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…
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…
Remember: You are enough. By Yuliana Sorial A 2022 study conducted by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that 73% of teachers struggle with symptoms of…
A movement toward linguistic justice By Bianca Nicolescu With so much controversy surrounding the right way to teach American history, Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and the banning of books…
NJEA Preservice drops dues to zero By Matthew Yuro As the Membership and Local Outreach Chair for NJEA Preservice, I’ve seen a significant loss in membership over the past few…