With the state greatly expanding the number of school districts offering free, full-day pre-K since 2018, there is an ongoing need for more teachers certified in early childhood education. In…
By Katrina Homel On Jan. 8, then-Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law that requires boards of education to adopt policies restricting student use of internet-enabled devices, including cell phones, during…
On Feb. 11, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) issued a broadcast providing technical implementation details for the recently enacted cursive handwriting mandate. Following Governor Phil Murphy’s signing…
NJEA President Steve Beatty, Vice President Petal Robertson and Secretary‑Treasurer Tina Dare issued this statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson: “We join civil rights advocates across America and…
More than 100 volunteers participated in the NJEA Human and Civil Rights Statewide Day of Service. More than 100 NJEA members registered to volunteer for the first NJEA Human and…
NJEA is proud to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans who have helped shape our history. It is important that our students see themselves and they understand where…
NJEA’s officers, President Steve Beatty, Vice President Petal Robertson and Secretary-Treasurer Tina Dare issued this statement today in the wake of yet another murder by ICE of an American citizen…
NJEA's officers, President Steve Beatty, Vice President Petal Robertson and Secretary-Treasurer Tina Dare issued this statement regarding the nomination of Dr. Lily Laux to serve as New Jersey's next commissioner…
NJEA’s officers, President Steve Beatty, Vice President Petal Robertson and Secretary-Treasurer Tina Dare, released this statement following news of ICE raids in New Jersey that resulted in the arrest and…
Will provide framework for union’s future work At its Jan. 10, 2026 meeting, the NJEA Delegate Assembly unanimously voted to adopt a new Strategic Purpose, Mission and Vision that will…