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Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) has been dedicated to transforming the educational landscape across Connecticut since 1979 by providing high-quality arts learning programs that empower young people to explore their creativity. Collaborating with artists, educators, and community leaders, AFLCT envisions a vibrant community where the arts play a pivotal role in shaping students' potential and enriching school culture. Through dynamic programs led by talented Teaching Artists, AFLCT fosters an environment where students can engage deeply with the arts, enhancing their learning experiences and inspiring personal growth. The organization emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that arts education is accessible to all students throughout the state. Generated from the website

The Architecture Resource Center (ARC) in New Haven, CT, specializes in creating hands-on K-12 classroom workshops and textbooks that teach design thinking and creative problem-solving. By utilizing building construction and design activities, ARC enables students to apply STEM subjects, social studies, and art in a practical context. Through collaborative programs developed with academic scholars and accredited design professionals, ARC reinforces the connection between education and real-world applications. Their initiatives have garnered recognition from various state, national, and international organizations, highlighting the importance of partnerships in realizing innovative educational visions. Generated from the website

The Long Island Library Resources Council (LILRC) is a regional multi-type library organization in Bellport, NY, serving academic, special, public, school libraries, and library systems in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Their mission is to enhance access to information, promote resource sharing, and advocate for library interests for all LILRC members. With a focus on fostering collaboration and supporting the diverse needs of libraries, LILRC offers a range of services including archival programs, continuing education opportunities, and events such as the Annual Conference on Libraries the Future. They strive to strengthen the library community and facilitate the sharing of knowledge and resources among libraries in the Long Island region.Generated from the website