Fall is the perfect time of year—not just for the start of the school season, but also for the arrival of the new Read Across America calendar! With a unique…
NJEA’s Read Across New Jersey (RANJ) program has created a new $500 grant empowering local associations to engage with their communities around literacy. Local presidents and PRIDE chairs are encouraged…
Students in New Jersey deserve a great public education that inspires them to love reading. It is also important that students feel prepared for success in our diverse communities. Read…
RANJ grant idea examples Partner with a town or county library to distribute books for winter break with crafts and fun activities. Host a spaghetti dinner where the cost of…
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…
“Time Out for Black Lives” is the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference's (MAAC) effort to bring attention to the greatness of black culture. It is a website where college basketball student-athletes…
Welcome back to school! Believe it or not, it’s already time to start thinking about your Read Across New Jersey plans for the year in support of the National Education…
To conclude our celebration of National Reading Month, NJEA hosted a live Q & A event with acclaimed children’s author—and Super Bowl Champion—Malcolm Mitchell. NJEA members learned more about Malcolm’s…
When it comes to rising to meet a challenge, New Jersey students are never ones to shy away. Educators and students in three New Jersey schools proved that once again…
Looking for some ideas to celebrate Read Across America Day this year? Check out these nine great ideas from NEA. While there, you will also find book recommendations and other…