Several years ago, when Hudson County Teacher of the Year Kimberley Madalena thought about activities that her Student Council could host at Washington Middle School in Harrison, she wanted to…
By Emma Cooper Language, without it, where would we be? Cafés mixing up our coffee orders, giving us hot coffee when we asked for iced, not knowing when to address…
By Betty Paolella For many, the past two years have changed how educators teach. Amidst this challenge a virtual platform has emerged, providing experiences unlike any other. What once was…
The culmination of a year-long social justice and racial equity journey By Lizandaa Alburg, Nikki Baker, Sue Butterfield, Lakresha Fresse and Carrie Odgers Lax “In the spring of 2020, we…
By the NJEA Pension Policy Committee New Jersey’s public pension systems have often been highlighted in the news as being severely underfunded year after year. Unlike many governors before him,…
NJEA is proud to offer a new series of virtual workshops and conversations on the topic of building a family. In Part 1 of this series, NJEA members share their experiences…
An entourage of well-wishers surprised Debbie DiJohn at Bunker Hill Middle School with news that she was selected as the Gloucester County Educational Support Professional of the Year. DiJohn serves…
by Amy Moran, Ph. D. & Kate Okeson This month’s column focuses on the “rainbow connection” between SEL competencies and their usefulness for approaching sensitive topics and important concerns in…
By Dr. Dawn Nichol-Manning I vividly recall when I was in middle school, sitting at my desk, and a VHS and television screen were placed in front of the class…
Many of our schools this year will be closed in the week leading up to Veterans Day. There are many ways to honor our veterans throughout the school year, but…