Standardized test preparation for today’s teachers By Maggie Machado One of most pressing challenges for today’s teachers is preparing students for standardized tests. Though the benefits of such testing are…
By Jason Williams In January, I attended Gov. Phil Murphy’s State of the State address as the NJEA Preservice representative. What an amazing honor! When I received the call…
By Izabelle King Assessment is a crucial part in many students’ learning processes. Using a single method to assess every student’s ability and knowledge can be harmful to both…
My experience at the NJEA Convention By Cassidy Halligan, Rutgers University, NJEA Preservice member Growing up in the public school system, November always felt like one of the shortest months…
What’s your superpower? Education is the one profession that creates all other professions. In a time when some people’s misinformed opinions about who educators are and what we do seems…
A pitch for a new elective class By Catherine Gonzalez, NJEA Preservice communications chair and The College of New Jersey’s local chapter’s points chair From a young age, I’ve loved…
Aspiring educators across New Jersey organize local NJEA Preservice chapters at college and universities to access their association benefits on their campuses, and we are ready for another exciting year!…
By Matthew Yuro NJEA Preservice leaders throughout New Jersey attended the National Education Association Aspiring Educators (NEA-AE) Conference in Orlando, Florida in late June. Held yearly just prior to the…
A powerful principle for developing “math sense” in physics and chemistry BY ROBERT OÑOZ What do we teach as physics and chemistry teachers? Some say it’s the study of matter…
By Jeannie Pincus Diversity in the classroom is about embracing, acknowledging and welcoming all differences. This also includes diversity among teachers, support staff members and administrators. Having a diverse…