⚾ STEM skills, major league energy Baseball season is almost here, and STEM is stepping up to the plate. As we head toward MLB Opening Day on March 26, we’re featuring the MLB Players STEM League collection on Mizzen. Designed for grades 3–8, these activities use real baseball stats, strategy, and scenarios to bring math, science, and critical thinking to life.  What makes this collection a hit: Hooks learners with sports-based challenges that spark instant engagement…

👓 2026 Brochure is Now Available to View and Download HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The 2026 Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) will here before you know it! NJSACC is already planning and preparing to bring afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professionals the best conference yet. Brought to you by NJSACC, New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) celebrates long-term success in the evolving landscape of Afterschool, OST, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning.…

🚶‍♀️ March Your Way Through These Highlights From NAA New Issue: Journal of Youth Development Taking Our Profession Higher OST Guide to Maximizing Mentorship We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of the Journal of Youth Development, highlighting research and practice innovations that deepen our understanding of youth development across diverse settings, systems, and experiences. Together, these articles illuminate how intentional programs, relationships, and learning environments can strengthen youth outcomes and…

21st CCLC Site Coordinator Summit | April 16 Mark your calendar for the upcoming 21st CCLC Site Coordinator Summit, taking place on Thursday, April 16. This special gathering is designed exclusively for 21st Century Community Learning Centers grantees, creating space for site coordinators to connect, share insights, and strengthen the work happening in programs across New Jersey. More details and registration information will be coming soon, but for now be sure to save the date…

🏫 It’s not too late to participate in the Afterschool for All Challenge from home! This week, afterschool advocates are headed to Capitol Hill to meet with their members of Congress. Help us lay the groundwork for their conversation by contacting your elected officials and urging them to support afterschool and summer programming, including those funded through 21st CCLC.    Join us on Friday, March 13, for Policy Pulse! Our Senior VP of Policy, Erik Peterson, will…

🖼️ The 2026 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest is open The Lights On Afterschool poster contest is officially open, and this year, we’re looking for any artwork that represents the spirit of afterschool programs. This includes murals, paintings, graphics on social media, and anything else that celebrates afterschool. Be creative! We encourage students to think of how your program has opened new opportunities for you and your friends. Look for artwork that can represent how afterschool staff has been…

🗣️ Speak Up For Youth Voice Week 2026 Youth Voice Week: April 13–17, 2026 Young people are changemakers. Join us in amplifying youth voices and celebrating how afterschool and summer programs empower young people to take action on issues they care about. Throughout the week of April 13–17, we’re encouraging programs, organizations, and young people to share content that showcases youth-led advocacy, community projects, and civic action. Use our social media resources and graphics to…

NJSACC Celebrates Greek-American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Greek people during Greek-American Heritage Month in March. SOME GREEK-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES: Ancient Greek Toys: All You Need To Know Kids Cooking Activities: Study Greek Cooking Lesson Plan: It Came From Greek Mythology (6th-12th grades) Teacher Planet’s Mythology: Lessons, Worksheets and Activities Toronto District School Board’s Greek-American Heritage: Professional Library NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of this opportunity…

NJSACC Celebrates IRISH-American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Irish people during Irish-American Heritage Month in March. SOME Irish-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES: Library of Congress: Irish-American Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide The National Archives’ Irish-American Heritage The Smithsonian Institute’s Irish-American History and Heritage NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of this opportunity to curate and compile a list of some resources that support teaching and sharing…