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…
By Alan Davson Anyone who has visited my class knows how much I love words. I talk about them so much that most people assume I must be an English…
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)…
By Asya Rhein The pattern started before summer The pattern did not begin in July. It appeared months earlier, quietly, in enrollment lists and course rosters. In STEM-aligned electives, girls…
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…
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…
Meet 2026-27 Ocean County ESP of the Year Cathy Cardinale By Kathryn Coulibaly For Cathy Cardinale, relationships with the students are everything. “I’m very close with all of the teachers…
By Melissa Tomlinson, president, Atlantic County Council of Education Associations The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has decided to tackle one of the toughest and most vital topics for…
How the Asbury Park School District prepares students for success beyond the classroom By Colleen Bartolotti Across the Asbury Park School District (APSD), educators are being empowered to create innovative…
By Jen Russ One in five students will struggle to read. Many students with reading challenges spend their elementary years flying under the radar, only drawing attention in upper elementary…