What are the ESP Pillars of Power?

by Andrew Lewis Every day, Educational Support Professionals (ESPs) keep schools running, support students in critical ways and build relationships that form the backbone of our education system. Yet too…

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When opera becomes real for students

By Argine Safari, Ph.D. A moment before the curtain  As my students and I gathered around the fountain in the Lincoln Center Plaza for a quick group picture before “Madama…

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Healthcare affordability starts at the hospital 

by Marybeth Beichert This past June, members from NJEA and NJREA joined forces with other public sector unions to rally for affordable health care. The timing was no accident considering…

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The NJEA Review enters its 100th year

by Patrick Rumaker The New Jersey Educational Review proposes at first to give a bird’s-eye view of the association’s past and present and then to keep the membership informed of…

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Clayton bus tour gets new employees ready for school

For decades, new employees in the Clayton Public School District prepare for the first day of school by taking a bus tour with veteran staff, administrators and union leaders. The…

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How Artificial Intelligence is changing the job hunt

By the NJEA Technology Committee  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to make huge changes to the workforce in the next few years. Beyond the hypotheticals about which jobs will be…

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Stillwater Township students take off on new walking path 

By Meghan Earley and Steve Tiberi Stillwater Township students love their outdoor time. As staff, we observed how movement positively impacts their focus, behavior and readiness to learn. While our…

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Read more about the article 2026 NJEA Celebration of Women honors educators
Linda Miller, Marie Blistan and Shihong Zhang were honored at the 2026 NJEA Celebration of Women.

2026 NJEA Celebration of Women honors educators

On April 11, NJEA held the fifth Celebration of Women at the Grove in Cedar Grove. More than 600 guests attended to honor influential women who have helped New Jersey’s…

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Read more about the article Sustainability grants take root in New Jersey schools
The team from Round Valley School in Clinton Township received a $10,000 grant to improve the school’s Eagle’s Nest Garden.

Sustainability grants take root in New Jersey schools

By Kristy Ranieri  Across New Jersey, sustainability is taking root in classrooms, schoolyards, cafeterias and communities thanks to educators with the vision and support to bring their ideas to life.…

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Read more about the article Organ donation unites Cranbury community 
Cathy Elliott and Lisa Csatari were able to see each other after their surgeries. Both are now home and recovering.

Organ donation unites Cranbury community 

By Kathryn Coulibaly By all accounts, Cranbury is a tight-knit community. But for health and physical education teacher Cathy Elliott, nothing could have prepared her for the generosity and support…

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