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🚀 September Highlights from the Asset Package   Back-to-School Launch Event: Career-Connected Learning Beyond the ClassroomJoin STEM Next on Wednesday, September 10 at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT for a national back-to-school launch event spotlighting Career-Connected Learning: A Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers. Register here.     Get Ready for World Space Week (October 6–10)As an…

NJSACC Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. You can too. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and to honor five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their Independence days in September. Top National Hispanic Heritage Month Resources: 4 Crafts for National Hispanic Heritage…

Lights On Afterschool 101 Thursday, September 4, at 2 p.m. ET Lights On Afterschool is back for its 26th year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 23, 2025, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities.…

✨ 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…

Money Moves is happening this Saturday, August 16th, 1–3 PM at The College of New Jersey! Hosted by Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy, this FREE event is designed to empower students—especially those from underrepresented and underserved communities—with essential skills in money management, budgeting, investing, credit, and more. Through interactive workshops led by elected officials, financial professionals, and educators, students will gain the…

Check out the lessons here We’ve arrived at the final stretch of Building a NewsHour, and this week, the newsroom magic is in full swing! Students are stepping behind the camera and into the spotlight, building interview sets, refining sound and lighting, practicing their interviews, and recording their final projects. It’s a week of creative momentum,…

🚀🚀 Here’s what’s coming up in August:  Getting to Know YES — Dive into the Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) curriculum with this virtual training for educators. Learn how to bring high-quality engineering experiences to your programs.     Genomics Learning Journeys — Career-connected lessons and hands-on activities designed to help youth of all ages explore DNA science and genomics. …

Putting Youth Voice Into Practice with Afterschool Alliance & ND Afterschool Network August 14, 202511am-12noon ET Amplifying Youth Voice training series for out-of-school time educators and program partners. This series is designed to equip out-of-school time educators and program partners with foundational knowledge and practical tools to engage young people effectively with youth voice initiatives. For…

Boost Your Afterschool Site with Coaching from NJSACC! Through the Targeted Technical Assistance (TTA) program you’ll receive:✔️ Hands-on coaching✔️ Customized resources✔️ Professional developmentAll tailored to your site’s unique goals and needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow with expert guidance from NJSACC! Only 5 slots are available this year. Apply here! For more information, please contact…

Join Advocates for Children of New Jersey’s Town Hall – Wed July 30 – 6pm – East Orange (In-Person) Thousands of NJ Families To Lose Access To Child Care Assistance Due To Budget Shortfall Speak up now. You may have heard about the recent changes to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which is…