Spiller, Robertson join Dr. Biden, Secretary Cardona for ARP event

NJEA President Sean M. Spiller and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona at Bergen Community College to discuss the critical…

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NJEA statement on State of the State address

NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson, released this statement following Gov. Phil Murphy’s 2022 State of the State address today: “Gov. Murphy’s…

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AID-NJEA can help

The AID-NJEA helpline has served NJEA members and their families for nearly 20 years. NJEA members and their families have access to this free and confidential service 24 hours a…

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NJEA pleased Gov. Murphy acting to keep schools safe

Gov. Murphy announced today that the statewide masking mandate for public schools will remain in place “for the foreseeable future.” NJEA President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and…

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NJEA: Failure to extend school mask mandate is educational malpractice

Earlier this evening, public reports indicated that Senate President Steve Sweeney is unwilling to include an extension to the mask mandate currently in place in New Jersey’s public schools as…

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Coming to a board meeting near you

Be prepared for challenges to books and curricular resources in your school district While most school board meetings are quiet affairs with relatively few members of the public present, in…

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Clarifying teacher certification rules and processes

By Camy Kobylinski As we face a global pandemic and increasing teacher shortages, it is critical to be aware of teacher certification regulations and processes. Failure to follow the complex…

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Meet Theresa Maughan

Building connection and community with the 2021-22 NJ State Teacher of the Year  By Kathryn Coulibaly East Orange School District social studies teacher, Theresa Maughan, cannot—and will not—stop learning. An…

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NJEA honors veterans

NJEA joins Americans across the country to honor veterans, their contributions, and their sacrifices. Veterans make up an important part of our membership, and NJEA has advocated for their rights…

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