🏛️ Senate Afterschool Caucus Briefing on 21st CCLC 🏛️ Watch the Briefing here if you missed it Across the nation, local afterschool and summer programs play a vital role in supporting our communities, the economy, and a strong workforce by keeping kids safe, inspiring learning, and helping working parents provide for their families. Federal 21st…
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click here to visit the NSLA website for even more family and program resources NATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING WEEK: July 14-18, 2025 NSLA’s National Summer Learning Week is a nationwide celebration that elevates the importance of summer learning in keeping kids engaged, safe, and healthy during the summer months. Held annually in July, this week shines…
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NAA Summer Spotlight: Check Out All the Great Stuff Fresh Out from NAA NAA26: Dream. Dare. Do. Mark your calendars for NAA26! The National AfterSchool Association’s 2026 Convention will take place March 11 to 14, 2026, in the Washington, D.C. area at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. This year’s theme, Dream. Dare. Do., invites…
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The NJ Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, is pleased to announce a CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Youth Achievement Award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of a young person or group of young people and will be presented on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at our Diamond Jubilee Celebration. We are asking any and all to submit their…
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NJSACC Celebrates French-American Heritage Month. You can too. French-American Heritage Month takes place in July and is a month to celebrate the contributions French-Americans have made to American history, society and culture. SOME French-American Heritage Month Resources Bastille Day Activities for Kids France Lesson for Kids: History & Facts France Lesson Plan for Elementary School…
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A Statement From our CEO Ebony D. Grace 🏫 New Jersey’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Face Uncertainty as Federal Funds Withheld, Impacting Thousands of Working Families The Federal Administration’s decision to freeze $142.8 million in K–12 education funding is a betrayal to New Jersey’s students, families, and our economy. These dollars were approved by…
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🚨 Funding Withholding Threatens 10,000 Afterschool and Summer Programs Nationwide Take Action Now! Breaking News: States will not receive their allotted funding for local afterschool and summer programs as expected on July 1. The move could immediately impact summer and afterschool programs funded by a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for the 2025-2026 school…
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🚨 Advocacy Alert: NJ’s Afterschool & Summer Programs at Risk Due to Federal Delay Advocacy Toolkit We want to share an urgent update that directly impacts thousands of NJ students, families, and the dedicated staff who run our afterschool and summer learning programs. The federal government is currently withholding funding for the Nita M. Lowey…
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5 Strategies for Sustaining Summer Learning Programs Strategies for Sustainability OST professionals understand that summer learning programs face various hurdles. From funding fluctuations to staffing issues and beyond, these challenges underscore the importance of long-term planning and sustainability. Podcast guests covered helpful strategies, starting with creating a sense of ownership among stakeholders. Actively engage stakeholders so that they’re…
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PASE’s annual conference, Activating the Power of Afterschool PASE’s annual conference will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Baruch College, Vertical Campus. This signature citywide event celebrates the impact of the field on youth and families and promotes innovation and research to sustain this work. Join Executive Directors and supervisors from youth-serving community-based…
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