Check out this NJ Makers Series for K-12 Educators – Spring 2022

CMSCE Spring Maker Series: April-May Cost: $95/workshops for 4 hrs. sessions (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) or $49/workshop for 2 hr sessions (offered virtually) To Register: https://cmsce.rutgers.edu/workshops April 5th   Makerspace & STEM Safety (grades K-12)  (10am -2 pm) Student safety is a primary concern for teachers as schools race to incorporate more hands-on projects across the…

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Join us on Thu Mar 17 for NJSACC’s Afterschool Conversations – 11am

Join us on Thu Mar 17 for NJSACC’s Afterschool Conversations – 11am Join us for Afterschool Conversations with NJSACC for Licensed & Center-Based Programs as well as Public School Based Programs – all are welcome! NJSACC is inviting you to this scheduled Zoom meeting on the following dates at 11am EST: Thursday, March 17, 2022…

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Grant Opportunity for Camper Scholarships – apply by Wed Mar 23

Grant Opportunity for Camper Scholarships – apply by Wed Mar 23 UltraCamp Foundation (UCF) is providing grant opportunities to help camps subsidize the cost of camper tuition for summer 2022 by funding camper scholarships for children ages 7-18 who otherwise may not be able to attend camp. To be eligible for a UCF grant, your…

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Ready to get started in Mizzen by Mott?

Ready to get started in Mizzen by Mott? Mizzen by Mott empowers educators to design and deliver engaging afterschool programs that spark joy, curiosity, and a love of learning for all children and youth. Mizzen’s services and solutions are free and easily accessible to the afterschool field through support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Engage and…

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Virtual Workshop: Spring into Healthy Afterschool: Energizers, Snacks & Family Fun – Join us on Wed Mar 30

Spring into Healthy Afterschool: Energizers, Snacks & Family Fun This interactive workshop will feature simple activities to support children’s physical and social-emotional health. Attendees will learn (and practice) energizers to encourage physical activity and mindfulness. The session will include an inexpensive snack demo, and we’ll share free resources and strategies to engage the whole family…

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For School-Age Applicants Too! Understanding and Applying for Child Care Stabilization Grants – join us on Mar 15

Understanding and Applying for Child Care Stabilization Grants – Advocates for Children of New Jersey Center-Based and Family Child Care Providers (School-Age Applicants too!) Are you planning on applying for a child care stabilization grant? Get technical assistance to better understand the grant and how to apply. Sign up for one of two webinars: TUESDAY,…

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EPA Grants: Lead in Drinking Water in Child Care Facilities and Schools – apply by Tue Apr 19

EPA Grants: Lead in Drinking Water in Child Care Facilities and Schools – apply by Tue Apr 19 Written by Dani Birzer WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $20 million in available grant funding to assist communities and schools with removing sources of lead in drinking water. This grant funding, and additional funding…

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Help them Grow or Watch them Go: Strategies for Supporting Staff Wellness – Join us Thu Mar 17

Help them Grow or Watch them Go: Strategies for Supporting Staff Wellness – Join us Thu Mar 17 Research on successful out-of-school time programming identifies that positive impacts for youth and families are directly related to highly skilled and trained, youth serving professionals. In this moment, it is urgent for programs and the field to…

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NJSACC Celebrates Women’s History Month. You can too.

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. Women’s History Month Resources PBS Community Classroom Women Who Shape History: Education Resources Women Heroes 9 Women From American History You Should Know, According to Historians Top…

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NJSACC Celebrates Irish-American Heritage Month. You can too.

NJSACC 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. Irish-American Heritage Month Resources The Library of Congress’s Irish-American Heritage The National Archives’ Irish-American Heritage The Smithsonian Institute’s Irish-American History and Heritage Take a Virtual Field Trip to Ireland…

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