Minecraft as an Education Tool!
The other day, I had a conversation with Ken Anthony, our Director of PD and Research. Ken is an expert in after school program quality, and challenges us all to…
Dr. Ken Anthony on Making Partnerships Work in Education
The CT After School Network is so proud of our own Ken Anthony, who recently completed his Doctorate in Education at the University of Hartford. His innovative research explores school-afterschool…
Free, Innovative Afterschool STEM Program with Stipends Available
Innovative STEM programming is a great way to start the new school year! Through My Window is free multimedia curriculum that combines engineering, technology, literacy, and arts for children and…
CSDE Bidders’ Conference Information
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
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!
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
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.
My Voice in DC
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
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
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…