Learning blooms with the NJ Hall of Fame

Fresh perspectives and insightful growth opportunities await students and educators alike at the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) at American Dream this spring!  New exhibits Following Charlie Puth’s WhitneyHouston-inspired…

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Nominations open for ESP awards

NJEA will present the 2027 ESP of the Year Award to an NJEA member whose activities reflect the vital contributions of educational support professionals to public education. The award recognizes…

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Passaic County celebrates unsung student heroes

Honoring Passaic County students whose resilience and character carve lasting paths of integrity by Kimberly Crane On March 25, 2026, West Milford High School hosted the fourth annual Passaic County…

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Read more about the article Every student deserves a world language
Hernandez poses with world language students at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. Hernandez believes that learning a world language is not a luxury. It is a critical skill that helps give students a global edge.

Every student deserves a world language

By Javier A. Hernandez   A global imperative  New Jersey takes pride in preparing students for college, careers and active citizenship. However, one crucial aspect of that preparation still lacks…

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The power of pausing

By Glen Coleman  Sometimes the best thing to do in class is “nothing.” Everything in my life was saying the opposite: Go! Go! Go! But I failed to appreciate what the science was saying: provide…

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Read more about the article From the Military to Millbridge Elementary
Alexis “Lexi” Macanis holds a falcon while deployed in Saudi Arabia.

From the Military to Millbridge Elementary

By Kathryn Coulibaly  Alexis “Lexi” Macanas was ready for a change. Originally from North Carolina, she had joined the military out of high school for financial security and to see…

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Read more about the article The Jersey Shore is their classroom 
Field experiences are a vital part of the curriculum at MATES. Students and staff enjoy the opportunity to build connections between the classroom and the environment.

The Jersey Shore is their classroom 

By Kathryn Coulibaly On a beautiful but blustery day during the 2025 hurricane season, about 25 students huddled together for protection against the wind on an otherwise empty beach on…

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Read more about the article The New York Giants celebrate NJEA Members 
Stacey Sweeny was joined by her bundled-up entourage. 

The New York Giants celebrate NJEA Members 

By Steve Priolo, NJEA External Partnerships NJEA’s two-year partnership with the New York Giants culminated in a very special day for Mark Richards, recipient of the NJEA-NY Giants Educator of…

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NJ Hall of Fame springs into learning 

The New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream offers a variety of resources and opportunities for educators.  Curriculum compliant field trips Inspire your students with exhibits that motivate them…

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