🥦 National Nutrition Month: Discover the Power of Nutrition 💪 National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is “Discover the Power of Nutrition.” Nutrition has the power to help individuals and communities thrive. Discover how food and beverage choices…

📚 March is National Reading Month: Where will Reading Across America Take You What is Read Across America? Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA) and guided by a committee of educators, NEA’s Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone. The titles and resources featured by NEA’s Read Across America…

🎨 The World Needs Art: Celebrate Youth Art Month 2026! What is Youth Art Month? Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts! The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers the program at the national level. The program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts…

👩‍🏫 Celebrate Afterschool Professionals April 20–24 NJSACC is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (APAW), April 20–24, to recognize, appreciate, and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school time. We’re joining this national effort led by the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) because research shows that afterschool professionals make a profound difference in the lives of young people. From supporting academic growth to fostering social and emotional development, these professionals are essential to helping…

⚾ STEM skills, major league energy Baseball season is almost here, and STEM is stepping up to the plate. As we head toward MLB Opening Day on March 26, we’re featuring the MLB Players STEM League collection on Mizzen. Designed for grades 3–8, these activities use real baseball stats, strategy, and scenarios to bring math, science, and critical thinking to life.  What makes this collection a hit: Hooks learners with sports-based challenges that spark instant engagement…

Annual Conference 👓 2026 Brochure is Now Available to View and Download HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The 2026 Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) will here before you know it! NJSACC is already planning and preparing to bring afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professionals the best conference yet. Brought to you by NJSACC, New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) celebrates long-term success in the evolving landscape of Afterschool, OST, S.T.E.A.M. and…

🚶‍♀️ March Your Way Through These Highlights From NAA New Issue: Journal of Youth Development Taking Our Profession Higher OST Guide to Maximizing Mentorship We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of the Journal of Youth Development, highlighting research and practice innovations that deepen our understanding of youth development across diverse settings, systems, and experiences. Together, these articles illuminate how intentional programs, relationships, and learning environments can strengthen youth outcomes and…

👑 Empowering Leaders. Strengthening Programs. Transforming Youth Outcomes. 21st CCLC Site Coordinator Summit | April 16 Join fellow 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Site Coordinators and youth development supervisors for a dynamic day of professional learning, collaboration, and inspiration. This summit is designed to equip program leaders with innovative tools, leadership strategies, and practical resources to strengthen high-quality out-of-school-time programs. Participants will engage in interactive workshops focused on leadership development, supervising staff effectively, social-emotional…

🏫 It’s not too late to participate in the Afterschool for All Challenge from home! This week, afterschool advocates are headed to Capitol Hill to meet with their members of Congress. Help us lay the groundwork for their conversation by contacting your elected officials and urging them to support afterschool and summer programming, including those funded through 21st CCLC.    Join us on Friday, March 13, for Policy Pulse! Our Senior VP of Policy, Erik Peterson, will…