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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Read more about the article A game changer for physical education  
Students at Washington Township’s elementary schools use Heart Zones heart rate monitors during physical education classes to actively explore the connection between cardiovascular exercise and heart health.

A game changer for physical education  

Hipp Foundation Grant Spotlight   By Kathleen Erbe   Thanks to a generous grant from the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education, Washington Township elementary schools in…

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