By Angel Boose The Union Township Education Association (UTEA) was awarded $75,000 as an NEA Safe and Just Schools grant recipient for the 2021-22 school year. The NEA Safe and…
By Sima Kumar In the summer of 2020, as a response to the George Floyd protests, the toppling of confederate statues, and the necessary and timely conversations about antiracism placed…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
…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…
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…
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…