NJEA Convention
Tens of thousands of NJEA members from across the state flocked to Atlantic City for the 157th annual NJEA Convention Nov. 10-11.
The convention draws teachers and educational support professionals (ESP) who participate in over 300 seminars, workshops, and programs. It is one of the largest educational gatherings of its kind in the world.
In her keynote address, education historian and author Diane Ravitch addressed members on the education reform debate. Ravitch used her speech to discuss the motivations of corporate education reformers who are funding efforts to undermine public education.
She also criticized No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top and encouraged members to call on legislators to end funding these failed programs.
“Our public schools are vital community institutions,” Ravitch said. “Not chain stores that can be opened and closed at will.”
See the NJEA’s Facebook page and Twitter feed for excerpts and a video clip of her speech. Read more
NJEA Convention Virtual Exhibitor Directory
Couldn't get to the Convention this year.....or missed a few exhibitors you wanted to see? You can visit the exhibitors at the Virtual Exhibitor Directory until March 1, 2012.
Resources
If you have questions about the 2011 NJEA Convention, please contact NJEA's Convention Coordinator, Janet Tisdale, at 609-599-4561. (ext. 2322)
Future Convention dates
- November 8-9, 2012
- November 7-8, 2013