For the first time in New Jersey history, voucher legislation has been approved by a legislative committee. On May 8, the Senate Economic Growth Committee approved S-1607 by a 3-1 vote, and it now moves to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee where its fate may be decided.
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Please hold these dates and join us at NJEA Headquarters, Trenton to lobby against a tax credit/voucher scheme: May 19 & June 5.
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New Jersey's $360 million giveaway
School voucher promoters are on the prowl again in New Jersey. NJEA president Joyce Powell
explains why vouchers are a bad deal for taxpayers and our public schools.
PSEG is offering Environmental Education grants to teachers of grades K-9 who can successfully link their students' understanding of science, mathematics, computer science, and/or technology concepts with an enthusiasm and appreciation for the environment.
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Regrettably, NJEA has canceled its Professional Development Summer Institute scheduled for July 23-24 at the East Brunswick Hilton. The event has fallen victim to the School District Accountability Act, which includes provisions related to school district “travel” expenditures.
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May Web Giveaway
During the month of May, NJEA members can register to win a prize package which includes tickets to Sesame Place, tickets to the NJ Balloon Festival, a $100 gift card at Staples, and a three-month membership to Contours Express. Visit the NJEA
Member Benefits Web Giveaway page for complete prize details. No purchase is necessary to enter.
The 2008 NJEA Convention continues to take shape as NJEA staff and leaders plan this year’s annual gathering. The event, themed “NJEA: The Beacon for Public Education,” will be held Nov. 6-7 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
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County legislative dinners are a great way to learn about hot educational issues, meet your state lawmakers face-to-face, and share your thoughts about making public education even better. For further details, contact your county education association office, county association president, or county government relations chairperson.
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