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Hussain and Anjanae Haqq with their family. From left: Hussain, Qawiyya, Ayana, Anjanae, Naabiah, and Aliyy.

Watch “PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools”

By Hussain Haqq Being the parent of three intelligent, confident, strong young ladies, we have been very blessed to score on the lower end of the Adverse Childhood Experiences study…

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NJEA member, staff recognized as millennials to watch

Insider NJ named one NJEA member and two NJEA staff members on their Insider NJ Power 100: Millennials edition, a list which details the work of young people who’ve made…

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An educator shares his mental health story

By Brian Bigden I had just finished what should have been a glorious breakfast at the Pancake House in Green Bay, Wisconsin after going to see my beloved Packers and…

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Create a “Cool Down” Bookbag

You’re right in the middle of a lesson and you have the students’ attention. You feel like they understand the concept. Students are raising their hands, adding onto what you’re…

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A day in the life at Sussex County Technical School

Meet Brian Ward, auto shop teacher and local president By Kathy Coulibaly It’s 7:10 a.m. and Brian Ward, automotive technical instructor, is on cafeteria duty. He greets students and colleagues alike with…

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Back to school night – flip it!

Have meaningful conversations with parents and save the day-to-day routine talk for an email By Jennifer Caputo The thought of another typical Back-to-School Night pained me. I remembered all the…

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One lunch duty at a time

Hamilton Township paraprofessionals fight hunger By Kathryn Coulibaly, NJEA staff For Lorraine Von Hess, hunger has no place in a child’s life. On breakfast duty three years ago, Von Hess,…

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