The future of Snow Days

By Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq. Snow days bring up nostalgic memories of childhood for many. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, not everyone will be so lucky as to enjoy frolicking in…

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NJEA President Marie Blistan addresses the NJEA Equity Alliance Weekend. The conference was held virtually.

ESPs: The heroes of our school communities

Educational support professionals (ESP) are truly the unsung heroes of our school communities. No one who works in public education receives the respect and recognition they deserve, but that is…

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Education is political

By Jonathan Lancaster In every facet, education is political. The outcomes of elections determine your school board’s policies, your school district’s budget, who becomes your superintendent, your content standards, your…

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Statewide standardized tests hinder educational equity

By Dr. Christine Miles Last spring, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) sought a federal waiver to suspend…

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Health and Safety Protections During COVID-19

By Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, NJEA and its local associations have been advocating tirelessly to protect the health and safety of their members. Part…

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Cumberland County EA hosts Virtual Family Craft Night

By Mildred Johnson, Cumberland County Education Association President The CCCEA used a NJEA PRIDE Grant to create a “Virtual Family Craft Night” for 100 families! With the help of our…

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Healing-centered schools

By Amanda Adams Imagine pulling into a school parking lot and seeing a garden full of flowers, fruit and vegetables, a spacious playground and well-paved walkways to several building entrances.…

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ETEA protects members’ health benefits

On Oct. 22, the Evesham Township Education Association (ETEA) saved its paraprofessionals’ health benefits. Earlier in the month, the Evesham Township School District informed the paraprofessionals that their hours were…

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