Spiller testifies on State Budget

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, NJEA President Sean M. Spiller testified before Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. During this testimony, Spiller praised the pro-public education budget while outlining several organizational…

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NJEA honors Sen. Ron Rice

NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson issued this statement today on the passing of Sen. Ron Rice. “We are saddened to learn…

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Teacher Caseen Gaines, the 2nd Vice President of the Hackensack Education Association, receives the Dr. Judith Owens Spirit Award. From left: NJEA MLR Committee Chair Tiffanie ThrBak, Gaines and Dr. Judith Owens.

NJEA Equity Alliance Conference fosters social justice advocates, honors activists 

At the NJEA Equity Alliance Conference on Jan. 13-14, NJEA provided opportunities for reflection and learning around social justice. The two-day event included a  vibrant opening session led by the…

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

NJEA is proud to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history, because women’s history is our history. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month all month long. …

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Governor Phil Murphy delivers the FY2024 Budget Address in Trenton on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (Edwin J. Torres/NJ Governor's Office).

NJEA statement on budget address

Today, Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a fiscal year 2024 budget that includes record funding for schools, a full pension payment, preschool expansion, support for student mental health and initial steps…

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Meet NJEA Executive Director Kevin Kelleher 

NJEA’s new executive director By Patrick Rumaker  This year, Kevin Kelleher became NJEA’s eighth executive director. Born and raised in Larchmont, New York, he is a product of the public…

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Graff Policastro appointed deputy executive director

The NJEA Executive Committee named Denise Graff Policastro the association’s newest deputy executive director. She is the first woman to hold this position. Graff Policastro has served as director of…

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Books can take you anywhere

Whether your next adventure is exploring the pyramids of Egypt or reading about the woman who sent man to the moon, reading can take you anywhere. For the 23rd year…

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