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🚀 September Highlights from the Asset Package   Back-to-School Launch Event: Career-Connected Learning Beyond the ClassroomJoin STEM Next on Wednesday, September 10 at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT for a national back-to-school launch event spotlighting Career-Connected Learning: A Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers. Register here.     Get Ready for World Space Week (October 6–10)As an official partner of World Space Week Association, STEM Next is excited to share a new World Space Week toolkit, a…

NJSACC Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. You can too. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and to honor five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their Independence days in September. Top National Hispanic Heritage Month Resources: 4 Crafts for National Hispanic Heritage Month 10 Inspiring Latinas Who’ve Made History A Month of Ideas for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for…

We’ve got something to celebrate! Join us for Lights On Afterschool 2025 By Charlotte Steinecke Posted: Aug 14, 2025 Federal afterschool and summer funding for this year was restored, thanks to 100,000 people who raised their voices. Let’s celebrate! Lights On Afterschool, the annual rally for afterschool programs, is back for its 26th year! Every year on the third Thursday in October, more than 8,000 afterschool programs nationwide host celebrations and open their doors to their communities to…

Building Better Communities: Youth Civic Engagement in Afterschool Programs Wednesday, August 27, at 2 p.m. ET Young people have always been at the forefront of driving change in our country and around the world. Afterschool programs provide a powerful space for youth to lead with their interests and connect their talents and skills to the change they want to see. But are we doing enough to truly support youth-led civic engagement? Join us for a…

✨ Spark Curiosity, Joy, and a Love of Learning What if every educator had free, instant access to 1,800+ high-quality, K-12 activities, plusthe tools to plan and collaborate with their team in real time…for free? That’s exactly what the new Mizzen Education platform delivers. Designed with feedback from educators nationwide, Mizzen makes it easier than ever tobrowse, save, schedule, print, and run programs, whether you’re leading an afterschool club,summer camp, or anything in between. Explore…

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…

NJSACC’s 25-26 Professional Development Opportunities Below is the list of the professional development workshops being offered by NJSACC this year. Register soon – space is limited! Targeted Technical Assistance (TTA) Boost Your Afterschool Site with Coaching from NJSACC!Apply now to take your licensed program to the next level with grant-funded (and free to you!) technical assistance from NJSACC. Through the Targeted Technical Assistance (TTA) you’ll receive:✔️ Hands-on coaching✔️ Customized resources✔️ Professional developmentAll tailored to your…

Money Moves is happening this Saturday, August 16th, 1–3 PM at The College of New Jersey! Hosted by Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy, this FREE event is designed to empower students—especially those from underrepresented and underserved communities—with essential skills in money management, budgeting, investing, credit, and more. Through interactive workshops led by elected officials, financial professionals, and educators, students will gain the tools and confidence to take charge of their financial futures. The College of New JerseySaturday, August 16th |  1–3 PMFree &…

Check out the lessons here We’ve arrived at the final stretch of Building a NewsHour, and this week, the newsroom magic is in full swing! Students are stepping behind the camera and into the spotlight, building interview sets, refining sound and lighting, practicing their interviews, and recording their final projects. It’s a week of creative momentum, real-world collaboration, and storytelling that reflects the world through their eyes. Check out the lessons here Get ready for your…