Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. It celebrates the culture and history of the Caribbean, Central and South America, Mexico, and…
Information is power and NJEA members know the importance of using their power to ensure the election of pro-public education and pro-union legislators. NJEA's new Election 2023 website provides members…
NJEA joined advocates across New Jersey today in lauding the selection of Tahesha Way to serve as lieutenant governor alongside Gov. Phil Murphy. Way, who was already serving in the…
Just as most New Jersey public school districts started the school year, several NJEA members and leaders took time on Sept. 6 to speak before members of the New Jersey…
NJEA is mourning the passing of former NJEA President Barbara Keshishian on Aug. 19. Keshishian, who served as an NJEA officer from 2001 to 2013, held the position of NJEA…
NJEA is proud to join with students, school employees, parents and others in congratulating the following NJEA members who have been named 2023-24 New Jersey County Teachers of the Year.…
Today, the School Employees Health Benefits Commission (SEHBP) released preliminary rates for the 2024 plan year, and the numbers are very encouraging for a new plan created three years ago…
A new law, signed by Governor Murphy on July 3, 2023, affords New Jersey public school employees with expanded reasons to use sick leave. Until now, the law only allowed…
“A win for students and working people” NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer, Petal Robertson, commended legislative leaders and Gov. Murphy for a budget…
NJEA provides sample contract language to local association leaders to help them negotiate the most beneficial contracts for our members. NJEA has updated the language on leaves to be more…