Read more about the article “I feel like I’m making such a difference in my community”
Salem County ESP of the Year Amy Tighe at the 2022 NJEA ESP Conference. From left: NJEA Vice President Steve Beatty, Tighe, NJEA President Sean M. Spiller.

“I feel like I’m making such a difference in my community”

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…

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Read more about the article Lakewood EA wins 2022 NJEA Jim George Collective Bargaining Award  
The Lakewood Education Association (LEA) is the 2022 winner of the NJEA Jim George Collective Bargaining Award. From left: NJEA Vice President Steve Beatty, NJEA UniServ Field Rep Mike Mannion, LEA member Kathy Hall, LEA President Kimberlee Shaw, LEA member Lisa Moody-Anderson, and NJEA Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson.

Lakewood EA wins 2022 NJEA Jim George Collective Bargaining Award  

For years, the Lakewood Education Association (LEA) has been advocating for its members and fighting for its students through challenging circumstances. Thanks to their fierce advocacy and hard work, they…

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Central Zone hosts Facebook Live

By Tracie Yostpille, UniServ field rep Are you doing anything on Tuesday night? If not, log into the Central Zone Facebook page at fb.me/njeacentral for “Central Talk Live.” These live…

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Read more about the article Team South opens house, empowers members
Members from the newly formed Region 3 enjoy conversation, barbecue and food truck offerings at the UniServ field office’s open house. Seated from left: Carmen Cooper, Katrina Squire, Sofia Capinha, and Sharita Stinson. Standing: CCCEA Vice President Laurie Gibson-Parker. See more photos at flickr.com/njea.

Team South opens house, empowers members

By Rodney Lane, NJEA Communications Consultant  A family picnic atmosphere served as an inspirational way to open a new UniServ office in Mount Laurel. The NJEA UniServ Region 3 field…

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You may be eligible for property tax relief

By Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq. New Jersey will provide property tax relief payments to eligible homeowners and renters through the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program. The…

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In my own words  

Bergen County ESP of the Year Eugene Wojna  By Eugene Wojna   I’m a teacher’s aide at Carlstadt Public School and go by “Mr. W.” because my last name is…

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Indigenous People’s Month 

November is Indigenous People’s Month, so let’s talk about how participating in the learning around Indigenous peoples connects to inclusive and culturally responsive education.   Something you may have varying…

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edTPA is almost gone! Now what?

By Victoria Gladstone Yes! The edTPA has nearly been eliminated! Is it time to celebrate? Not quite. As of press time, the state Legislature was still considering the terms of…

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NJ sends pro-education majority to Congress

Member support pushes 9 of 11 endorsed candidates to victory In a strong performance by pro-education candidates in New Jersey, nine out of 11 U.S. House candidates endorsed by NJEA…

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