With an estimated 10 million students currently enrolled in out-of-school-time (OST) programs, providing high quality experiences is essential for the well-being of participants. According to the Grantmakers for Education’s Funders’…
Fathers make important contributions to their kids' development---and do so in ways that are different from mother's contributions. Fathers are more likely to use advanced language around young kids, which…
For kids, few moments in life are more glorious than the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation. Hooray! Three whole months of sweet freedom! But…
How would our communities look, feel and achieve differently if every child, not just those with means, had a place to eat and a way to keep learning over the…
5 Ways to Build Strong Relationships in a Fast Paced Culture Family engagement has a life-long impact on the lives of children and comes in many forms. As professionals in…
The 2016 Lights On Afterschool Poster contest is OPEN! This is a great opportunity for an afterschool program to gain national recognition for the opportunities it offers. The winning design will…
Celebrate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week April 25-29! #heartofafterschool Afterschool programs make a difference in the life of a child. Afterschool programs offer youth opportunities for enhanced education. At the…
Here is a super easy tool from the Wallace Foundation (updated 2015) to help you determine the costs of high quality after school and summer programming. Curious to know how…
The Connecticut After School Network is absolutely committed to improving what we offer you and we need your feedback. This bi-annual Professional Development Survey will help us help you. Please…