$550 Community Scholarship – Spring 2026 Trauma Healing & Resilience Cohort (Montclair) | Apply Now! Click here to learn more Great news! The Office of Resilience is excited to offer three $550 Community Scholarships for the spring cohort of the Montclair University certificate course: From Trauma to Healing: Healing-Centered Approaches to Trauma in Families and Communities. This is…
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The demand for afterschool programs has morphed into a crisis in our state. Listen here More than 150,000 children are enrolled in afterschool programs at daycares, community centers, churches, and schools and universities. Yet, more than 740,000 — or 4 in 5 kids — are waiting for a spot, according to a recent New Jersey…
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New Jersey has a powerful opportunity to invest in our children, our working families, and the professionals who support them. Click here to learn more S3457/A2414 would establish the first-ever New Jersey Out-of-School Time (OST) Advisory Commission—bringing together agencies like the Department of Education, the Office of Licensing, the Department of Human Services, and community-based…
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The Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) Workout is an eight-week curated asynchronous and synchronous experience that focuses on developing the capacity of educators and administrators The Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) Workout is an eight-week curated asynchronous and synchronous experience that focuses on developing the capacity of educators and administrators to think about how culturally relevant…
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NJSACC Applauds the Reopening of New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program, Underscores Urgent Need to Sustain Support for Working Families Westfield, NJ — NJSACC, New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network, applauds the State’s decision to reopen the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) after months of an application freeze that left thousands of…
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🤩 NJSACC is Honored To Share This News! NJSACC is honored to share that Ebony D. Grace, our Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Transition Action Team. Ebony will participate as a member of the New Jersey’s Kids Mental Health and Online Safety policy team. This is a critical opportunity to…
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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 NJSACC staff has taken full advantage…
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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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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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Dec. 2 –JFF: From Guide to Practice: Get Better Results for Jobseekers with AI: A Virtual Workshop Session Dec. 3 – NGCP – PowerUp! Exploring Fluid Power: A Town Hall with Women in STEM Dec. 18: NGCP: The Power of Stories See their events calendar here 🚀 STEM Next Flight Crew Members Featured on CBS’s Mission: Unstoppable…
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