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,…
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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…
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Join us for our monthly virtual networking sessions where we share updates from the field, resources, occasional guest speakers, and dynamic conversation with our school age community from throughout NJ. Register to join us on the following dates at 11am EST: Jan 16, 2025 11:00 AM Feb 20, 2025 11:00 AM Mar 20, 2025 11:00…
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NJSACC 2024 – 2025 Professional Development Below is the list of the professional development workshops being offered by NJSACC this year. Register soon – space is limited! Peer Group for OST Leaders: Every 3rd Thursday of the Month Back for another year, this popular, grant funded, cost free peer group for Out-of-School Time (OST) professionals…
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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…
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NJSACC 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,…
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💥 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…
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NJSACC 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…
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The 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…
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Applications 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…
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