Afterschool Struggles in NJ: 3 Kids Waiting for Every 1 Enrolled Written by Dino Flammia Many afterschool programs in New Jersey, like those across much of the nation according to a new survey, are still struggling to bounce back to pre-pandemic operation levels. The demand is there — families and kids want in — but…
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The free training series that every afterschool professional needs JEDI TRAINING SERIES All too often, youth are confronted with systemic inequities, inherent biases, historical traumas, and social constructs that erase or diminish their identity. As a youth professional, you have the power to make your afterschool program a space for children and teens to live…
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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead 2023: Sat March 25 as well as multiple dates in march! Join us in person on Saturday, March 25th as well as virtually throughout March! Just in time for STEM month in March, NJSACC’s Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead conference is back with both in-person and virtual options to explore ways to make STEAM…
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Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947-2023) Judith “Judy” Heumann — widely regarded as “the mother” of the disability rights movement— passed away in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 2023. Excerpt below is from: https://judithheumann.com/the-world-mourns-the-passing-of-judy-heumann-disability-rights-activist/ Judith “Judy” Heumann—widely regarded as “the mother” of the disability rights movement—passed away in Washington, D.C. on the afternoon of March 4, 2023.…
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Check out this March Moonshot Minute and more! Networks — Here is your March Moonshot Minute: Early Access to Free DNA Kits to Celebrate DNA Day! Afterschool programs connected with the Moonshot get EARLY ACCESS to Illumina’s DNA kits! Every year, Illumina celebrates DNA Day throughout the month of April. Together with schools, districts and nonprofit partners,…
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Register for #SELday 2023 and the Summit! We define social and emotional learning (SEL) as an integral part of education and human development. SEL4US and the Urban Assembly invite schools and communities around the globe to celebrate the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) on the fourth annual International SEL Day on Friday, March 10,…
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NJSACC Celebrates Women’s History Month. You can too. Women’s History Month honors and celebrates the struggles and achievements of American women throughout the history of the United States. Some WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH RESOURCES you should know about: PBS Community Classroom Women Who Shape History: Education Resources Women Heroes 9 Women From American History You Should…
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For Kids and Families: Check out the STEM Expo & Craft Fair on Sat Mar 25 – Egg Harbor Township, NJ March is STEM month in New Jersey. We are hosting a S.T.E.M. Expo on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 10:00am-2:00pm at our Buddy’s Discovery Zone. The STEM Expo will introduce the community to our…
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Join us on February 14 for We Love Afterschool! This Valentine’s Day, share some of the reasons afterschool is close to your heart with your friends, family, and community. There are millions of reasons to love afterschool. Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire learning, and help working families. Tell the world why you, your students,…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gina Warner gwarner@naaweb.org 504-460-5107 The National Afterschool Association (NAA) Honors Teresa C. Kersey Among its 2023 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders WASHINGTON, D.C., February 2, 2023 – The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals and leaders, has selected Teresa…
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