Captain’s Log — Stardate: September 8, 2016 Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the premier of the original “Star Trek” television series. This long lasting sci-fi franchise is responsible for spurring the imagination of millions of people, myself among them. As a child I could imagine nothing better than racing past the stars at warp speed. […]
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Human Body Learning Activities for Kids Here is a list of 10 fun STEM learning activities from “A Spectacled Owl“. From brain hats to shrinky dink cell models, it’s a great collection of activities to teach kids all about the human body. 1.What’s Inside a Drop of Blood (Creekside Learning) 2. X-Ray Play Dough (I […]
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Its a new start to the school year! Are you looking for something new or old favorites? We have it for you! Deep Dive Sessions – Games for Better Behavior! Date: September 14, 2016 Time: 9:00 – 12:00 pm Location: CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford 10 Games That Will Make Your Kids Behave Better When […]
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Are your children prepared to have a successful academic year? Better yet, are you prepared to support their transition back to school? No worries because Edutopia has provided plenty of resources on how parents can help their children physically and mentally get back in the swing of things. That includes: tips on developing positive morning […]
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The upcoming fall 2016 school year represents a generally challenging transition for students everywhere. After months of recreational freedom, educators often struggle to get their students back in an academic frame of mind for the first few weeks. Fortunately, Edutopia has comprised a list of tips educators can use to interact with their students prior to the […]
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By now you’ve heard about and perhaps even played the latest internet craze known as Pokémon Go! Although the app was just released in early July 2016, it has completely captured the attention of youth and adults alike, quickly becoming a global phenomenon. While enthusiasts argue the game encourages kids to get outside and socialize […]
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Social Justice and Equity: Making a Difference Together October 26 Conference sponsored by CSDE and CREC Indisputably, students do better socially, emotionally, and academically when families, schools, and communities work together. The family engagement conference will bring together professionals who work at the intersection of student and family to examine social justice issues and principles of equity. Participants will […]
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AND Are you exempt from child care licensing (for example, run by a school or municipality?) If you answered yes to both of these questions, PLEASE READ ON In mid-August, programs receiving Care4Kids subsidies that are exempt from state licensing will be receiving information from the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) regarding changes to […]
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Now is the Perfect Time for Nonprofit After School Programs to Strengthen and Support Our Democracy With the national political conventions dominating the news the last few weeks, you may be ready (or beyond ready) for the 2016 election season to be over! In reality, now is the perfect time for your nonprofit to start […]
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Bidders Conference on Monday, August 15, 2016 The Competitive Grant Bidders Conference will provide information on the major components and criteria for developing proposals for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers’ Out of School Time Grant Program. Eligible applicants include local educational agencies; community-based organizations; faith-based organizations; other public or private organizations; and a consortium […]
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