Read more about the article NJEA officers, community tour Restorative Justice Montclair
Tending the Farm to Table Garden.

NJEA officers, community tour Restorative Justice Montclair

As you enter Montclair High School, there is a feeling that something is different in the hallways. That’s what members of the Montclair community and NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller,…

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Greater Egg Harbor Regional EA member awarded athletics grant

Congratulations to Richard Adkisson from Oakcrest High School/Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for being awarded a $1,000 Athletics grant from NJEA/NEA Endorsed California Casualty Auto and Home Insurance. As…

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Read more about the article When the truth matters
Thanks to the collective efforts of LEA members and their partners in the community, the Lopatcong School District is now rid of a hostile work environment.

When the truth matters

Lopatcong EA breaks cycle of administrative abuse  by standing up and speaking out By Christy Kanaby  “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”  Though at…

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Read more about the article Bugg Foundation honors NJEA member Shan Byrd
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Bugg Foundation honors NJEA member Shan Byrd

NJEA member and New Brunswick teacher Shan Byrd received the Ella Baker Award from the Bugg Foundation at its Amistad Gala on Feb. 20 for her dedication to educating and…

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Read more about the article Exceptional Children Conference features LeDerick Horne
Keynote speaker LeDerick Horne signs a copy of his book, Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities, for Sharonda Tanner of the Orange Education Association.

Exceptional Children Conference features LeDerick Horne

Held in person for the first time since 2018, the usually biennial NJEA Exceptional Children Conference featured keynote speaker LeDerick Horne. Horne is a graduate of New Jersey public schools…

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Read more about the article Your summer reading list
Books and sunglasses on beach background

Your summer reading list

From the NJEA Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division Once again, we find ourselves in June realizing that “this was a year like none other.” It was the third straight year…

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Read more about the article NBC10 spotlights Cape May County educator for Teacher Appreciation Week
NBC10 anchors and reporters Erin Coleman and Keith Jones with Nicole DelCorio’s class.

NBC10 spotlights Cape May County educator for Teacher Appreciation Week

“We visit a lot of classrooms,” said Philadelphia’s NBC10 morning anchor Erin Coleman. “But we’ve never come across a teacher who prepared for our visit as much as Nicole DelCorio!” …

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Read more about the article An Earth Day extravaganza for the New Brunswick Community
Part of the day included cleaning up the koi pond.

An Earth Day extravaganza for the New Brunswick Community

NBEA leverages FAST grant for environmental activities   By Angel Boose  Earth Day brings a variety of exciting opportunities to focus on recycling, conserving energy, increasing plant growth, saving water…

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Read more about the article Rainbow Connection  celebrates PRIDE
Chaperones at the 11th annual GAYLA! an LGBTQIA+ Youth Alternative prom, co-hosted by Red Bank Regional High School and its Spectrum Group, Roxanne Judice, adviser. From left: Cole Callahan, Paul Savoia (Steve's husband), Steve Koumoulis, Kate Okeson, and Amy Moran.

Rainbow Connection celebrates PRIDE

By Amy Moran, Ph.D. and Kate Okeson  Parades, protests, and prom  Highly coordinated, citywide LGBT Pride celebrations in major metropolitan centers around the globe serve to make a big splash…

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