NJSACC Represents New Jersey Strong at the 2023 NAA Convention (a photo essay) NJSACC has proudly been the state’s national affiliate to the National AfterSchool Association (NAA), Each year, afterschool and out-of-school-time (OST) professionals convene at the NAA Convention to participate in fantastic training opportunities, share best practices, and network with out-of-school-time professionals. Check out these…
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Get to know BookSmiles and learn about irrigating book deserts! BookSmiles, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 82-3233733) , promotes literacy and the joy of reading by giving books to children throughout New Jersey and Philadelphia. We provide students and younger siblings with high-quality new or gently used books, laying the groundwork for academic success. We provide…
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NJSACC Celebrates Irish-American Heritage Month. You can too. Irish-American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate the contributions which Irish-Americans have made to the United States. SOME Irish-American Heritage Month Resources Library of Congress: Irish-American Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide The National Archives’ Irish-American Heritage The Smithsonian Institute’s Irish-American History and Heritage…
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NJSACC Celebrates Greek-American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Greek people during Greek-American Heritage Month in March. SOME Greek-American Heritage Month Resources: Ancient Greek Toys: All You Need To Know Kids Cooking Activities: Study Greek Cooking Lesson Plan: It Came From Greek Mythology (6th-12th grades) Teacher Planet’s Mythology:…
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Do You Work or Volunteer with Youth? Take the Power of Us Workforce Survey Today! Young people play, learn, and grow across the many settings and systems that you help lead. Policymakers and practice leaders suggest youth-serving staff and volunteers—like you—play an integral role in supporting youth to thrive. Yet, we have little collective information…
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Afterschool Struggles in NJ: 3 Kids Waiting for Every 1 Enrolled Written by Dino Flammia Many afterschool programs in New Jersey, like those across much of the nation according to a new survey, are still struggling to bounce back to pre-pandemic operation levels. The demand is there — families and kids want in — but…
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Our NJSACC Board is looking for board members – learn more below! The NJSACC Board of Directors is comprised of diverse leaders from the nonprofit, for-profit, and public sectors who are dedicated to the organization’s mission. Serving on the NJSACC Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about access…
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The free training series that every afterschool professional needs JEDI TRAINING SERIES All too often, youth are confronted with systemic inequities, inherent biases, historical traumas, and social constructs that erase or diminish their identity. As a youth professional, you have the power to make your afterschool program a space for children and teens to live…
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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead 2023: Sat March 25 as well as multiple dates in march! Join us in person on Saturday, March 25th as well as virtually throughout March! Just in time for STEM month in March, NJSACC’s Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead conference is back with both in-person and virtual options to explore ways to make STEAM…
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Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947-2023) Judith “Judy” Heumann — widely regarded as “the mother” of the disability rights movement— passed away in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 2023. Excerpt below is from: https://judithheumann.com/the-world-mourns-the-passing-of-judy-heumann-disability-rights-activist/ Judith “Judy” Heumann—widely regarded as “the mother” of the disability rights movement—passed away in Washington, D.C. on the afternoon of March 4, 2023.…
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