Meet 2022 Monmouth County ESP of the Year Michael Byers Michael Byers, head custodian at Asbury Park’s Martin Luther King Jr. Upper Elementary School, is arguably one of the hardest-working…
Meet 2022 Hudson County ESP of the Year Joanne Burti Seitz Thirty-two years ago, Joanne Burti Seitz was a young widow with two small children. She needed a job…
By: Katy Z. Lynch It's August, and our schedules have been posted. Now comes the influx of texts from my teacher friends: “What period do you have lunch?” and “When…
By Dr. Robert Goodman Educational support professionals (ESPs) have a proven track record of working well with students, inspiring and motivating them. However, there are far too many cases in…
How mandates create the harmony for The Consortium and the soundtrack of inclusive education in New Jersey by Lizandaa Alburg In April 2022, the National Education Association awarded…
Amazon Labor Union takes on a giant, represents a new generation of workers By Kathryn Coulibaly To hear Christian (Chris) Smalls and Derrick Palmer tell the story, they were just…
It’s that time of year when educators start making plans for 2023-24. Those looking to add some special projects or programs to the mix now have a funding option. The…
According to the US Department of Defense, military families move every two to three years on average, and military children change schools an average of six to nine times from the…
By Joyce Farr, Women in Education Committee, GCEA Equity Committee Chair The Menstrual Movement is not just pivotal but is a priority in the struggle for gender equality. Period poverty…
By James Frazier An indispensable part of every student's educational success comes from the work of the unsung heroes of our school communities. These are our education support professionals, known…