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…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Check Your Batteries
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…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Showing Your Love for Afterschool
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…
Introducing the Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Bold Ideas Win Big
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.…
Early Start CT Expansion Request for Application (RFA) Endowment
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…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Eight Ways to Strengthen and Sustain Your Program
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…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Starting with the End in Mind
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…
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