How to Fund Sustainable Afterschool Programs in Your City Finding the funding for engaging afterschool youth programs is a challenge in every community. This webinar, hosted by NLC with EdCounsel, explores ways cities can sustainably fund afterschool programs in their communities. Panelists will demystify the range of federal funds cities can use to support afterschool…
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Check out this October Moonshot Minute and more! Lights on Afterschool & #GirlsLeadSTEM Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across…
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REGISTER NOW: 10th Annual Panasonic Student Eco Citizenship Program A free STEM Program to educate and empower students to be Eco Citizens. Panasonic Foundation and the Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning (FILL) have collaborated for ten years in New Jersey and five years in Colorado to provide the Student Eco Citizenship Program at…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Releases Youth Right Now Report Boys & Girls Clubs of America, one of the nation’s largest youth-serving organizations, has recently released their Youth Right Now report – a survey of more than 130,000 kids and teens, which highlights their feelings about their mental health and well-being, academics, future educational and career…
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Top 25 Staffing Solutions Gathered through Collaboration Highlighted here is a curated collection of great ideas about how to recruit and retain staff — a direct result of the last two years of conferences and various collaborative brainstorming sessions focused on addressing the summer camp staffing crisis. Just like crowdsourcing helps solve medical mysteries (Forbes,…
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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…
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Help Kickstart the #NJVotes4Kids Campaign + video contest – apply by Mon Sep 25 Did you know that all 120 seats of New Jersey’s legislature are on the ballot this November? Today’s candidates could be our next champions for children. To kickstart ACNJ’s #NJVotes4Kids campaign, we’re inviting students (3rd to 12th grade) to enter in…
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Unleash Your Leadership – BE a NAA24 Presenter! APPLY BY MON OCT 23! It’s time to unleash your leadership and find your all as a presenter at NAA24, March 17-20, in Dallas, TX. NAA24 is a community that encourages OST professionals to BE BOLD in their learning and professional journeys. Convention presenters are everyday yet…
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WEBINAR: Engage Every Student – Parent and Family Engagement – join us on Thu Sep 28 Topic: Engage Every Student Presents: Parent and Family Engagement Webinar Description: Description: Parent and family engagement is a critical component of high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs. As a result, this webinar highlights the U.S. Department of Education’s priorities pertaining…
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Apply now for NJSACC’s 2023-2024 Targeted Technical Assistance Program – due Friday September 29 Targeted Technical Assistance Program For Licensed and Subsidized Programs In NJ Coaching calls with your NJSACC Quality Coach NJ Quality Standards for Afterschool Training Guided Site Assessment & Quality Improvement Plan Participation in the Targeted Technical Assistance Peer Group FREE One…
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