A heart for her students, a love for her community 

Meet 2026-27 Mercer County ESP of the Year Shimica Mayfield by Kathryn Coulibaly For Shimica Mayfield, serving Trenton’s students is a passion and a family legacy. A proud mother of…

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Harnessing the power of member voice

NJEA Member Surveys and its mission to strengthen unions By Matt Stagliano In a justice-centered union like NJEA, members must drive the organization's direction. Union leaders must use intentional, strategic systems…

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Collaboration meets creativity:

Combining research and fun to unlock the language of math for Multilingual Learners By Jenna Maneri and Kimberly Cook In many classrooms across New Jersey, educators are welcoming Multilingual Learners (MLs)…

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2027 Areté Scholarship Program Expansion

The New Jersey Hall of Fame has renewed its Areté Scholarship Fund, expanding opportunities for high school seniors across the state. With support from a generous grant by ADP, six…

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Building a culture of belonging

NJEA partners with Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools to promote inclusive school communities By Katie Telschow What does true inclusion look like in a school? Simply put, it looks like…

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Walking for the work: How movement fuels our union power

By Linda Miller In an era where we are continuously fighting for union rights, member protections and equitable workplaces, one truth is becoming clearer than ever: advocacy requires stamina. And…

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