NJSACC Celebrates Christmas. You can too. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration. SOME Christmas Resources: BBC’s Christmas Resources Teacher Planet’s Christmas Resources TeacherVision’s Christmas Resources The Teacher’s Corner: Christmas Activities and Lesson Plans NJSACC staff has taken full advantage…
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NJSACC Celebrates Kwanzaa. You can too. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day. SOME Kwanzaa Resources: A Guide to Teaching About Kwanzaa Teacher Planet’s Kwanzaa Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Kwanzaa Resources…
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NJSACC Celebrates Hanukkah. You can too. Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated in December with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. SOME Hanukkah Resources: 11 Hanukkah Classroom Games and Activities for Elementary Students Incredible Books About Hanukkah Teacher Planet’s Hanukkah Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Hanukkah Resources NJSACC…
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New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) 2025 celebrates long-term success in the ever-changing landscape of Afterschool, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning. The conference, taking place on Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, 2025, features dozens of workshops aimed at improving the quality of afterschool and out-of-school time programs. Showcase Alley takes…
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❄️ December Moonshot Sees The Freeze Of Deep Space Travel Please help us spread the word about our STEM Learning Journeys Powered by Verizon™ and STEM Next! These hands-on, themed lesson bundles make it easy for programs to engage students in critical STEM topics like climate action, coding, and AI. Help us engage more programs by sharing…
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❤️ Giving Tuesday Is A Great Way To Show Love To Non-Profits Join the Generosity Movement this and every Giving Tuesday! This Giving Tuesday, unleash the power of generosity and make a lasting impact on New Jersey’s youth and families. NJSACC, New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network, is at the forefront of fostering…
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🚨 Save The Date 12/11/24: Religious Expression Webinar On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Safe and Supportive Schools and Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) invites you to join our next webinar, Student Religious Expression in Public…
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Youth and Community Violence Prevention Action Teams Apply now for the Youth and Community Violence Prevention Action Teams (VPAT) program. Through this funding and technical assistance opportunity, NACCHO will provide up to $50,000 each for a maximum of 6 awardee teams. NACCHO, NLC, and other partners will provide technical assistance. This funding opportunity is open to jurisdictions…
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REMEMBERING OUR HEROES: HELP NJSACC PAY HOMAGE TO OUR BELOVED PROFESSIONALS IN AFTERSCHOOL! “A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” – Maya Angelou Every program has something to share and every program has someone dedicated to #AfterschoolNJ and the youth they serve!…
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📰 New Issue Alert! AfterSchool Today Fall 2024 Edition is Hot Off The Press! The fall 2024 edition of AfterSchool Today is out now! With this issue, the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) is celebrating and supporting neurodiversity in afterschool, from the young people we serve to easy workplace adjustments that benefit all employees. As NAA…
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