By Linda Miller In an era where we are continuously fighting for union rights, member protections and equitable workplaces, one truth is becoming clearer than ever: advocacy requires stamina. And…
Meet 2026-27 Ocean County ESP of the Year Cathy Cardinale By Kathryn Coulibaly For Cathy Cardinale, relationships with the students are everything. “I’m very close with all of the teachers…
By Melissa Tomlinson, president, Atlantic County Council of Education Associations The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has decided to tackle one of the toughest and most vital topics for…
How the Asbury Park School District prepares students for success beyond the classroom By Colleen Bartolotti Across the Asbury Park School District (APSD), educators are being empowered to create innovative…
By Jen Russ One in five students will struggle to read. Many students with reading challenges spend their elementary years flying under the radar, only drawing attention in upper elementary…
By Taya Ros Promoting a positive school climate In 1994, the New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) launched its Violence Prevention Training Initiative, and the first conflict resolution training courses…
There is nothing more gut-wrenching than watching colleagues stand in front of a board of education meeting and plead for the job they have spent years dutifully performing. The sheer…
The NEA Foundation has awarded 2025 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year Gillian Ober the 2027 Travelers Awards for Teaching Excellence. Ober is among 43 educators from across the…
At the NJHOF, we believe in helping educators and their students achieve their highest potential. Through educator recognition, student learning programs and professional development opportunities, NJHOF is proud to partner…
By Kathryn Coulibaly Meet 2026-27 Middlesex County ESP of the Year Mark Palmieri As a district computer technician, Mark Palmieri knows his way around the district. “I’m one of…