Read more about the article The grant effect: Ten years of partnership transforming New Jersey’s schools
Students and staff at Millbridge Elementary School celebrate the completion of a 10,000-gallon rain garden with a communitywide Earth Day event.

The grant effect: Ten years of partnership transforming New Jersey’s schools

By Kristy Ranieri  What is the magic formula to inspire schools to take action on sustainability?  For the past decade, Sustainable Jersey for Schools has been working to answer that…

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Read more about the article The power of veteran staff collaboration
VSAT members Pamela Wilson, Christine Kratzel and Marlena Karipidis collaborate during district professional development time to plan initiatives supporting new staff.

The power of veteran staff collaboration

VSAT’s commitment to supporting all school staff and strengthening school communities  By Stephanie Brown Tarnowski, Ph.D.  In the Mount Olive Township School District, the Veteran Staff Advisory Team (VSAT) has…

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Read more about the article Teaching the human story
Crimoli with her students and Holocaust survivor Ruth Rosenfeld on a visit to Chhange

Teaching the human story

Making meaning of the mandates in NJ classrooms By Francine Pfeffer and Stacy Schiller  Implementing New Jersey’s multiple curricular mandates presents opportunities for educators to integrate curricula representative of our…

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Read more about the article From classrooms to college halls: How a community partnership is shaping the future of third graders in Pleasantville
Third graders measure liquids under Dr. Terri-Lynn Hamby’s guidance.

From classrooms to college halls: How a community partnership is shaping the future of third graders in Pleasantville

By Tamar LaSure-Owens In a pioneering initiative that sets a new precedent for educational collaboration, third-grade students from Leeds Avenue School in Pleasantville recently made history as the first elementary…

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Read more about the article Buena Regional support staff overcome major challenges to settle contract
Anthony Angelozzi, standing, is the NJEA UniServ consultant who assisted the Buena team settle their contract. Seated from left: Annette Ralph, Doris Robinson and Dawn Boyle holding a copy of their new contract.

Buena Regional support staff overcome major challenges to settle contract

By Kathryn Coulibaly  The Buena Regional Support Staff Association (BRSSA) faced an existential threat. After internal turmoil, including going without a local president for a while, the association was at…

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Freehold teacher honored with Fulbright, TUMI USA award

A+ Effort Dr. Angello Villarreal, a Spanish teacher at Freehold Township High School and RAISE Academy, has been recognized with two prestigious honors: the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program…

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Read more about the article Fort Lee students get crafty with Hipp grant 
Fort Lee teacher Kimberly Bouchard works with members of the Yarn Crafters Club.

Fort Lee students get crafty with Hipp grant 

By Kathryn Coulibaly  Fort Lee Middle School teacher Kimberly Bouchard says she was just “along for the ride” when one of her students came up with the idea for an…

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Tricks and Tips for Halloween Safety

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for a child.  Everything that is forbidden—staying up late, parading around the neighborhood in scary costumes, begging for candy…

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Making time for others  

Meet Sussex County ESP of the Year Donna Caputo By Kathryn Coulibaly   Donna Caputo must have an inexhaustible source of energy. It’s the only way to explain the fact…

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Read more about the article Closter EA partners with Rise Against Hunger to fight global hunger 
From left: Closter EA member Eileen Kennedy, Laurie Rechlin and Closter EA Vice President Joanne Iyo at the Gather for Good community service initiative.

Closter EA partners with Rise Against Hunger to fight global hunger 

The Closter Education Association (CEA) launched its inaugural Gather for Good community service initiative on Mach 2. The initiative aims to strengthen the bonds within the school community through collective…

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