NJSACC Celebrates Black History Month. You can too. National African American History Month (also known as Black History Month) in February celebrates the contributions African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation’s history. Black History Month Resources: 20 Pertinent Classroom Resources For Black History Month A-Z List of Black Inventors: Share an Inventor a Day in your Afterschool Program Black History 2021–Unsung…

🚀 February Updates to the STEM Next Asset Package 🚀  NEW STEM Learning Journeys from Verizon + STEM Next Afterschool educators can now access new, free STEM Learning Journeys designed specifically for out-of-school-time settings—plus an opportunity to earn a stipend of up to $1,500. Help us spread the word about this opportunity to afterschool programs! Communications resources are compiled at the top of the Asset Package. Program educators can learn more and get started here.  Transform Your Future: Celebrate Engineers Week 2026Celebrate Engineers Week…

Recognition Matters! Nominate an OST Leader Today. For the 2026 Diane Genco Excellence in OST Award Diane Genco, founding Executive Director of NJSACC, along with a small coalition of like-minded professionals and stakeholders, helped establish what is now known as NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network. You can learn more about NJSACC’s origins by listening to the Founder’s Story, shared by Diane Genco, founding Executive Director of NJSACC. The Diane Genco Excellence…

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 Expanded Learning. This in-person conference happens in Princeton, NJ and features over…

Visit the NJEDA for additional information. New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Grant Opportunities PLEASE NOTE: The information below has been obtained directly from the NJEDA website. These grants are NOT provided by NJSACC and we are unable to provide further detail or information.  SMALL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GRANT The Small Business Improvement Grant offers reimbursement for costs associated with making building improvements or purchasing new furniture, fixtures and equipment. AMOUNT: 50% of eligible total project…

Over the years, NJSACC’s opportunity for networking & dynamic conversation for leaders in the field of afterschool & OST, Afterschool Conversations, has changed according to the times. New for 2025-26, NJSACC is proud to present monthly conversation topics guided by NJSACC staff & guest speakers. Every third Thursday of the month join us for a conversation that will revolve around a range of topics starting with September’s Reflections, Connections, and Steps in the Right Direction…

Webinar: The Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Big Ideas Win Big Click here to register The Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Big Ideas Win Big 50 State Afterschool Network Webinar Tuesday, January 27, 2pm ET Your students have big, bold ideas — let’s give them a million-dollar stage.  The Mott Million Dollar Challenge is a national pitch competition for K–12 students, where kids and teens dream up solutions, tackle real-world problems, and win prizes from…

👩🏼‍⚕️ Join the Collaborative for Advancing Healthy Experiences in OST Register Here Youth with chronic health conditions participate in out-of-school time (OST) programs every day, and with the right support, these environments can play a powerful role in their overall well-being. This training equips OST professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to create safe and supportive experiences for all youth. Join the Collaborative for Advancing Healthy Experiences in OST (CAHE-OST) on Jan. 29 at…

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing Phone-Free Schools in New Jersey Policy Will Become Effective Beginning in the 2026-2027 School Year RAMSEY – Governor Phil Murphy today visited Ramsey High School in Bergen County to sign bipartisan legislation requiring all school districts in New Jersey to adopt policies restricting the use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices in K-12 schools. Governor Murphy first announced his intention to pursue phone-free schools in New Jersey during his 2025 State of the…