Gov. Murphy signs FY2021 Budget

Strong budget responsibly funds public education, pensions Gov. Murphy has signed the FY2021 budget. It was an unusual budget that covers only nine months, from Oct. 1, 2020 through June…

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NJEA statement on Legislature’s budget bill

NJEA’s officers, President Marie Blistan, Vice President Sean M. Spiller and Secretary-Treasurer Steve Beatty, issued this statement regarding the budget bill released by the New Jersey Legislature on Sept. 21,…

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NJEA officers’ statement on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing

NJEA’s officers, President Marie Blistan, Vice President Sean M. Spiller and Secretary-Treasurer Steve Beatty issued this statement mourning the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg earlier this evening:…

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Meet New Jersey’s 2020-21 County Teachers of the Year

t]NJEA is proud to join with students, school employees, parents and others in congratulating the 2020-21 New Jersey County Teachers of the Year. View award ceremony “Our schools rank number…

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Blistan named to Education Power 50

NJEA President Marie Blistan was named to the NJBIZ Education Power 50 list this week, coming in at #6.  The business-focused publication recognized her for leading NJEA through the educational…

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Murphy signs subcontracting bill

Ch. 78 and ESP Job Justice campaign gets final victory On Friday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-2303/A-4140, a pro-collective bargaining law that prevents subcontracting of ESP members’ jobs during the…

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NJEA testimony on FY21 revised budget

On behalf of NJEA’s 200,000 members, thank you for reading our testimony about the Fiscal Year 2021 budget.  From our perspective, there are many good things in this budget, including…

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NJ public schools again named best in the nation

For the second consecutive year, New Jersey's public schools have been named the best in the nation by Education Week.  “It’s an honor but not a surprise that our schools…

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During Pride Month, NJEA celebrates SCOTUS ruling

Court upholds LGBTQ employment rights As the nation celebrates Pride Month, the United State Supreme Court gave advocates for justice and equality a welcome but surprising ruling in favor of…

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