Child abuse reporting requirement continues during pandemic

While families social distance, many children are at risk for child abuse. The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJDCF) reminds educators that everyone in New Jersey is a…

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NJEA and NEA congratulate Education Secretary-designate Miguel Cardona

State, national unions look forward to partnering with Dr. Cardona to help students succeed NJEA’s officers, President Marie Blistan, Vice President Sean M. Spiller and Secretary-Treasurer Steve Beatty, released the…

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SEHBP coverage secure, new cards available soon

The State of New Jersey has confirmed that all coverages for both active members and non-Medicare retirees enrolled in the New Jersey Educators' Health Plan (NJEHP) will be in place…

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Power literacy for educators

Talk it and walk it by Fatimah Hayes As a social studies teacher for 19 years in the Pennsauken Public School District and as former president of the Pennsauken Education…

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Hipp grant supports early childhood STEM program

by Laurie Derringer For as long as I can remember, each month the NJEA Review has arrived at my door bringing me news of the latest happenings in New Jersey’s…

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Take Action: Suspend High-Stakes Testing

In light of the disruptions caused by COVID-19, waiving standardized testing requirements -- at least for Spring 2021 -- is critical. The time and resources required to test students this year would be better spent educating…

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NJ Public Schools Ranked Best in Quality in Nation

Using a wide range of factors, New Jersey public schools are ranked #1 in the in the nation in terms of quality. Source: McCann, Adam. Education State Rankings 2018’s States…

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Architectural Review – Honors Architectural Design students at Northern Highlands Regional High School spend all school year designing a home, from the purchase of the land to the wiring in the walls. At Architectural Review Night, they receive feedback on their portfolios from professional architects, including Northern Highlands Alumni.

New Jersey is the Top State Public School System in the Country

Education Week ranks New Jersey public schools the #1 state system in the nation. Source: Education Week. Quality Counts 2019: Grading the States. September, 2019.

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Leading the Country in School Achievement

Leading the Country in School Achievement: New Jersey public schools rank among the top 2 in the nation in academic achievement. Source: Education Week. Quality Counts 2019: Grading the States. June…

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Blistan, Spiller named to annual power lists

NJEA President Marie Blistan and Vice President Sean M. Spiller have been named to the 2020 Globe Power List of the top 100 political influencers in the state. Blistan earned…

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