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Register for #SELday 2025 and the Summit! We define social and emotional learning (SEL) as an integral part of education and human development. What Is SEL Day? SEL Day is a global, grassroots campaign for social-emotional learning to support children’s academic recovery, mental health, and well-being. Since its inception in 2020, #SELday has reached over…

NJSACC Announces the Diane Genco Excellence in OST Award – nominate by Fri Feb 28 Nominations accepted through February 28, 2025 Diane Genco, founding Executive Director, along with a small coalition of like-minded professionals and stakeholders, created what is now known as NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Network.  You can listen to the…

Ask an Expert: Immigration Guidance for Child Care Providers Webinar

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…

 Afterschool Advocacy in Action*   Last Week, NJSACC CEO Ebony D. Grace had the honor of meeting with New Jersey State Senator Angela V. McKnight to discuss the critical challenges facing school-age childcare in New Jersey. Did you know, that low-income families access OST (Out-of-School Time) programs at just 38%—less than half the rate of their upper-middle-income…

Apply here Afterschool Alliance grants for middle school ost programs Grant categories: $100,000 Level – Fifteen (15) 2-year, $100,000 grants ($50,000 per year) to support programs implementing strategies to improve young people’s educational attainment by reducing school absences and chronic absenteeism $20,000 Level – Fifteen (15) 1-year, $20,000 general operating grants to support programs that…

Share Your Afterschool Story Every program has something to share and we want to hear your Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) stories! We want to hear how your Afterschool or Summer program is making a difference in the lives of students and their families. Submit an article, media clip, or your own story (brief narrative)…

check out this highlight from mizzen education! Crayola Creativity Week is back, bigger than ever, and Mizzen Education is proud to partner. Celebrate students’ “Imagination in Action” January 27th-February 2nd, 2025!  Join educators across the country and around the world to celebrate the creativity of every young person! This year’s celebration features artists, actors, authors,…

Did you know that January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month? Since trafficking and child exploitation can happen anywhere to anyone, it is important for education professionals to first understand the basics: knowing how to recognize the warning signs and understanding prevention and intervention strategies.  This webinar will share up-to-date information on: Warning signs of…

We Love Afterschool! This Valentine’s Day, show your love to OST! 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,…