Thursday, September 3, 2015

Three Great Educator Websites for Extended Day/After School


Edutopia

The Edutopia Blog has blogs, videos, and articles from educators, community members, and people involved in school districts.  All articles must be screened and approved by Edutopia before submission.  I love the Edutopia website because it has research based activities, articles, and curriculum (download for free).    The blog is high quality and reminds me of the website.  The blog can be an  excellent source for research.

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Education Week

Education Week is an online newspaper that covers K-12 education.  The newspaper targets educators (superintendents, administrators, teachers) and community leaders.  Education Week blogs include articles, news, and opinions concerning education issues from preschool through high school transition to college and beyond. Education Week Blogs are extensive and divided by topics: Politics & Policy; Technology, Industry & Innovation; Research; International Perspective; P-16 Curriculum; Educating Specific Populations;  Teaching Profession; Leadership; Health & Wellness; Parents & Community; Books & Photos; Careers; Charters and School Choice;  Books & Photos; Careers; and Charters and School Choice.  I chose this site because of the extensive topics and high quality articles. The blog provides up-to-date information that is relevant and  I can use in when planning after school programs & activities.

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Connecticut After School Network

The Connecticut After School Network is a collaborative of individuals and organizations that promote the safety, healthy development and learning outside the traditional classroom. They provide training and technical assistance to improve program quality; influence policy on behalf of youth and families; and expand funding opportunities. Like Connecticut, Ohio’s Afterschool Network also makes high-quality, age appropriate information, technical assistance, and advocating for practitioners, parents and children.  I am currently a member of the Ohio After School Network which does not have a blog.  I found excellent articles as well as links to blogs that have the same focus.

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