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…
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…
Event honors women and allies in education With energetic music and powerful messages of inspiration, NJEA hosted the second Celebration of Women on March 18, honoring women and allies in…
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, NJEA President Sean M. Spiller testified before Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. During this testimony, Spiller praised the pro-public education budget while outlining several organizational…
NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson issued this statement today on the passing of Sen. Ron Rice. “We are saddened to learn…
At the NJEA Equity Alliance Conference on Jan. 13-14, NJEA provided opportunities for reflection and learning around social justice. The two-day event included a vibrant opening session led by the…
NJEA is proud to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history, because women’s history is our history. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month all month long. …
Today, Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a fiscal year 2024 budget that includes record funding for schools, a full pension payment, preschool expansion, support for student mental health and initial steps…
NJEA’s new executive director By Patrick Rumaker This year, Kevin Kelleher became NJEA’s eighth executive director. Born and raised in Larchmont, New York, he is a product of the public…
The NJEA Executive Committee named Denise Graff Policastro the association’s newest deputy executive director. She is the first woman to hold this position. Graff Policastro has served as director of…