Big news: Pension Justice bills introduced

Bills would collapse five tiers into one, retore pension justice for all Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds Jackson introduced the bill. Following months of member organizing by NJEA members across the state,…

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An agent of change for students 

Meet 2024-25 NJ State Teacher of the Year Stefanie Lachenauer was one of those children who knew they would grow up to be a teacher. The oldest of three sisters,…

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Read more about the article NJEA statement on Secretary of Education nominee
As the children head to the bus for the field trip, the safety equipment on the bus keeps them safe from cars.

NJEA statement on Secretary of Education nominee

NJEA’s officers, President Sean Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Roberson released this statement following news reports that President-elect Trump has chosen former professional wrestling executive Linda McMahon…

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Read more about the article Wildfires and air quality: Guidance and resources for schools
Bushfires in tropical forest release carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and other greenhouse gases (GHG) that contribute to climate change.

Wildfires and air quality: Guidance and resources for schools

Wildfires are burning in many locations across New Jersey and drought conditions make it likely that more could begin. Smoke from wildfires can severely impact air quality, creating unhealthy conditions,…

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NJEA celebrates members who stepped up to run and lead

While most of the attention was focused on federal races, last Tuesday's election saw at least 230 NJEA members on ballots across New Jersey. They were running for offices from…

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Beatty elected NJEA president, Robertson to be vice president

Four to vie for secretary-treasurer in 2025 Current NJEA Vice President Steve Beatty has been elected by acclamation to serve as NJEA’s next president beginning Sept. 1, 2025. Current Secretary-Treasurer…

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Read more about the article NJEA Hipp Foundation awards more than $68,000 in new grants 
A previous Hipp Grant program from West Milford.

NJEA Hipp Foundation awards more than $68,000 in new grants 

NJEA believes that educators’ ingenuity should not be stifled by lack of funds. That’s why the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education has awarded another 10 grants,…

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NJ Educator Evaluation Task Force releases report

Recommends permanent elimination of SGOs and creation of implementation working group The New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force today submitted its report to Gov. Phil Murphy. The 13 members…

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