NJEA honors higher education members

NJEA names faculty, ESP and administrative members of the year Since 2018, NJEA has honored the work of our higher education members from the faculty, educational support professional (ESP), and…

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NJEA: Hanover Twp. proposed policy is discriminatory, dangerous

NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson, issued this statement in support of the New Jersey attorney general’s action to block implementation of…

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Nontenured? Know your rights and responsibilities

By May 15, all nontenured teachers must be notified of reemployment. If the school board fails to notify nontenured teachers, they are entitled to continued employment for the next year. …

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Changing school districts? Salary guide placement is negotiable 

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…

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2023 NJEA Election Results

NJEA members have elected state and county representatives to the NJEA Executive Committee, NJEA Delegate Assembly (and Alternates), and NEA Representative Assembly in some counties and units, as well as…

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NJEA statement on Rutgers strike

NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson, issued this statement in support of striking faculty and staff at Rutgers University:“We stand in solidarity…

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46 Projects Funded Focus on Sustainability in NJ Schools and Districts

$2 million provided by NJEA to support grants funded through the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program Sustainable Jersey for Schools announced the 46 New Jersey public schools and districts selected…

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Bill would boost educator tax credits 

With national attention on addressing staffing shortages across public education, a bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker offers one sound approach to make entering and remaining in the profession…

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NJEA statement on S-2 relief funds

NJEA President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson released this statement following the passage of S-3732/A-5328. When signed into law, it will provide $102 million…

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