New Year, New Opportunities with the National Afterschool Association (NAA) Happy New Year! As we settle back into their work and life routines, 2024 is brimming with potential. It’s a time to reflect on the year gone by while also setting their sites on new goals, aspirations, and resolutions. Click here to learn more Join…
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GRANT: Aim High RFP Now Open – Supporting OST Programs Serving Middle School Youth – due Thu Feb 1 Join AIM High’s webinar on January 11 at 2 p.m. ET to learn more about this opportunity. Applications are due Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET. On behalf of the New York Life Foundation,…
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Check out this January Moonshot Minute and more! Click2ComputerScience: Preparing Yourself to Lead Computer Science Virtual Workshops January 10, 12:00 – 1:30pm EST / 9:00 – 10:30am PST Well-prepared CS learning experiences are relevant, engaging, and appropriate for youth. Knowing how to effectively prepare for computer science learning will support inclusiveness and safety, and help…
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Survey: Help NJDHS Collect Accurate Rates That Families Pay for Child Care! The Office of Child Care within the Division of Family Development (DFD) of the NJ Department of Human Services is required by federal law to conduct a child care market rate survey. The survey is designed to collect accurate, up-to-date child care rates…
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At Mizzen we celebrate how out-of-school time learning is all about inclusion and creating a community-driven adventure. As Mizzen CEO, Carlos, says, “Relationships absolutely shaped my identity.” Imagine an educational experience for youth where friendships grow, adult mentors support and celebrate along their journey, and group adventures lead to learning and fun. The impact of belonging…
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NJSACC Celebrates Christmas. You can too. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration. SOME Christmas Resources: BBC’s Christmas Resources Teacher Planet’s Christmas Resources TeacherVision’s Christmas Resources The Teacher’s Corner: Christmas Activities and Lesson Plans NJSACC staff has taken full advantage…
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NJSACC Celebrates Kwanzaa. You can too. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day. SOME Kwanzaa Resources: A Guide to Teaching About Kwanzaa Teacher Planet’s Kwanzaa Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Kwanzaa Resources…
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NJSACC Celebrates Hanukkah. You can too. Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated in December with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. SOME Hanukkah Resources: 11 Hanukkah Classroom Games and Activities for Elementary Students Incredible Books About Hanukkah Teacher Planet’s Hanukkah Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Hanukkah Resources NJSACC…
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Join the Generosity Movement this and every Giving Tuesday! This Giving Tuesday, unleash the power of generosity and make a lasting impact on New Jersey’s youth and families. NJSACC, New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network, is at the forefront of fostering growth, quality, and sustainability in out-of-school time programs, providing invaluable opportunities for…
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RESOURCE: Million Girls Moonshot December 2023 – It’s Computer Science Week! Looking for computer science resources? Join the Exploring Math Through Code workshop. Learn Python programming and how to teach math concepts using Python to engage students in computational thinking. Register now https://bit.ly/3Rrc3I6 Join us for the Exploring Math Through Code workshop! Enhance your computer…
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