By Jenn Barbera I am a self-contained special education teacher. In my classroom, I incorporate life skills in many ways; from cooking, to cleaning, to running a coffee cart. But…
Irvington Education Association bargains a breakthrough agreement By David Yastremski Marked by impasse and mediation—the Irvington Education Association (IEA) bargained a settlement that led to the association becoming a finalist for…
NJEA honored award-winning educational support professionals (ESPs) at the NJEA ESP and Health and Safety Conference on Feb. 8. The conference itself was Feb. 7-9. 2025 NJEA ESP of the…
Meet the 2024-25 Sussex County ESP of the Year Alice O’Connor Education was always the plan for Alice O’Connor, a paraprofessional with students who have learning language disabilities (LLD) at…
To someone who stutters, many things in life are easier done than said—the opposite of the old adage. As the Stuttering Foundation notes, this play on words summarizes how the…
When politicians set bad policies or promote misinformation, or organizations seek to undermine our union, NJEA’s Center for Honesty in Education aims to provide you with the information you need…
For more conference photos visit flickr.com/njea/albums The NJEA Educational Support Professionals Committee with NJEA officers and this year's honorees. NJEA ESP of the Year Mark Richards addresses the ESP and…
The Trees for Schools program is awarding $4.5 million in grants to New Jersey public school districts, county and state colleges, and universities to support tree planting on campuses statewide.…
By Jamaya Newton What is the World Peace Game? The World Peace Game is a multitiered, three-dimensional role-playing game, originally designed for fourth grade students, that simulates real-world geo-political and…
Learning that you may be affected by a Reduction in Force (RIF) can be intimidating, but NJEA has the resources and support to assist you navigate the process. If you…