Lawrenceville students learn value of public action

In March and April of 2020, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) installed a pedestrian crossing light at the intersection of Eggerts Crossing Road and Route 206 in Lawrenceville.…

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Read more about the article School nurses and staff as first responders
Learning how to apply direct pressure.

School nurses and staff as first responders

Stop the Bleed programs in school settings saves lives By Kathryn Bates, MSN, RN, NCSN “Never become complacent.” These were the opening words of Southern Regional Superintendent Craig Henry’s annual…

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Nontenured? Know your rights and responsibilities

By May 15, all nontenured teachers must be notified of re-employment. If the school board fails to notify nontenured teachers, they are entitled to continued employment for the next year.…

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Changing school districts? Salary guide placement is negotiable

Did you know that placement on a salary guide is negotiable for members moving from one school district to another? According to Statute 18A: 29-9, “Whenever a person shall thereafter…

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Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center offers virtual summer PD

In July, the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center is offering four workshops themed, “In Search of a Level Playing Field” title “Race and Sports,” “Immigration and Yogi Berra,” “Women…

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Read more about the article One round at a time
Bianca Igwilloh and Mitchel Elusanmi of Barringer High School in Newark.

One round at a time

Students find their voices through speech and debate By David Yastremski During a normal year, one could stop on a Saturday at a random high school in New Jersey to…

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NJEA awards communications excellence

NJEA announces the recipients of its Awards for Excellence in Communications. The awards program recognizes associations in three categories: Best Website, Best Newsletter and Most Effective Use of Communications Tools…

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Get all the lead out

It’s way overdue! By Dorothy Wigmore School drinking water. “Building back better.” Environmental racism. They’re all involved in accelerating efforts to “get the lead out.” They’ve been helped by calls…

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Where are the election results?

While NJEA elections were held in April for representatives to the NJEA Executive Committee, NJEA Delegate Assembly, and NEA Representative Assembly, as well as for positions as NJEA Delegate Assembly-Alternates,…

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Around the counties

Due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, all meetings/events are subject to change. For questions, call your county REA. Burlington County REA will hold its spring general membership meeting via Zoom…

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