Read more about the article Closter EA partners with Rise Against Hunger to fight global hunger 
From left: Closter EA member Eileen Kennedy, Laurie Rechlin and Closter EA Vice President Joanne Iyo at the Gather for Good community service initiative.

Closter EA partners with Rise Against Hunger to fight global hunger 

The Closter Education Association (CEA) launched its inaugural Gather for Good community service initiative on Mach 2. The initiative aims to strengthen the bonds within the school community through collective…

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Read more about the article Mikie Sherrill’s commitment
Sherrill with Montclair State students

Mikie Sherrill’s commitment

Secure pensions, respect for educators, thriving schools By Aiat Oraby Candidate for governor, had an upbringing deeply rooted in service and commitment. Influenced by her grandfather, a World War II…

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A climate of support for our newest colleagues 

“Don’t go into education!” “Teaching is not the profession it once was!” “You should consider doing something else!” “It’s not worth it anymore to be a teacher!”  We’ve all heard…

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Classroom management practices from New Jersey teachers of the year

By Christine Girtain, Theresa Maughan, Joe Nappi, Angel Santiago and Stefanie Lachenauer  Research and experience are clear: one of the greatest indicators for educators’ long-term success and job satisfaction is…

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Tier 1 for Everyone

The fight for retirement dignity By Marybeth Beichert, Sarah Favinger and Michael Flynn  In a recent survey conducted for NJEA, members were clear about issues they want to prioritize as…

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Bus Safety Tips for Parents

For parents, it is comforting to know that the safety record for school buses is remarkable.  Thanks in large part to trained and vetted drivers, students traveling on a school…

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Read more about the article Ewing Township EA supports children’s dental health 
Ewing Township EA works with Laundry Depot and other community partners to help children develop a love of reading.

Ewing Township EA supports children’s dental health 

By Kathryn Coulibaly  On Feb. 20, Jesse Ambriz, a seventh-grade math teacher at Ewing’s Fisher Middle School, unloaded piles of books at the Laundry Depot of Ewing on North Olden…

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Read more about the article Member engagement leads to legislative wins
NJEA President Steve Beatty testifying last spring, while he was serving as NJEA vice president, on a bill to continue the pause on student growth objectives. NJPSA GR Director Debra Bradley also testified.

Member engagement leads to legislative wins

By Marybeth Beichert  In June, Gov. Phil Murphy once again showed his commitment to New Jersey’s public schools and educators as he signed his final budget into law.   The…

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Read more about the article Belleville Education Association brings all voices to the table to bargain a landmark agreement.  
The BEA bargaining team. From left: President Michael Mignone, Grievance Chair Kara Suttora, Ann Monahan, Charles Moran, Christine Hurta, Alison Joyce and Joy Alfano.

Belleville Education Association brings all voices to the table to bargain a landmark agreement.  

By David Yastremiski  The Belleville Education Association (BEA) recently settled a transformative agreement, built on the largest and most inclusive negotiations team in the association’s history, which led to the…

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