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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NJSACC launches its winter Professional Development Series for #AfterschoolNJ NJSACC: The Statewide Network for New Jersey’s Afterschool Communities has been very busy preparing a full menu of professional development opportunities for the winter. We encourage you to take a look at each of the following offerings and then register to join us using the links…
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Check out the February Moonshot Minute and more! Networks — Here is your February Moonshot Minute: Exploring Engineering as a Career with Jobs for the Future March 13th 2:00-3:15 pm EST / 11:00-12:15 pm PST Join Jobs for the Future (JFF) as they unpack Possible Futures, a no cost career exploration curriculum for learners in…
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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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