Read more about the article Teachers can now be certified in early Childhood education through NJCTL 
Long Branch Preschool - Teachers at Joseph M Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center in Long Branch have proof that preschool makes all the difference in the success of their students. About 75 percent of the students are non-English speaking, but after just a few months the children are fluent. The teachers keep the students for two years so they can see first-hand the growth and progress of their students. They have a mentoring program where the 4 and 5 year olds "guide" the younger ones. The school uses the Tools of the Mind program to expose children to life play, helping them learn to concentrate and develop language skills.

Teachers can now be certified in early Childhood education through NJCTL 

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…

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New law requires limits on cellphones at school

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…

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NJDOE issues guidance on mandatory cursive handwriting instruction for grades 3-5

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…

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Read more about the article NJEA organizes first Human and Civil Rights Statewide Day of Service
One of the collections of food items for Benny’s Bodega. Members donated more than 100 bags and 10 boxes of food.

NJEA organizes first Human and Civil Rights Statewide Day of Service

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…

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Celebrating Black History Month

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…

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NJEA statement on nomination of Dr. Lily Laux

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…

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NJEA: We stand with Morristown and with our students

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…

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NJEA members adopt new Strategic Purpose, Mission and Vision

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…

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