Afterschool In Rural America Young people in afterschool and summer learning programs are learning, growing, and realizing their full potential. Yet, millions are missing out. The Afterschool Alliance’s 4th edition of America After 3PM provides a detailed account of children in the afterschool hours, identifying: trends of participation in, and unmet demand for, afterschool programs;…
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NJSACC’s 2021 Fall Professional Development Series click here to download the full announcement (PDF) When is the last time you intentionally spent time on your own professional development? Do you have staff with leadership potential? We all need professional development opportunities to grow! BRINGING the FUTURE into FOCUS NJSACC’s 2021 Fall Professional Development Series NJSACC’s…
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New York Life Foundation Announces Grants for Middle School OST Programs – apply by Tue Feb 1 The New York Life Foundation is seeking applications from afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving middle-school youth. In total, $1.8 million in grants will be awarded to programs all across the country. This is the sixth year…
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Good News: NJ’s Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit has Been Expanded! On Friday, December 3, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy took a giant step in supporting working families by signing S4065/A6071, the child and dependent care tax credit! The bill, passed unanimously on Thursday in both the Senate and the Assembly, will significantly increase access…
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VIDEO: The Five Protective Factors to Strengthen Families (English and Spanish) Great news! The Protective Factors Video is now available in English and Spanish. Please use the links below to access the videos. English – Protective Factors video Spanish – Protective Factors video Any videos created by Grow NJ Kids Training Services are available from the Grow NJ Kids Training…
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Mizzen By Mott Moonshot Connection AUDIENCE: FOR NETWORK STEM/MOONSHOT STAFF, PARTNERS AND PROGRAM PROVIDERS The Mizzen By Mott app delivers inspiring and engaging activities that spark learning in young people. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to afterschool professionals! Encourage partners to download the Mizzen By Mott app to access…
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Child Care Grants Comparison Chart from New Jersey’s Department of Human Services Division of Family Development click here to download the comparison chart (PDF)
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Student STEM and STEAM Opportunities You Should Know About Airport Design Challenge The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is thrilled to be hosting another round of the very popular Airport Design Challenge, where students are encouraged to form teams and recreate a real airport in the Minecraft virtual platform. Students from K-12 can participate using the free…
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The Afterschool Alliance Publishes their latest Afterschool Policy News Afterschool advocates have been hard at work: learn more about the latest state-level child care stabilization funds for afterschool, as well as what Build Back Better proposes for afterschool by clicking on the following news items below: State Child Care Stabilization Grants Open With Many Afterschool…
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A Gift From kid-grit To You! The Last 3 Free Virtual Workshops of 2021 DE-STRESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH KID-GRIT AMBASSADOR, GRACE CECILIO Wednesday, December 1st 4:00-5:00 PM PDT | 7:00-8:00 PM EDT Holidays, family and stress, oh me, oh my! Let’s prioritize you and share some time together to de-stress. Together we will practice [SEL]F…
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