Art & Engineering Contest
The Connecticut Network for Children and Youth will be holding an art and engineering contest for children & staff in Connecticut’s afterschool programs. The theme of the contest is “Your Dream Afterschool Space.”
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The Connecticut Network for Children and Youth will be holding an art and engineering contest for children & staff in Connecticut’s afterschool programs. The theme of the contest is “Your Dream Afterschool Space.”
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Andrea Scott planned to spend her career in a research lab. A love of science and a curiosity about how things work seemed to point that way. Then she took a job in afterschool, and the kids changed her plans.
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The school bell rings at 3pm, but for most families, the day is far from over. Afterschool hours are a big part of a child's week. It’s a time for homework, friendships, snacks, and everything in between. Choosing the right program for your family can feel like a big decision, but it doesn't have to be an overwhelming one.
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It’s fair to say that screens have become a normal part of growing up today. Whether it’s a student connecting with friends on group chats, getting help with homework, or a parent using a quick video to carve out five minutes of peace, the digital world is a big part...
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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 represent their states as they develop leadership and communication skills, share their stories on regional, state and national stages, and...
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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 young people, one part of the agreement deserves particular attention: at least half of Connecticut’s funds must be directed toward...
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The path our careers take in youth development programming often comes through interest and passion. Many of us were going in another direction when we stumbled upon this field that impacts so many communities nationally. I didn’t understand the scope of the field until I went to my first work conference in 2000 with Carol […]
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The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is pleased to announce that the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant application for the 2026-27 school year is now open in the Electronic Grants Management System (eGMS). The purpose of the 21st CCLC grant is to fund community learning centers that provide […]
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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 the winter have become mundane and the mere mention of them makes staff shudder. As many programs do, my program also ran on a shoestring […]
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