NJEA Jim George Collective Bargaining Summit Workshops

1.  All About Bargaining for ESP This workshop will focus on important bargaining issues from an ESP perspective.  Topics will include compensation, health benefits, and non-compensation issues. 2.  Bargaining Strategies…

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Read more about the article Achieving her dream of a career in education
Jersey City Para-Professional Association President Samantha Pelletreau (left) at an association-sponsored holiday food distribution.

Achieving her dream of a career in education

Meet Hudson County ESP of the Year Samantha Pelletreau  Hudson County ESP of the Year Samantha Pelletreau has always loved working with children. Growing up, she was the go-to person…

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Read more about the article Revolution 250 and living history in the social studies classroom 
TCNJ student Max Shumylo at the Battle of Red Bank reenactment in National Park, Gloucester County. Photo by Jeff Bross.

Revolution 250 and living history in the social studies classroom 

By Maxim Shumylo From Historic New Bridge Landing in North Jersey to Red Bank Battlefield in South Jersey, our state has a rich Revolutionary War history. In recognition of this,…

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Teaching about the Vietnam War 

Through their organization, “Thanking Vietnam Veterans in Barnegat,” Thy Cavagnaro and her husband Jimmy offer interactive presentations to students statewide about her experiences as a Vietnam refugee. They teach students…

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