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Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:October 12, 2018
Post category:General Interest Quality Resources STEM

NEW (FREE!) LEARNING RESOURCES FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC & MOTT FOUNDATION Real-world problems call for critical thinking and real-world solutions and afterschool programs are a great place for kids to learn,…

Educators Appreciation Day

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:October 11, 2018
Post category:Events Featured General Interest Resources

SAVE THE DATE!
Educators Appreciation Day at Mystic Seaport Museum

Saturday, October 20, 2018 (rain or shine)

Join us for Educators Appreciation Day at Mystic Seaport Museum on October 20th. All teachers, administrators, homeschoolers, paraprofessionals, afterschool professionals, and their families (up to four people total with teacher ID) will receive free Mystic Seaport Museum admission.

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SEL Series: Snack Attack – Never Give Up!

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:October 10, 2018
Post category:Featured General Interest Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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Simple mini SEL lessons to make afterschool snack time fun During snack time, or whenever you need a short activity, have student watch the short animated film, “Soar,” set to…

SEL Series: Character First

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:October 4, 2018
Post category:Featured General Interest Programming Quality Resources
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A couple of weeks ago, I watched former Vice President Joe Biden, deliver an emotional and inspiring eulogy for Senator John McCain, who died of brain cancer at 81. Biden…

19th Annual Lights On After School

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:October 4, 2018
Post category:Advocacy Events Featured Inspiration Leadership Programming Resources

Celebrate the 19th annual Lights On Afterschool Oct. 25, 2018! Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of…

Earn money for your program

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:October 3, 2018
Post category:Funding General Interest Research Resources STEM

Earn $$$ for your After School Program through this Research Opportunity

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SEL Series:A Pooch at your After-school

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:September 19, 2018
Post category:Featured General Interest Health Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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Let's take a look at the Mutt-I-Grees SEL curriculum I recall sitting in a meeting with one of our education coordinators, and he pitched the idea of dogs coming to…

SEL Series: Check out Centervention for free social-emotional learning activities

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:September 12, 2018
Post category:Featured General Interest Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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I will be writing a series of blog posts highlighting the Best Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resources. I would like to begin with one of my favorite free Social Emotional…

SEL Series: Too Many Choices: Selecting the Right SEL Curriculum

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:September 5, 2018
Post category:Featured General Interest Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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After-school educators are becoming increasingly aware of the impact and the long-lasting benefits of Social-Emotional Learning programs. However, choosing the right SEL program can be a challenge due to the…