Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Paper Airplane Race Day
We are quickly approaching the days when spring break has passed, Memorial Day seems far away, and everyone is looking forward to May flowers. The games that got you through…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Spring into APAW with Staff!
I recently attended the 2026 National AfterSchool Association Convention in Washington, DC. When they asked how many people were first time attendees more than half raised their hands. This could…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Check Your Batteries
We have all been there…sleeping in the middle of the night, watching a tv show, or enjoying some solitude and out of nowhere comes {Beep} {Beep}, a few seconds go…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Showing Your Love for Afterschool
In our field there are several times throughout the year that programs are able to highlight what is going on in their communities. Local stories, making local impact. Best practices…
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Eight Ways to Strengthen and Sustain Your Program
Through the years the term quality has been a cornerstone of excellence, something we always hope our programs are or take for granted that there are no glaring issues. Quality…
NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders
NAA's Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders identifies young leaders and recognizes and cultivates the talent of afterschool champions who have the potential to influence the field of afterschool for years to…
Sweat the Small Stuff
Little Details Matter At the age of 15, I started working as a camp counselor at a local community center in Bridgeport, CT. I was a drill sergeant back then. …
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…
Help Keep Care4Kids Open
Keeping Care4Kids open for families is a top priority. Thank you to all of you who are helping in this effort by testifying before the Appropriations Committee, signing the petition, calling your…
CARE4KIDS IN CRISIS AGAIN
An important alert from our colleagues at the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance (CECA) -- please join with us in supporting this essential program! PROTECT CONNECTICUT’S CHILD CARE 1. November 16,…