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    ALEC and NCTQ “standards” not about student learning

    Everyone considers Ms. Jones a great teacher. Anyone who enters her classroom comments on the great learning environment she’s created. Ms. Jones looks forward to being evaluated because she considers it a great opportunity to make her teaching practice even better. But this year she has a new building principal. Last fall Ms. Jones had her first evaluation. And what she found in the principal’s write-up stunned her. Read More

  • NJEA supports marriage equality bill

    “The ultimate teachable moment”

    Citing its long history of support of equal rights under the law, the New Jersey Education Association today testified in support for S-1, the Marriage Equality and Religious Exemption Act. "This is the ultimate teachable moment," said NJEA President Barbara Keshishian. "If we truly believe that all students should be treated equally, we must demonstrate through our actions that we will treat all adults equally." Read More

  • NJEA responds to Christie’s “State of the State” address

    NJEA President Barbara Keshishian had a straightforward response to Gov. Chris Christie’s State of the State address, in which he urged legislators to support his proposals on tenure, seniority, compensation, and private school vouchers. “Governor Christie needs to sit down with legislators, NJEA, and all other public education stakeholders to discuss research-based reforms that will keep the best teachers in our classrooms, and help our students succeed,” Keshishian said. Read More

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  • Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Grant Opportunity

    Applications will be available February 14 for the Elmer's Teacher Tool Kit grants. Sponsored by Elmer's Products, Inc., the Tool Kit grants are awarded to K-12 certified teachers in the U.S. who want to replicate already proven projects in their own classrooms during the 2012-2013 school year. Read More

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    New Jersey Hall of Fame: More than a celebration

    New curriculum will excite, inspire and motivate your students

    Queen Latifah, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi … the New Jersey Hall of Fame has star power that you will find exciting and engaging. But since the inception of the Hall of Fame a few years ago, teachers have found that it provides more than just a celebration of great New Jerseyans. It also provides effective opportunities to teach young people about our State’s history. Read More

  • NJ-ALPHA offers China study tour

    The “New Jersey Alliance for Learning and Preserving the History of WWII in Asia” (NJ-ALPHA) will sponsor several secondary school/college teachers/educators on a two-week immersion learning experience on the history of WWII in Asia July 6-21. The 2012 tour is tentatively scheduled for Shanghai, Nanjing, Harbin, Seoul, and Hong Kong. Read More

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    Be a part of the education reform discussion

    Attend the 2012 NJEA Legislative Conference

    Set aside Saturday, Feb. 25 for the NJEA Walter J. O’Brien Legislative Conference at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village. The annual conference is your opportunity to get educated, organized, and involved in the legislative issues that affect every public school employee. In addition to a general session, members have an opportunity to meet with legislators to discuss the issues. Read More

  • Frequently asked questions on the November School Elections Bill

    On Jan. 17, Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill, P.L.2011, c.202, allowing districts, municipalities, or voters to opt to move the annual school election to the general election in November. This action eliminates the vote on school budgets for such districts, except for separate proposals to spend above the cap. For instance, if the proposed budget is at or below cap, then there will be no public vote on the budget. Here are frequently asked questions and answers about this bill. Read More

  • NJEA continues to monitor pilot teacher evaluation program

    Ten school districts and 19 schools that are receiving School Improvement Grants (SIG) continue to implement the state’s proposed teacher evaluation program, and NJEA continues to monitor the pilot. The Evaluation Pilot Advisory Committee (EPAC) is monitoring the impact of the pilot program and is to provide feedback to the NJDOE. NJEA Secretary-Treasurer Marie Blistan is a member of EPAC. Read More

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    Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Essay Contest

    Who belongs in the New Jersey Hall of Fame? The New Jersey Hall of Fame wants your students to participate in the decision making process. New Jersey public school students are invited to participate in fifth annual Hall of Fame Essay Contest. Students are asked to nominate potential inductees - living or dead - to the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Nominations must be postmarked by April 20, 2012 to be eligible. Read More

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    Building a nation of readers, one community at a time

    It’s that time of year again! That’s right, NJEA members, it’s time to don your red and white stovepipe hats and join the nationwide celebration of reading. Friday, March 2, is Read Across America Day, and for the 14th year running, NJEA is working to promote reading and literacy through Read Across America-NJ. Read More

  • Tips for Choosing the Right Gift for an Autistic Child

    As educators of children with autism, we believe every child is a gift. Although most people in New Jersey have a friend or family member who is parenting a child with autism, it can be difficult for them to choose an appropriate gift for the holidays, a birthday, or a religious celebration. Read More

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