Nominations for three of New Jersey’s nine representatives on the NEA Board of Directors and for alternates will be accepted by the NJEA Executive Committee in February and submitted to…
NJEA is proud to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans who have helped shape our history. Sean M. SpillerNJEA PRESIDENT It is important that our students see themselves…
Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-588 on Jan. 4, which requires instruction on information literacy for grades K-12 through the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. With primary bill sponsors Sens. Shirley…
With support from NJEA, Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 309 on Nov. 11 to establish the Task Force to Address Public School Staff Shortages across New Jersey. The…
On Dec. 16, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill to eliminate edTPA as a requirement for teacher certification in New Jersey. The signing of S-896 was welcome news not only…
The NAACP and NJEA expressed disappointment that the Senate Judiciary Committee held the the nomination of Mary Bennett for New Jersey State Board of Education yesterday. Bennett, who was nominated on Sept.…
Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his 2023 State of the State address today, highlighting his administration’s efforts to increase equity and justice for all New Jersey residents. He emphasized his commitment…
By Sarah Favinger and Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq. It is no secret that the country is currently experiencing educator shortages. As part of the response to this shortage, the state passed…
Trenton names school after educational support professional There are schools named after presidents, governors and other historic figures. There are even schools named after teachers and administrators. But this year,…
NJ eliminates edTPA requirement Earlier today, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill to eliminate edTPA as a requirement for teacher certification in New Jersey, a top priority for NJEA for…