Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his 2023 State of the State address today, highlighting his administration’s efforts to increase equity and justice for all New Jersey residents. He emphasized his commitment…
By Sarah Favinger and Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq. It is no secret that the country is currently experiencing educator shortages. As part of the response to this shortage, the state passed…
Trenton names school after educational support professional There are schools named after presidents, governors and other historic figures. There are even schools named after teachers and administrators. But this year,…
NJ eliminates edTPA requirement Earlier today, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill to eliminate edTPA as a requirement for teacher certification in New Jersey, a top priority for NJEA for…
NJEA representatives seek your input With support from NJEA, Gov. Murphy signed Executive Order No. 309 on Nov. 11 to establish the Task Force to Address Public School Staff Shortages…
NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson, have each been elected by acclamation to a second term in their offices, which will run…
NJEA President Sean M. Spiller was the guest of honor at Push to Walk’s 15th anniversary celebration gala on Sept. 29. The mission of Push to Walk is to provide…
by Daniel R. Dowdy, Esq. Under the New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act, it is unlawful for a school board to change the negotiated pay schedule for employees without warning, and…
NJEA honored the 2022-23 Frederick L. Hipp grant recipients, the 2022 NJEA County Educational Support Professionals (ESPs)of the Year; Nancy Cogland, the 2022 NJEA ESP of the Year; the 2022-23…
Meet Salem County ESP of the Year Amy Tighe For Amy Tighe, 2022 Salem County Educational Support Professional (ESP) of the Year, family is everything. Although she started her career…