2027 STEM Next Flight Crew
The application for the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew is now OPEN! STEM Next Opportunity Fund has launched the national search for the next Flight Crew — youth ambassadors who…
What the Meta Settlement Means for Connecticut’s Young People
Connecticut is set to receive up to $265.4 million as part of a major multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., and for those of us who work with children and…
Get to Know Ken!
Getting to Know the New Executive Director. What is your earliest memory? One memory that sticks out is when I was three or four years old I fed our dog…
FUN for the FIELD: The 4th Go aROUND
We’re gearing up for our 4th annual Fun for the Field Resource Fair, and this year we’re switching it up a bit! We’ve been listening to both Vendors and Afterschool…
NAA Releases Out-of-School Time (OST) Job Quality Standards
In an effort to elevate the out-of-school time (OST) profession and enhance the well-being of OST professionals nationwide, the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) has proudly unveiled the Out-of-School Time Job…
The American Institutes for Research Needs Your Help
Calling program leaders and staff! The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is developing a readiness survey and reflection toolkit that will help afterschool, summer, and other out-of-school time (OST) program…
Staff Recruitment Kit
Struggling to hire staff? New staff recruitment kit could help. Like many other industries, the afterschool field has been struggling with staff shortages. These shortages have led to reduced capacity,…
Resources from National Geographic
National Geographic is again promoting their terrific, free resources to afterschool educators.
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No Kid Hungry Grant Opportunity
This fall, the No Kid Hungry Campaign is offering a community based organization nutrition grant opportunity and Connecticut is one of their target states.
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Free masks for essential businesses
Governor Lamont partners with CBIA and CONNSTEP to distribute free face coverings for small businesses Governor Lamont today announced that his administration is partnering with the Connecticut Business and Industry…