Afterschool Programs Help Children Learn and Grow Written by Ebony D. Grace If you were to walk by a school in the afternoon as the bell rang, it might be natural to think that the learning day is done. School buses are filling up and pulling away. Students are walking toward home with their friends.…
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NJSACC’s Fall Professional Development Series Continues – Don’t Miss it! NJSACC: The Statewide Network for New Jersey’s Afterschool Communities has been very busy preparing a full menu of professional development opportunities for the fall. We encourage you to take a look at each of the following offerings and then register to join us using the…
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NAA Spotlight: FREE Webinar this Tue 10/18 with The Walking Classroom! Learn about this fun way for students in afterschool to get supplemental academic instruction, fresh air, exercise, and more! The Walking Classroom is simple: kids listen to fun, educational podcasts that align with content standards while they take a brisk walk. This effective, fun,…
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NJSACC Attends the NJPSA Conference 2022 (photo essay) On October 13-14, 2022, the NJPSA/FEA/NJASCD Conference was held at the Borgata Hotel & Resort with the theme of Honoring Courageous Leadership. Heather Younger, author of The Art of Caring Leadership: How Leading with Heart Uplifts Teams and Organizations, and Michael Jr., a gifted comedian and storyteller, inspired…
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NJSACC Celebrates Italian American Heritage Month. You can too. Italian American Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Italian Americans have made to American society and culture. 5 Picture Books to Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month Dive into Diversity: Italian American Heritage Month! Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Resources (K-12) New York Public Library’s…
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NYLC Grants still available! Hurry – program starts this Tue Oct 11! Jump start your service-learning with free training and $1000 implementation grants Take action on Teen Driver Safety or Education Equity in your community! Open to U.S. schools and nonprofits, leadership teams (two students and one adult) will receive free training, materials, monthly support, access to peer learning…
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Central Jersey Family Health Consortium (CJFHC) Publishes their October trainings and events! The Central Jersey Family Health Consortium (CJFHC) promotes an equitable and healthy future for families through services, advocacy, education and collaboration. Click here to learn more about the CJFHC October 2022 Huddles (PDF) Click here to learn more about the CJFHC October 2022…
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RFP: NJSACC Seeks Nonprofit Marketing Proposals – submit your proposal by Tue Nov 1 NJSACC is seeking marketing proposals from knowledgeable nonprofit marketing consultants to help us create and execute a sustainable marketing plan for our afterschool and out-of-school-time network, as well as help us set-up, roll-out and analyze a data-driven marketing campaign that targets…
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We’re feeling extra grate-fall for community In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, we are celebrating the voice and art of Alyssa Gaines, the 6th National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States, the 2022 Midwest Youth Poet Laureate, and the Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate of Indianapolis. As a proud 18-year-old bilingual Black girl poet and writer…
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NJSACC Celebrates Filipino American History Month. You can too. Filipino American History Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Filipinos have made to American society and culture. Check out some of these Filipino American History Month Resources: 9 Ways To Celebrate Filipino American History Month 10+ Picture Book Recommendations to Celebrate Filipino American History Month Filipino…
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