Read more about the article Your Story Matters
A spirited celebration at the end of the Color Run, marking the conclusion of a fun and successful day.

Your Story Matters

By Alyssa Guagenti and Peggy Widgren  The Your Story Matters movement at Jefferson Township Middle School has grown from a local initiative into a powerful statewide cause that aims to…

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Read more about the article Turning empathy into social action with TEEEM
Ted Opderbeck, a Waldwick High School social studies teacher, visits The GRACE Academic Center in Kisii, Kenya six years after starting his work with them through TEEEM.

Turning empathy into social action with TEEEM

By Theodore Opderbeck  It’s 6:55 a.m. on a cold, dark winter morning, yet much to my delight, I have 12 high school students sitting in my classroom waiting eagerly for…

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Read more about the article Holocaust education trip challenges and inspires
Each year, the Holocaust Education tour group quickly creates a deep connection. The 2023 tour group, pictured here, continues to hold reunions.

Holocaust education trip challenges and inspires

By Kathryn Coulibaly  Every year for the past 25 years, Maud Dahme boards a flight to Europe in July. Dahme, the current chair of New Jersey’s Commission on Holocaust Education,…

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Read more about the article Plainfield EA brings home groundbreaking contract 
PEA First Vice President Melissa Logan, President Keith Coston and Second Vice President Lori Davis stand proud at Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School.

Plainfield EA brings home groundbreaking contract 

By Kathryn Coulibaly  Bargaining a new contract in 2023 and 2024 was personal for the Plainfield bargaining teams. The school community, which includes more than 14 buildings, 1,300 all-inclusive association…

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Read more about the article Making music and advocating for members 
Camden County ESP of the Year Rose Casey poses with her cherished saxophone, which she plays with the band students.

Making music and advocating for members 

Meet 2024 Camden County ESP of the Year Rose Casey Rose Casey became a proud union member when she was 17 years old. When she graduated from high school, her…

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Bergen County EA hosts fall family gathering

By Rodney Lane, NJEA Communications consultant The Bergen County Education Association (BCEA) held its 2024 'Family Gathering' at Van Saun County Park in Paramus earlier this month.  This amazing event…

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Lakewood Education Association hosts Trunk or Treat

By Rodney Lane, NJEA consultant The Lakewood Education Association hosted approximately 950 children and their family members at an annual Trunk or Treat event. Trunk or Treat events are an…

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Read more about the article Using her strength and skills to benefit others
Middlesex County ESP of the Year Susan Waldron was honored by NJEA’s officers at the 2024 NJEA ESP Conference. From left: Vice President Steve Beatty, Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson, Susan Waldron and President Sean M. Spiller.

Using her strength and skills to benefit others

Meet Middlesex County ESP of the Year Susan Waldron  Susan Waldron does not do things by half-measures. Instead, she goes into every situation with her whole heart to help those…

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