NJSACC Celebrates Black History Month. You can too. National African American History Month (also known as Black History Month) in February celebrates the contributions African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation’s history. Black History Month Resources: 20 Pertinent Classroom Resources For…
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Webinar: Getting Groups Engaged Through Play – join us this Wed Feb 1 Get Back to Fun on the Playground Disagreements can sometimes happen on the playground, but with a proactive plan, you can help students find solutions and get back to having fun. In this webinar, we will explore… Using play-based practices to create…
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Now Open: Aim High Grants for Middle School OST – apply by Wed Feb 1 The New York Life Foundation is seeking applications from afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving underserved middle-school youth. In total, $1.8 million in grants will be awarded to programs all across the country. This is the seventh year of…
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Greetings, We are looking for a diverse group of OST professionals to lead the way in vetting online resources like The Achievery. Awarded applicants will receive a $3,000 stipend to acknowledge time spent and offset travel costs. The cohort will learn from and share with peers about strategies for finding, adapting, and implementing free online…
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NJSACC Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. You can too. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, marking the birthday of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. CHECK OUT SOME OF THESE MARTIN LUTHER KING,…
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January Moonshot Minute Networks — Here is your Moonshot Minute, everything you need to know happening in January: ENGAGING GIRLS IN HANDS ON ENGINEERING with Scientific Adventures for Girls February 21st 9:00-10:15 am PST / 12:00-1:15 pm EST Join Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) in a three part curriculum training series focused on their no…
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NJSACC is Hiring a Chief Operating Officer The New Jersey School-Age Care Coalition (NJSACC) is the Statewide Network for New Jersey’s Afterschool Communities. NJSACC promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs, statewide. title of position and description: Chief Operating Officer NJSACC is seeking a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded Chief…
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Young people need mental health services outside of school | Opinion By Ebony Grace and Catherine P. Wilson Out-of-School Time programs are the bedrock of supporting students’ academic and enrichment learning but currently are not receiving the necessary support to adequately address the long-term effects of the pandemic on youth, particularly in under-resourced communities. These…
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NJSACC’s Season of Giving continues. Every donation helps! #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in countries around the world. Here are some details: Millions of people have come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live.…
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NEW! NJ Parent Link Public Health, Community Wellness & School/Home Partnership Resources Based on the unprecedented number of illness-related school and child care absences occurring throughout our state, new additions and updates to the NJ Parent Link website www.njparentlink.nj.gov have been posted. Target audience includes: K-12, preschool & child care administrators; school nurses, child care health…
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