Register for #SELday 2025 and the Summit! We define social and emotional learning (SEL) as an integral part of education and human development. What Is SEL Day? SEL Day is a global, grassroots campaign for social-emotional learning to support children’s academic recovery, mental health, and well-being. Since its inception in 2020, #SELday has reached over…
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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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Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers-Cohort 17, 18, 19, 20-Continuation Purpose: It is the intent of the 21st CCLC Program to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that: increase academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students, particularly students who attend low-performing schools, to meet…
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🚀 The Flight Crew aims to uplift young voices in STEM from across the nation The STEM Next Opportunity Fund has just launched the application process for its fourth Flight Crew cohort. The Flight Crew aims to uplift young voices in STEM from across the nation to inspire their peers and demonstrate that STEM is…
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NJSACC Celebrates Black History Month. You can too. National African American History Month (also known as Black History Month) in February celebrates the contributions African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation’s history. Black History Month Resources: 20 Pertinent Classroom Resources For…
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Afterschool Advocacy in Action* Last Week, NJSACC CEO Ebony D. Grace had the honor of meeting with New Jersey State Senator Angela V. McKnight to discuss the critical challenges facing school-age childcare in New Jersey. Did you know, that low-income families access OST (Out-of-School Time) programs at just 38%—less than half the rate of their upper-middle-income…
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The New Jersey Departments of Education and Human Services Share Resources on Immigrant Students and Families 1. Office of New Americans: Community Support ResourcesNJDHS’ Office of New Americans has developed Know-Your-Rights materials for immigrants and refugees and organizations/businesses who serve them. Resources are available in English and Spanish. Other languages will be available soon. https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njnewamericans/newcomers/rights/ 2. School-Related State and Federal Requirements Pertaining to Immigrant Students and…
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Apply here Afterschool Alliance grants for middle school ost programs Grant categories: $100,000 Level – Fifteen (15) 2-year, $100,000 grants ($50,000 per year) to support programs implementing strategies to improve young people’s educational attainment by reducing school absences and chronic absenteeism $20,000 Level – Fifteen (15) 1-year, $20,000 general operating grants to support programs that…
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check out this highlight from mizzen education! Crayola Creativity Week is back, bigger than ever, and Mizzen Education is proud to partner. Celebrate students’ “Imagination in Action” January 27th-February 2nd, 2025! Join educators across the country and around the world to celebrate the creativity of every young person! This year’s celebration features artists, actors, authors,…
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