By Kathryn Coulibaly For more than a year, Visions Federal Credit Union, one of NJEA’s partners in social justice work, has been supporting Paterson Public Schools Full Service Community Center…
Meet Ocean County ESP of the Year Nancy Jubert Nancy Jubert loves working with intermediate-age students. “They’re not the youngest, but they’re not the oldest. They are like a middle…
By Samantha Selikoff Giving back and performing acts of community service always provide important lessons and instill values in students. Making a difference does not need to mean donating money…
A Transformative Workshop By Tamar LaSure-Owens In a time when teaching is becoming increasingly multifaceted, educators are searching for innovative ways to connect with and uplift their students. This…
Over 150 members of the Middlesex Education Association (MEA), parents and representatives from other unions gathered Monday evening at Mountain View Park to rally for a fair contract settlement. Educators…
Meet NJEA ESP of the Year Mark Richards By Kathryn Coulibaly For 35 years, Mark Richards has been improving and enhancing the lives of students and staff in East Orange…
In 2002, the Amistad Mandate became law in New Jersey. The mandate calls for the history of African Americans to be taught from kindergarten through twelfth grade. In New Jersey,…
By Amy Moran, Ph. D. with Maika Schulman Good news! Delaware elected our country’s first (known) transgender person to Congress, 34-year-old Rep. Sarah McBride (D). McBride’s platform supports expanding access…
Maureen Kelly, the 2024 NJEA State ESP of the Year, has been nominated for the 2025 RISE Award. Kelly is a dedicated paraprofessional at Watchung Hills Regional High School, where…
The NJEA Justice and Equity Fellowship represents a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering NJEA members committed to advancing justice and equity. This fellowship is designed to develop NJEA members into…