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Take me to the Court Tip-off time is here! The NBA Math Hoops collection on Mizzen is ready for you and your students to jump in. Week 1 kicks off with lessons that blend teamwork, sportsmanship, and core math skills—setting your learners up for a season of growth and fun both on and off the court. Through Mizzen’s partnership with Learn Fresh – a nonprofit dedicated to empowering students with essential STEM skills through the excitement of sports…

NJSACC is excited to announce that Marquise Guzmán has been selected as a national White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy Fellow! NJSACC is excited to announce that Marquise Guzmán has been selected as a national White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy Fellow! The WRP Policy Fellowship is run by the @rileyinstitute at Furman University, in partnership with the Mott Foundation, and equips participants with a real-world understanding of the art, science, possibilities, and realities of policy-making around afterschool and expanded learning.…

We’ve got something to celebrate! Join us for Lights On Afterschool 2025 This year, New Jersey turned the spotlight on afterschool like never before. Governor Phil Murphy officially proclaimed October 23 as “Lights On Afterschool Day” for the state, shining a public endorsement on our work and recognizing the vital role afterschool programs play in nurturing youth, supporting families, and strengthening communities. Such a proclamation is more than symbolic. It elevates our collective voice, gives…

NJSACC Conference 2026 Request for Proposals – Due Friday, October 24, 2025. NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network is excited to announce the Request for Proposals (RFP) for our 2026 Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Annual Conference.  The conference will be held Friday and Saturday, April 17th and 18th, 2026 at the Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal.  Over the 2 days, approximately 300 afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professionals gather…

NJSACC Celebrates Filipino American History Month. You can too. Filipino American History Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Filipinos have made to American society and culture. Check out some of these Filipino American History Month Resources: 9 Ways To Celebrate Filipino American History Month 10+ Picture Book Recommendations to Celebrate Filipino American History Month Filipino American National Historical Society’s Filipino Educational Resources and Activities Fil-Am Learners: A Taglish Discovery Of Our Cultural Roots Why Filipino…

NJSACC Celebrates German American Heritage Month. You can too. German American Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions German Americans have made to American society and culture. 12 German Women Who Influenced the World 15 Christmas Traditions Only Germans Will Understand Germany: Interesting Facts for Kids National German American Day Visit a Real German Fairy Tale Castle What is German-American Day? A Celebration of German Contributions to America NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of…

NJSACC Celebrates Italian American Heritage Month. You can too. Italian American Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Italian Americans have made to American society and culture. 5 Picture Books to Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month Dive into Diversity: Italian American Heritage Month! Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Resources (K-12) New York Public Library’s Italian American Heritage Month Resources NJ Italian Heritage Commission’s Italian Heritage Curriculum (K-5) Peanut Butter Fish Lessons: Learn About Italy…

See How They Celebrated this Past Weekend! The Youth Power Summit is an annual event hosted by the Institute where young people from all across New Jersey come together to imagine and build the world they deserve. Whether it’s mental health, immigration, housing or lowering the voting age, young people like you will spend the day learning the skills necessary to advocate and organize for issues that matter most to you – and win. Overview   Date: Saturday,…

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