Students' success a bright spot for New Jersey

Despite New Jersey’s economic challenges, its public schools continue to shine. Read the Report on Education to learn how New Jersey’s students are achieving at every level.

Christie will not seek NJEA's endorsement

Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie has told NJEA that he is not interested in seeking its endorsement. In a statement, NJEA President Joyce Powell said: “It is unfortunate that Mr. Christie is unwilling to take the time to have an honest discussion about educational issues with the organization that represents the overwhelming majority of the state’s educators." More>>

Join the NJEA Committee of 1000

NJEA takes pride in its ability to organize its members to participate in grassroots politics. The Governor and the Legislature make decisions that affect our schools, our students, our communities, and our profession. Grassroots politics is not just an option, it’s our obligation! We're asking you to volunteer a few hours in the weeks leading up to Nov. 3 (Election Day) to help elect NJEA PAC-endorsed candidates. Log in and sign up

July Web Giveaway

During the month of July, NJEA members can register to win tickets to Camelback Mountain Waterpark, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Morey's Piers, Madame Tussauds NY, Universal Studios, the Surflight Theatre, or Busch Gardens Williamsburg by entering the NJEA Member Benefits Web Giveaway. No purchase is necessary to enter.

Center for Teaching and Learning seeks
Math Fellow

The New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning seeks to employ up to three retired or currently employed certified public school teachers with demonstrated expertise in mathematics instruction and professional learning communities in a temporary part-time consulting position for the 2009-2010 school year. Application deadline is July 15, 2009. Details

Blistan elected NJEA secretary-treasurer

NJEA members have elected Marie Blistan, a special education teacher from Washington Township, Gloucester County, as NJEA secretary-treasurer. Vice President Barbara Keshishian, a high school mathematics teacher from New Milford, ran unopposed and is NJEA’s new president-elect, while Secretary-Treasurer Wendell Steinhauer, a high school mathematics teacher from Riverside, who also ran unopposed, is NJEA’s vice president- elect. The officers will serve a two-year term effective September 1, 2009. Complete election results

The New Jersey Coalition for Financial Education (NJCFE) invites you to attend a free financial education workshop on Wednesday, July 22 at Middlesex County College. Learn what financial literacy is all about, how to find helpful resources to teach the core content areas, and how to adapt materials to meet your students’ needs.   More>>

A well-informed local is a strong local. Learn strategies for keeping your members in the loop and ready for action by attending the NJEA Communications Tools Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 24. The workshop will be held at NJEA’s headquarters in Trenton.  More>>

Thanks to the financial support of NJEA, its members, and corporate partners, the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education has awarded 15 grants this year totaling $103,212 to educators in school districts across the state.   More>>

Join professional financial education providers and classroom teachers, as they jointly present New Jersey Special Education teachers with the adaptive resources, tools and strategies to equip their students with Personal Financial Literacy. NJCFE is holding its 3rd Annual Financial Education Symposium and Annual Financial Literacy Awards Presentation on October 28 at the Cook College Student Center, Rutgers University.  More>>

Staples teacher appreciation days

Just in time for back-to-school shopping, Staples will offer special discounts for NJEA members in New Jersey on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m.–noon that will include a reusable "eco easy" bag filled with all sorts of special values to help in the classroom. Note that dates for similar events in other states may vary. Visit staples.com/teacherday for more information.

Award bargaining trendsetters

Nominate your local for the Jim George Collective Bargaining Award, which recognizes local associations that are true trendsetters in collective bargaining. More>>

Wayne Teacher for a Day program amazes, inspires

Wayne Mayor Christopher Vergano knew a lot about education from the students’ and parents’ perspectives, but he got a fresh look at how schools function when he participated in the Wayne Teacher for a Day program recently. Watch his reaction to a day in the life of an educator.

November may seem far away, but the time to start making plans for the 2009 NJEA Convention is now. This year’s convention, themed “Harboring Success for Every Child,” is slated for Nov. 5-6 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.  More>>