HAMDEN, CT — November 19, 2025 — Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) is proud to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from the Elizabeth Carse Foundation in support of its Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Schools programming at eight partner sites across Connecticut. This renewed investment from the Carse Foundation directly supports AFLCT’s mission to
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Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School Named Arts Schools Network Exemplary School
HAMDEN, CT — October 14, 2025 — Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School, a Higher Order Thinking Schools cohort member for the past three years, has been named an Exemplary School by the Arts Schools Network (ASN) for 2025–2030. At Wolfpit, the staff fosters creativity, confidence, and academic success for all students through integrating academic content
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $15,000 Grant from Liberty Bank Foundation to Expand Higher Order Thinking Schools Programming
HAMDEN, CT — September 18, 2025 — Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) is honored to announce a $15,000 grant from the Liberty Bank Foundation in support of its Higher Order Thinking Schools initiative in Hamden, Waterbury, Hartford, and New London. This generous award represents a significant increase from last year’s $5,000 grant and underscores Liberty
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $2,500 Grant to Support Higher Order Thinking Schools Programming in New London
HAMDEN, CT — September 5, 2025 — Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) is thrilled to announce it has received a $2,500 grant from the Dime Bank Foundation in support of its Higher Order Thinking Schools programming at the Regional Multicultural Magnet School in New London. This investment will strengthen access to high-quality, arts integrated learning
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $5,000 Grant from the Wilmington Trust to Support Higher Order Thinking Schools Programming in Norwalk
HAMDEN, CT — August 29, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce a grant award of $5,000 from the Wilmington Trust, to support the implementation of Higher Order Thinking Schools programming Norwalk Public Schools. This funding will help bring rich, arts-integrated learning opportunities to Norwalk’s students, enhancing academic engagement, social-emotional development,
Student Voice in Action: Reflections from Finley Dreyer at the 2025 HOT Schools Summer Gathering
July 31, 2025 At this year’s HOT Schools Summer Gathering, themed Arts Education & Citizenship, attendees were treated to a moving and insightful reflection from our featured student speaker: eleven-year-old Finley Dreyer, a former student at Roxbury Elementary School in Stamford, Connecticut. Now attending Scofield Middle School, Finley’s time at Roxbury—a proud member of the HOT
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $3,000 Grant from the Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund to Support Higher Order Thinking Schools Programming at Kingsbury Elementary
HAMDEN, CT — July 29, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce a grant award of $3,000 from the Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund, administered by Bank of America, to support the implementation of Higher Order Thinking Schools programming at F. J. Kingsbury Elementary School in Waterbury. This funding will
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $2,500 Grant from Zayas Law Fund for Arts and Education to Support Higher Order Thinking Schools Program
HAMDEN, CT — July 29, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce it has received a $2,500 grant from the Zayas Law Fund for Arts and Education at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. This generous support will help sustain and expand the organization’s signature Higher Order Thinking Schools initiative for
Arts for Learning CT Receives $3,500 Grant from Long Foundation to Expand Higher Order Thinking Schools Program in Hartford
HAMDEN, CT — July 25, 2025 — Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) is pleased to announce a $3,500 grant award from the George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation in support of its Higher Order Thinking Schools initiative at RJ Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts in Hartford. This funding will enable the delivery of
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $1,750 Grant from Chelsea Groton Foundation to Support Arts Programming at Regional Multicultural Magnet School
HAMDEN, CT, July 10, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is pleased to announce it has received a $1,750 grant from the Chelsea Groton Foundation in support of its continued partnership with the Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS) in New London. This funding will help expand access to AFLCT’s Higher Order Thinking Schools program,
American Savings Foundation Awards Grant to Continue Arts Integration at F.J. Kingsbury School in Waterbury
HAMDEN, CT, July 3, 2025 — Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) is proud to announce a grant award from the American Savings Foundation to support its Higher Order Thinking Schools program at F.J. Kingsbury School in Waterbury during the 2025–26 academic year. This generous funding will help bring high-impact arts integration to students and educators
Hamden Rotary Foundation Supports Arts Learning at Church Street Elementary with $1,500 Grant
HAMDEN, CT, July 3, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT is honored to announce a $1,500 grant award from the Hamden Rotary Foundation in support of its Higher Order Thinking Schools program at Church Street Elementary School for the 2025–26 school year. This funding will help bring a transformative, whole-school approach to teaching and learning