Hazing new educators must stop

Expectations for new educators are setting them up for failure By Jonathan Lee Lancaster   There exists a terrible reality in many schools: new educators are expected to do it all. In…

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Read more about the article Every child, every voice, every battle for equity 
Amy Andersen, Cole, and his mother, Stephanie Renart.

Every child, every voice, every battle for equity 

By Amy T. Andersen  As a teacher of the Deaf and teacher of American Sign Language (ASL), advocating for every child’s right to their culture and identity has always been…

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Read more about the article A new strategy brings major success in Sparta
Some attendees and community supporters from the Stop Raising Taxes Campaign Rally held on Oct. 29, 2023.

A new strategy brings major success in Sparta

By Kathryn Coulibaly  The 2022 school board election in Sparta brought unwelcome changes to education in the district. After endorsing pro-public education candidates who were ultimately unsuccessful in their bid…

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Educators who rock recognized on local radio stations

Once again, NJEA has partnered with Beasley Media New Jersey Group for the Teachers Who Rock/Teachers Who Make Magic program. These programs recognize 72 outstanding teachers and three Educational Support…

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Prioritizing the needs of special education students

Respecting the staff who serve them By Jamaya Newton  Special education plays a vital role in catering to the unique needs of students, ensuring they receive tailored support for their…

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Read more about the article Advocating for students as the school attendance officer 
Camden EA President Dr. Keith Benson with 2023 Camden County ESP of the Year Pamela Clark.

Advocating for students as the school attendance officer 

Meet Pamela Clark, 2023 Camden County ESP of the Year  Pamela Clark has held many educational support professional positions in New Jersey’s public schools. She’s been an instructional assistant, secretary,…

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Best apps and links for travel

By Sabina Ellis and Lori Lalama Do you tend to get overwhelmed with making arrangements for travel? Finding the best flights, best time to travel and the top hotel accommodations…

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Instructional coaching as a transformative experience

By Richard Wilson Many school districts have turned to instructional coaching as an intensive individualized professional development experience for teachers, leading to better teaching and increased student learning.   Like…

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