Shaping the future through inclusive pedagogy

Meet the NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassadors  Imagine classrooms across New Jersey where every student not only learns but truly sees themselves and others reflected in the curriculum. This powerful…

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NJEA members endorse Sherrill

NJEA officers: Sherrill has the intelligence, integrity and independence that voters want and New Jersey needs NJEA’s 125-member PAC Operating Committee tonight unanimously endorsed Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in the race…

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What new NJ teachers need to know about certification

Starting your teaching journey? Don’t miss these certification essentials  If you’re a new educator in New Jersey, understanding the certification process is essential for a successful start. Here are five…

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Meet New Jersey’s 2025-26 County Teachers of the Year

NJEA is proud to join with students, school employees, parents and communities across the state in congratulating the 2025-26 New Jersey County Teachers of the Year. “Each year, the County…

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NJEA win alert: NJDOE releases new evaluation guidance

Earlier this summer, the Legislature passed and Gov. Murphy signed an NJEA-backed law that continues the pause on student growth objectives (SGOs) for tenured educators. That pause will remain in…

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NEA Representative Assembly 2025 – NBI 39

The 2025 National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA RA) took place in Portland, Oregon from July 3 to July 6. The NEA RA is the highest decision-making body within NEA.…

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NJEA statement on President Trump’s Landmark Bill 

The majority Republican Congress delivered the president his tax bill, which is historic for the harm it will cause. While the president celebrated signing this bill on July 4, NJEA…

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Major victory on SGOs

Important progress on key pension bill After months of advocacy by thousands of NJEA members, two important bills have made their way to Gov. Murphy’s desk to be signed into…

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Read more about the article An academy for advocates 
A cohort of the inaugural class of academy participants gathered at NJEA Headquarters last month to learn more about how their individual personality type helps them understand and relate to their members.

An academy for advocates 

By Christy Kanaby  In early May, the inaugural class of NJEA’s New Presidents Academy (NPA) held its commencement ceremony, marking a new chapter for leaders from around the state who…

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