Betty Kraemer, who served as president of NJEA from 1989 to 1993, passed away at home in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on April 4. Kramer also served as NJEA’s…
In February, our organizations issued a statement with recommendations on and goals for how we believe New Jersey’s public schools can emerge from the COVID-19 global pandemic and ensure the…
by NJEA President Marie Blistan Gov. Phil Murphy recently announced that his executive order allowing for remote instruction will expire at the end of this school year. That is another…
by Sean M. Spiller, NJEA vice president With the conclusions of Teacher Appreciation and National Nurses Weeks this month, it’s important to understand the significance of the celebration of those…
In March and April of 2020, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) installed a pedestrian crossing light at the intersection of Eggerts Crossing Road and Route 206 in Lawrenceville.…
Stop the Bleed programs in school settings saves lives By Kathryn Bates, MSN, RN, NCSN “Never become complacent.” These were the opening words of Southern Regional Superintendent Craig Henry’s annual…
By May 15, all nontenured teachers must be notified of re-employment. If the school board fails to notify nontenured teachers, they are entitled to continued employment for the next year.…
Did you know that placement on a salary guide is negotiable for members moving from one school district to another? According to Statute 18A: 29-9, “Whenever a person shall thereafter…
Students find their voices through speech and debate By David Yastremski During a normal year, one could stop on a Saturday at a random high school in New Jersey to…
NJEA announces the recipients of its Awards for Excellence in Communications. The awards program recognizes associations in three categories: Best Website, Best Newsletter and Most Effective Use of Communications Tools…