LGBTQIA + History Month

by Amy Moran, Ph. D. and Kate Okeson Why is LGBTQIA+ history important in school? October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. This month-long observance was initiated by Rodney Wilson, a High…

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Advocating for the profession early in your career

For most early career educators, the concept of political action may seem daunting. Many of us have been told “fly under the radar” or “keep your head down” until we…

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Nine New Jersey schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Sept. 21 recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including nine schools in New Jersey. The recognition is based on…

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Gov. Murphy in his own words

Gov. Phil Murphy has earned NJEA’s endorsement for reelection as governor because he is the pro-public education candidate. He has made education a top priority four years in a row,…

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NEA Foundation honors New Jersey educators

Even in these challenging times, and in response to them, New Jersey educators are taking advantage of the grant and fellowship opportunities offered by the NEA Foundation. One of the…

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Welcome to camp

…wait I thought this was computer class. By Samantha Selikoff Going to camp since I was 5 years old, I quickly adopted the themed days mentality when I became a…

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Making FAST friends in Bayonne

On a sun-soaked Saturday earlier this month, the Bayonne Education Association (BEA) volunteers joined the Bayonne Bridge Arts Festival, demonstrating that educators are just as dedicated out of their schools…

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Read more about the article NBTEA relieves food insecurity with Pride grant
With a mixture of funds from an NJEA Pride in Public Education grant and direct donations from NBTEA members, the local association distributed over 500 bags of food to families in the community.

NBTEA relieves food insecurity with Pride grant

By Beth Passner, North Brunswick Township Education Association president Every year, the North Brunswick Township Education Association sponsors events funded by NJEA Pride in Public Education grants that help our…

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Does your school district have lactation policy accommodations?

By Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq. Breastfeeding, while rewarding, is a challenging undertaking for many, and even more so when a new parent must navigate lactation schedules and policies while she is…

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Educators in the lead as a new school year begins

By Richard Wilson Since the time of Aesop, there has been some version of the old proverb about necessity being the mother of invention. If that is true, this school…

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