NJSACC Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Arab American people during Arab American Heritage Month in April. SOME ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES Good Reads: Arab American History Honoring 30 Influential Arab American Women National Arab American Heritage Month For Kids NJSACC staff has taken…
Read MoreCheck out this April Moonshot Minute and more! Networks — Here is your April Moonshot Minute: Applications open for NASA SPARX Educator Beta Testers! NASA SPARX (Sparking Participation and Real-world eXperiences in STEM), from NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement’s Next Gen STEM project, utilizes engineering design activities to connect students to STEM in a way only NASA…
Read MorePractitioners’ Lens: Schools and OST Providers on Middle and High School Social and Emotional Learning Programs – join this webinar on Thu Apr 6 – 3pm In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators around the country are seeing an increasing need to support youth and adolescents who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, fear,…
Read MoreThe National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is offering a Summer Planning Bootcamp – this Wed & Thu – Mar 29-30 Dear Summer Learning Community, We are very excited for the new, fun, and memorable educational experiences you will be providing young people in your programs this summer. As we all recruit, train and prepare, NSLA wants to…
Read MoreIt’s Youth Voice Week (March 23 to 31). Find out what you can do! The day is here: Join us for Youth Voice Week! Youth are at the center of quality afterschool and summer learning programs. Their voices need to be heard. Please partner with us to amplify youth voices on social media, under the hashtag #AfterschoolWorks,…
Read MoreRegister today for New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool – April 28-29, 2023 We look forward to seeing everyone April 28 & 29, 2023 for 2 days of training, networking and fun! The 2023 conference, Purposeful Pathways: Expanding Access, Increasing Opportunities, celebrates long-term success in the ever-changing landscape of Afterschool, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning. The conference,…
Read MoreNJSACC Represents New Jersey Strong at the 2023 NAA Convention (a photo essay) NJSACC has proudly been the state’s national affiliate to the National AfterSchool Association (NAA), Each year, afterschool and out-of-school-time (OST) professionals convene at the NAA Convention to participate in fantastic training opportunities, share best practices, and network with out-of-school-time professionals. Check out these…
Read MoreGet to know BookSmiles and learn about irrigating book deserts! BookSmiles, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 82-3233733) , promotes literacy and the joy of reading by giving books to children throughout New Jersey and Philadelphia. We provide students and younger siblings with high-quality new or gently used books, laying the groundwork for academic success. We provide…
Read MoreNJSACC Celebrates Irish-American Heritage Month. You can too. Irish-American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate the contributions which Irish-Americans have made to the United States. SOME Irish-American Heritage Month Resources Library of Congress: Irish-American Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide The National Archives’ Irish-American Heritage The Smithsonian Institute’s Irish-American History and Heritage…
Read MoreNJSACC Celebrates Greek-American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Greek people during Greek-American Heritage Month in March. SOME Greek-American Heritage Month Resources: Ancient Greek Toys: All You Need To Know Kids Cooking Activities: Study Greek Cooking Lesson Plan: It Came From Greek Mythology (6th-12th grades) Teacher Planet’s Mythology:…
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