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🚨 Advocacy Alert: NJ’s Afterschool & Summer Programs at Risk Due to Federal Delay Advocacy Toolkit We want to share an urgent update that directly impacts thousands of NJ students, families, and the dedicated staff who run our afterschool and summer learning programs. The federal government is currently withholding funding for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) — a critical program that keeps students safe, engaged, and supported outside regular…

🎆 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 communities. This holiday offers a chance to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the responsibilities we carry to ensure…

🚨 Funding Withholding Threatens 10,000 Afterschool and Summer Programs Nationwide Take Action Now! Breaking News: States will not receive their allotted funding for local afterschool and summer programs as expected on July 1. The move could immediately impact summer and afterschool programs funded by a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for the 2025-2026 school year. A critical funding delay from the federal government is putting more than 10,000 local afterschool and summer programs—and the…

🎆 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 communities. This holiday offers a chance to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the responsibilities we carry to ensure…

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 can reset, restore, and fuel joy…from the inside. This has included the release of two brand-new collections of K-2 and…

✈️ 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 brought together afterschool personnel, youth workers, and program directors dedicated to enhancing OST. 🙋‍♂️ A Day of Intention & Connection…

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 part of youth learning, skill building, confidence, and connections? That’s the reality for thousands of children across New Jersey who…

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 listed. It is updated in real-time, so we encourage programs and providers to bookmark it for ongoing use. Topics are available in…

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 up summertime lessons with ease, fun, and intention. Created by kid-grit, these flexible experiences invite your young learners to:  …