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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28 March 2025
Youth Voice Week 2025
28 March 2025
Youth Voice Week 2025
28 March 2025
Youth Voice Week 2025
28 March 2025
Youth Voice Week 2025
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- Youth Voice Week 2025Youth Voice Week (March 24-28, 2025) Youth Voice Week is a dedicated period where young people are encouraged to actively share their opinions, experiences, and ideas on issues that matter to them, often focusing on the importance of afterschool programs We’re lifting up youth perspectives. Join us in elevating youth voices and the role of afterschool and summer programs in providing youth with opportunities to lead and grow. With federal budget cuts looming, it’s particularly…
- Afterschool Benefits For Life🚸 Report: Afterschool benefits kids for life Report: The findings are clear: kids who participate in afterschool are stronger learners, earners, and leaders. By Maria RizoPosted: Mar 11, 2025 “Organized Afterschool Activities as a Developmental Context for Children and Adolescents,” a longitudinal study led by Dr. Deborah Vandell of the University of California, Irvine, finds that participating in afterschool programs benefits kids for life. This study follows a large sample of young people over 26 years to understand…
- NJSACC Represents NJ at NAA25: Photo Essay🌩️ NJSACC Represents New Jersey With FORCE at NAA25 (a photo essay) NJSACC has proudly been the state’s national affiliate to the National AfterSchool Association (NAA), The National AfterSchool Association’s 2025 Convention (NAA25) brought together afterschool professionals from across the country to explore new ideas, build connections, and inspire innovation in the field. With the theme “People. Potential. Possibilities.,” the event underscored the transformative impact of afterschool programs and the dedicated individuals who make them possible.…