NJEA President Marie Blistan testified this morning via video before the Joint Committee on Public Schools. Her testimony covered the importance of focusing on the Social Emotional Learning (SEL)…
By Marie Blistan, NJEA president Even in a deeply divided, highly polarized society, there are a few things that overwhelming majorities of New Jersey residents agree on. Puppies are cute.…
NJEA’s officers, President Marie Blistan, Vice President Sean M. Spiller and Secretary-Treasurer Steve Beatty, issued this statement honoring the life and memory of Karen Lewis: “On behalf of the…
An open letter from public education advocates to New Jersey families and communities: We write on behalf of New Jersey’s public education stakeholder groups to share our reflections on the…
This morning, the New Jersey Supreme Court released its ruling in the Rozenblit case, which attempted to overturn long-established collective bargaining rights in New Jersey school districts. The Supreme Court…
Healthy Schools Network lauds NJWEC advocacy on COVID The New Jersey Work Environment Council (NJWEC) received the 2020 Hero Award from the national Healthy Schools Network for its contributions to…
Looking for some ideas to celebrate Read Across America Day this year? Check out these nine great ideas from NEA. While there, you will also find book recommendations and other…
By Martha G. Arrizon, Spanish Instructor, Salem County Vocational and Technical School and a representative from Salem County, NJEA Women in Education Committee Elizabeth Gracely wrote, "Before I am your…
Survey enumerates the stress and workload everyone feels A career in public education is a noble and fulfilling calling, but it’s also challenging and stressful under the best of conditions.…
Due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, all meetings/events are subject to change. For questions, call your county REA. For trip details, check the county newsletter. Essex County REA’s winter meeting/luncheon…