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Join us on February 14 for We Love Afterschool! This Valentine’s Day, share some of the reasons afterschool is close to your heart with your friends, family, and community. There are millions of reasons to love afterschool. Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire learning, and help working families. Tell the world why you, your students,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gina Warner gwarner@naaweb.org 504-460-5107 The National Afterschool Association (NAA) Honors Teresa C. Kersey Among its 2023 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders WASHINGTON, D.C., February 2, 2023 – The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals and leaders, has selected Teresa…

NJSACC launches its winter Professional Development Series for #AfterschoolNJ NJSACC: The Statewide Network for New Jersey’s Afterschool Communities has been very busy preparing a full menu of professional development opportunities for the winter. We encourage you to take a look at each of the following offerings and then register to join us using the links…

Check out the February Moonshot Minute and more! Networks — Here is your February Moonshot Minute: Exploring Engineering as a Career with Jobs for the Future March 13th 2:00-3:15 pm EST / 11:00-12:15 pm PST Join Jobs for the Future (JFF) as they unpack Possible Futures, a no cost career exploration curriculum for learners in…

NJSACC Celebrates Black History Month. You can too. National African American History Month (also known as Black History Month) in February celebrates the contributions African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation’s history. Black History Month Resources: 20 Pertinent Classroom Resources For…

Webinar: Getting Groups Engaged Through Play – join us this Wed Feb 1 Get Back to Fun on the Playground Disagreements can sometimes happen on the playground, but with a proactive plan, you can help students find solutions and get back to having fun. In this webinar, we will explore… Using play-based practices to create…

Now Open: Aim High Grants for Middle School OST – apply by Wed Feb 1 The New York Life Foundation is seeking applications from afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving underserved middle-school youth. In total, $1.8 million in grants will be awarded to programs all across the country. This is the seventh year of…

Greetings, We are looking for a diverse group of OST professionals to lead the way in vetting online resources like The Achievery. Awarded applicants will receive a $3,000 stipend to acknowledge time spent and offset travel costs. The cohort will learn from and share with peers about strategies for finding, adapting, and implementing free online…

NJSACC Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. You can too. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, marking the birthday of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. CHECK OUT SOME OF THESE MARTIN LUTHER KING,…

January Moonshot Minute Networks — Here is your Moonshot Minute, everything you need to know happening in January:  ENGAGING GIRLS IN HANDS ON ENGINEERING with Scientific Adventures for Girls February 21st 9:00-10:15 am PST / 12:00-1:15 pm EST Join Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) in a three part curriculum training series focused on their no…