The Gloucester County Education Association (GCEA) welcomed educators across the county to the Sapphire Grand in Deptford on May 20 for its annual Member Appreciation Dinner, an evening dedicated to…
Meet Mercer County ESP of the Year Thea Burke Long before she entered a classroom as an educator, Thea Burke was a journalist. Originally from Los Angeles, she worked as…
By Patricia Dasaro When the Holmdel Township Board of Education moved to privatize custodial services, they framed it as a financial decision. For the members of the Holmdel Township…
Compiled by Rich Wilson As the summer season begins, many school staff find they have more time to devote to reading. But what to read? That’s where the NJEA Professional…
The problem with "mandatory" trainings By Denise Spina Like clockwork, at the start of every new school year, the training links arrive in your inbox. You already know the routine:…
By Thomas McHale Cherry Hill High School East junior Claire Ding sat in class waiting for the shelter-in-place drill to end. After almost an hour, it became clear that this…
By Marybeth Beichert and Sarah Favinger Rising health insurance costs for public employees in New Jersey have frequently been in the news in recent years, leading some government officials to…
What began as a simple act of kindness by one educator has grown into a powerful symbol of compassion, dignity and community at Bloomfield High School. Years ago, a teacher…
By Larry Abrams When I was a first-year teacher, a police officer caught me rooting through a dumpster behind my town’s library. I had scooped up books to grow my…
Learning that you may be affected by a reduction in force (RIF) can be intimidating, but NJEA has the resources and support to assist you navigate the process. If you receive a…