New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs.
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Afterschool Conversations: September 2025
Afterschool Conversations (Monthly Zoom) Join afterschool and OST professionals from across New Jersey for an hour of connection, ideas, and resource-sharing. Each month we tackle timely topics, swap strategies, and strengthen our statewide network — all in a supportive, interactive space. Stay connected. Stay inspired. Stay growing. ...
Afterschool Conversations: October Meeting
Afterschool Conversations (Monthly Zoom) Join afterschool and OST professionals from across New Jersey for an hour of connection, ideas, and resource-sharing. Each month we tackle timely topics, swap strategies, and strengthen our statewide network — all in a supportive, interactive space. Stay connected. Stay inspired. Stay growing. ...
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- 2025 Lights On Afterschool
We’ve got something to celebrate! Join us for Lights On Afterschool 2025 By Charlotte Steinecke Posted: Aug 14, 2025 Federal afterschool and summer funding for this year was restored, thanks to 100,000 people who raised their voices. Let’s celebrate! Lights On Afterschool, the annual rally for afterschool programs, is back for its 26th year! Every year on the third Thursday in October, more than 8,000 afterschool programs nationwide host celebrations and open their doors to their communities to… - Afterschool Alliance: Summer Spotlight
Building Better Communities: Youth Civic Engagement in Afterschool Programs Wednesday, August 27, at 2 p.m. ET Young people have always been at the forefront of driving change in our country and around the world. Afterschool programs provide a powerful space for youth to lead with their interests and connect their talents and skills to the change they want to see. But are we doing enough to truly support youth-led civic engagement? Join us for a… - MIZZEN: The Mizzen Memo
✨ Spark Curiosity, Joy, and a Love of Learning What if every educator had free, instant access to 1,800+ high-quality, K-12 activities, plusthe tools to plan and collaborate with their team in real time…for free? That’s exactly what the new Mizzen Education platform delivers. Designed with feedback from educators nationwide, Mizzen makes it easier than ever tobrowse, save, schedule, print, and run programs, whether you’re leading an afterschool club,summer camp, or anything in between. Explore…