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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🎆 Reflecting on Independence: Afterschool and the American Spirit As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we’re reminded that independence is not just a historical milestone—it’s a shared value we nurture every day. In afterschool programs across the country, young people are exploring their voices, building confidence, and learning how to contribute meaningfully to their…
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Camp Wisdom: Keep Fueling Joy…from the Inside! ⛺ From MIZZEN Education Dive into the activities now! And just like that, in the blink of an eye, we’ve reached our fifth and final week of Camp Mizzen: Fuel Your Joy From The Inside! From joy-centered programming to special events, we’ve shared quiet, everyday ways you and your young learners…
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✈️ Over 100 professionals filled the rooms, fostering meaningful connections 🥏 June 4, 2025, Monroe Township, New Jersey’s Afterschool community came together again at the NJ Principals and Supervisors Association for Soaring Beyond Expectations: A Statewide Afterschool Celebration. Organized by NJSACC in collaboration with the NJ Department of Education’s 21st CCLC Programs, this all-day conference…
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NJSACC Advocacy In Action: Time Sensitive Op-Ed New Jersey Must Protect Afterschool—Before It’s Too Late Click here to read the full Op-Ed New Jersey Must Protect Afterschool—Before It’s Too Late By Ebony D. Grace, Chief Executive Officer, NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network What if the hours after school were a crucial…
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On behalf of the NJ Department of Human Services and Grow NJ Kids, we would like to announce the Business Supports and Training Summer Series with EEBC. we invite you to explore the catalog The catalog features a wide range of topics—including Child Development, Diverse Learners, ERS, Developmental Screening, and Curriculum Implementation—with dates and times…
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S’more Summer Fun for Your Young Learners! ⛺ From MIZZEN Education Dive into the activities now! How does a gentle pause to reflect and connect change the learning process for children—and ourselves—and fuel joy from within? We open week three of Camp Mizzen by bringing you creative new K-2 activities that help you wrap…
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🗣️ YOU’RE INVITED TO NJ’S OST ADVOCACY POWER HOUR! Monday, June 23rd | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMNew Jersey State House Plaza | 145 W State St, Trenton, NJ Stand up for afterschool and summer programs that uplift NJ youth and working families! Join OST leaders, students, and families for a high-energy Advocacy Power Hour at the…
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NJSACC Celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month. You Can Too. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month celebrates the contributions Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month Resources 15 Books on LGBTQ History for Kids…
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