NJSACC Celebrates Muslim-American Heritage Month. You can too. Muslim-American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Muslim Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. Muslim-American Heritage Month Resources Muslim American Heritage Month Book for Adult, Kids and Teens NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of this opportunity to curate and compile a list of top…
Read MoreNJSACC 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,…
Read More💥 January Moonshot: Igniting Innovation in Afterschool Education Get ready to inspire young minds this quarter as we celebrate Engineers Week, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, and Pi Day! The STEM Next Asset Package is packed with opportunities, resources, and tools designed to spark curiosity and build a love for STEM. Featured Opportunities STEM Learning Journeys Powered…
Read MoreNJSACC celebrates the holidays with Governor Murphy and First Lady Murphy! Ebony Grace, CEO (pictured with spouse) and Tyneisha Gibbs, Director of Policy and Youth Advocacy were to invited to celebrate the holidays at the Governor’s Mansion at Drumthwacket, to represent NJSACC and our work to advocate for and serve the out-of-school time professionals of New Jersey! Governor and First…
Read MoreThe Newark STEM Ecosystem is thrilled to host its 2nd annual Convening at NJIT on January 16th! This year’s theme, “STEM Connections: Building Bridges to Our Workforce,” highlights the importance of collaboration between education and industry in preparing students for successful futures in STEM. Serving Essex, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties, Newark STEM focuses on initiatives that enhance college…
Read MoreApplications are now live for the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) 2024-25 Recognition Program! This recognition program recognizes non-profit organizations, city municipalities or local government entities, and local educational agencies working together to engage students in high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs. The application closes on Jan. 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Interested applicants…
Read MoreNCASE Offerings: Panel on Combining Resources to Support Quality Out-of-School Time Programs NCASE hosted this webinar with panelists from New Jersey and Vermont to discuss how to enhance out-of-school (OST) programs by combining resources at the state level. This resource supports equity. Also, see the companion brief: Combining Resources to Support Quality Out-of-School Time Programs, which describes…
Read MoreFind out more here New Jersey Afterschool Program-Competitive Division: Educational Services Office: Student Support Services View Published NGO Document (Microsoft Word) Purpose: The New Jersey Afterschool Summer Program is open to eligible applicants willing to expand existing out-of-school time (OST) programs to offer high-quality, engaging activities to youth throughout New Jersey. It is expected that these programs…
Read MoreFind the Survey Here The American Institutes for Research (AIR), with support from the Wallace Foundation and in collaboration with the Afterschool Alliance and the National Afterschool Association, is conducting a national cost study on out-of-school time (OST) programs. This study aims to update the OST cost calculator, a critical tool that helps the field…
Read More“All I Want This Winter is Afterschool!” Letter-Writing Campaign Out-of-school time programs are vital to students, families, and communities across New Jersey. Join NJSACC in advocating for continued support and funding for these programs by engaging students and families in a letter-writing campaign to Governor Phil Murphy. Below are detailed instructions for three templates designed…
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