Managing secondhand trauma as educators By Dr. Alexandra Glover-Candee and Dr. Lauren Delisio Across the United States, educators are faced with a wide variety of challenges. These challenges are ever…
A journey fueled by teachers, language and hope By Alejandro Mejía I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, a Caribbean paradise full of warmth, rhythm and tradition, but…
Meet 2025-26 NJ State Teacher of the Year Gillian Ober By Kathryn Coulibaly Gillian Ober can pinpoint the exact moment she knew that teaching was for her. “I was standing…
After six years of inactivity brought on by the pandemic, Montclair State University has reactivated its Future Educators Association (FEA) chapter, launching with an impressive turnout at its Welcome Back…
By Dawn Howlen Professional development has historically focused on classroom teachers, but schools function as interconnected ecosystems where teachers and educational support professionals (ESPs) such as paraprofessionals, nurses, counselors, bus…
By Ellie Hyland The Manchester Township School District (MTSD) is unique as it directly neighbors the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The close partnership between MTSD and JB-MDL has provided such wonderful…
The New Jersey Hall of Fame has renewed its Areté Scholarship Fund, expanding opportunities for high school seniors across the state. With support from a generous grant by ADP, six…
Meet Monmouth County ESP of the Year Dolan Williams By Kathryn Coulibaly For Dolan Williams, a custodian at Bradbury Elementary School in Asbury Park and the 2025-26 Monmouth County ESP…
The NJEA Justice and Equity Fellowship represents a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering NJEA members committed to advancing justice and equity. This fellowship is designed to develop NJEA members into…
November marks Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a time to honor the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples not only during this month but throughout the year.…