Meet NJEA Executive Director Kevin Kelleher 

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…

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Graff Policastro appointed deputy executive director

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…

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Books can take you anywhere

Whether your next adventure is exploring the pyramids of Egypt or reading about the woman who sent man to the moon, reading can take you anywhere. For the 23rd year…

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Celebrating Black History Month

NJEA is proud to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans who have helped shape our history. Sean M. SpillerNJEA PRESIDENT It is important that our students see themselves…

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State task force to address public school staff shortages  

With support from NJEA, Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 309 on Nov. 11 to establish the Task Force to Address Public School Staff Shortages across New Jersey. The…

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Elimination of edTPA a victory for all members 

On Dec. 16, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill to eliminate edTPA as a requirement for teacher certification in New Jersey. The signing of S-896 was welcome news not only…

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NAACP and NJEA: Move Mary Bennett nomination for SBOE

The NAACP and NJEA expressed disappointment that the Senate Judiciary Committee held the the nomination of Mary Bennett for New Jersey State Board of Education yesterday. Bennett, who was nominated on Sept.…

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