25 years of pride and progress
By Chris Cannella and Karen Cubberly Throughout the history of NJEA, progress has never been static. It is a continuous, living movement shaped by the educators, educational support professionals and
NJEA Rainbow Alliance Committee shares LGBTQIA+ resources by age
The NJEA Rainbow Alliance Committee has compiled age-appropriate LGBTQIA+ resources for educators.
These resources were assembled by former and current members of NJEA’s Rainbow Alliance Committee and have not all been screened by NJEA or other members of the committee. Websites, book editions, links etc. are subject to change at any time.
NJEA Review Columns
The power of the plus:
Why we don’t have to be the same to fight side by side by Steven Koumoulis Civil rights activist Audre Lorde once said, “You do not have to be me
Rainbow Connection celebrates Susan M. Waldron for women’s history month
By Amy Moran, Ph.D. This Women’s History Month, let’s celebrate Susan M. Waldron, a 20-year New Jersey educator, currently working in North Brunswick Township where she is an elementary school
Mentorship Matters
By Amy Moran, Ph.D. I’ll never forget the day, some 10 years ago, when a Muslim sophomore and her girlfriend came to an after-school GSA meeting where I was the
Hopes and dreams for LGBTQIA+educators, students and families
Workshops and networking opportunities for educators seeking more inclusive and enriching schools for all students, including LBGTQIA+ students, were offered at the 2025 NJEA Convention. “Standing Up for Transgender and
Two-Spirit histories and present-day erasures
by Amy Moran, Ph.D. It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Month, and we acknowledge and honor the existence of trans, nonbinary and Two-Spirit people who have existed throughout history in the U.S. and
Holding on to our humanity
LGBTQIA+ History Month and beyond By Amy Moran, Ph. D In 1820, German-Jewish playwright Heinrich Heine wrote: “This was but a prelude; where they burn books, they ultimately burn people.”
Holding power
Start strong and stay aware By Amy Moran, Ph.D. and Allison Connolly Welcome back! As we begin the 2025-26 school year, wonderful possibilities exist for deepening our practice as educators
LGBTQIA+ Archives
- During Pride Month, NJEA celebrates SCOTUS ruling - June 19, 2020
- What’s LGBTQ got to do with it? - June 1, 2020
- Supporting LGBTQ+ students and families in the classroom - Feb. 1, 2020
- US Supreme Court hears cases that affect LGBTQ+ rights in employment - Jan 1, 2020
- Members lead the conversation at NJEA LGBTQIA+ conference - Dec. 1, 2019
- LGBT and disability inclusion bill passes Senate and Assembly - Feb. 1, 2019
- The singular 'they' - Jan. 1, 2019
- SOGI Committee holds first miniconference on LGBTQIA+ matters - Nov. 1, 2018
- Making schools safer for transgender students - Dec. 1, 2017