Summer EBT applications are Open!

☀️ Summer EBT applications are Open! The Summer EBT Program provides eligible NJ families with $120 per child to help pay for groceries during the summer. ✅ Some families participating in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF are automatically enrolled in Summer EBT. ✏️ Other families need to submit a School Meals and Summer-EBT application…

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Join Our Team as a Program Quality Specialist

💼 NJSACC Seeks Program Quality Specialist, Afterschool & OST Click here and apply by Mon Apr 20 2026 NJSACC’s Quality Coaching Team is looking for a seasoned, experienced OST professional to join its team full time. The OST Program Quality Specialist (QS) will play a key role in the development and delivery of technical assistance,…

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National Nutrition Month: March 2026

🥦 National Nutrition Month: Discover the Power of Nutrition 💪 National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is “Discover…

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March Your Way To Read Across America

📚 March is National Reading Month: Where will Reading Across America Take You What is Read Across America? Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA) and guided by a committee of educators, NEA’s Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events,…

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YAM: March is Youth Art Month 2026

🎨 The World Needs Art: Celebrate Youth Art Month 2026! What is Youth Art Month? Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts! The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. The Council for Art Education…

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Join the National Effort to Show Appreciation for Afterschool Professionals

👩‍🏫 Celebrate Afterschool Professionals April 20–24 NJSACC is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (APAW), April 20–24, to recognize, appreciate, and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school time. We’re joining this national effort led by the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) because research shows that afterschool professionals make a profound difference in the…

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Mizzen: March’s Big League Highlight

⚾ STEM skills, major league energy Baseball season is almost here, and STEM is stepping up to the plate. As we head toward MLB Opening Day on March 26, we’re featuring the MLB Players STEM League collection on Mizzen. Designed for grades 3–8, these activities use real baseball stats, strategy, and scenarios to bring math,…

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Registration is OPEN: NJSACC 2026 Conference

Annual Conference 👓 2026 Brochure is Now Available to View and Download HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The 2026 Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) will here before you know it! NJSACC is already planning and preparing to bring afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professionals the best conference yet. Brought to you by NJSACC, New Jersey’s…

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March Yourself Through This NAA News

🚶‍♀️ March Your Way Through These Highlights From NAA New Issue: Journal of Youth Development Taking Our Profession Higher OST Guide to Maximizing Mentorship We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of the Journal of Youth Development, highlighting research and practice innovations that deepen our understanding of youth development across diverse…

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21st CCLC Site Coordinator Summit

👑 Empowering Leaders. Strengthening Programs. Transforming Youth Outcomes. 21st CCLC Site Coordinator Summit | April 16 Join fellow 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Site Coordinators and youth development supervisors for a dynamic day of professional learning, collaboration, and inspiration. This summit is designed to equip program leaders with innovative tools, leadership strategies, and practical…

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