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CSDE Bidders’ Conference Information

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Post published:May 14, 2015
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For those of you who missed the first session of the CT State Department of Education's After School Grant Bidder's Conference, you can still register for the morning or afternoon sessions…

Social Media Outreach Strategies for OST Programs Webinar

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Post published:May 4, 2015
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Social Media Outreach Strategies for OST Programs Webinar

With most Americans today engaging with at least one social media site, social media is a valuable (and cost-effective) way to reach your community. (more…)

2015 “Lights On” Afterschool poster contest!

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Post published:April 20, 2015
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Calling all afterschool artists! Your artwork could be displayed at more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events around the world!

The Afterschool Alliance is looking for the best artist to showcase their creativity on this years’ Lights On Afterschool poster! (more…)

STEM Uncovered: Video Competition

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Post published:April 16, 2015
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ANNOUNCING: 2015 STEM Video Competition sponsored by the Noyce Foundation with support from the C.S. Mott Foundation

Kids are always told to dream BIG– afterschool programs allow them to do just that. Uncover the work of your program and students, and tell us what really happens in STEM afterschool.

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My Voice in DC

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:March 30, 2015
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Earlier this month, the National Afterschool Association held their Annual Convention just outside of Washington, DC. The focus of the convention was telling the story after school programs play in the…

Breaking New Ground on the Frontier of Innovation: Any Time, Any Place, Any Path, Any Pace Learning

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:February 4, 2015
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There is a certain allure to being on the edge of something new, something innovative, something exciting. Think for a second about having to have the new iPhone, new Playstation,…

Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Afterschool Webinar

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Post published:February 3, 2015
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Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Afterschool Thursday, February 12, 2015 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST Webinar Description: Safer spaces are created when youth feel not only included but encouraged to be their whole…

Afterschool Programs Focus on the Whole Child

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:January 6, 2015
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Academic measures of progress are but one measure of student success. Research has shown the social and emotional impacts afterschool programs play in the healthy development children. One of the…