Talking Viruses?
We "transmit" information in a variety of ways. Generally we communicate acoustically; meaning we "talk". But did you know that communication is also by olfactory (smell), signaling (dog wagging tail),…
CT Research Highlighted in Fall 2016 Afterschool Matters Journal
For over a decade, afterschool programs have been positioning themselves as viable partners in student learning. After all, afterschool programs challenge students' thinking, teach collaboration, and help children and youth…
Lights On, Bullying, and Hip Hop
Hello, friends of After School! Today is Lights On Afterschool, a day focused on nationwide advocacy and celebration of the after school field. We here at the CT After School…
Professional Development Catalog 2015-16
We are excited to share our newly developed 2015-16 Professional Development Catalog. This one stop resource lays out an entire year of professional development offerings for after school directors, supervisors,…
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What You Missed: First Friday on Homework Time
As you may know, the Network created a brand new Professional Development Catalog full of creative, exciting, and unusual learning activities for after school professionals. And today was our very…
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…
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…
Educator’s Weekend at Mystic
Save the Date! Educators' Weekend at Mystic Seaport April 18-19 2015 Join Us for our 13th Annual Educators' Weekend at Mystic Seaport on April 18-19, 2015. The weekend features free admission…
Connecting Social-Emotional Learning with Student Achievement
A cornerstone of after school programming has always been to support the social and emotional needs of children. After school provides the opportunity for teamwork, collaboration, empathetic expression, and other…