Apply for a tree-planting grant for your school or college

The Trees for Schools program is awarding $4.5 million in grants to New Jersey public school districts, county and state colleges, and universities to support tree planting on campuses statewide.…

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RIF resources for NJEA members  

Learning that you may be affected by a Reduction in Force (RIF) can be intimidating, but NJEA has the resources and support to assist you navigate the process.    If you…

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NJEA seeks distinguished service award nominations  

Do you know an individual or group that has made a significant contribution to public education in New Jersey? Nominations are now being sought for the 2025 NJEA Ruthann Sheer…

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Nominations open for ESP awards

NJEA will present the 2026 ESP of the Year Award to an NJEA member whose activities reflect the contributions of educational support professionals to public education. The purpose of the…

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Scholarships and Essay Contests from NJHOF

Limited time remains for Garden State students in grades 3-12 to apply for the annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Areté Scholarship and Essay Contests. Find details and deadlines below,…

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Are you interested in running for office? 

Do you want to learn more about running for public office and campaigning? Think about attending Ready to Run, offered by Rutgers’ Center for American Women and Politics. This year,…

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Celebrate International Women’s Day, Mar. 8

By Dana Lakins, Trenton Education Association Member, NJEA Women in Education Committee International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day to honor women’s rights and call for equal rights for all…

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Nominations for the NJSAA Teaching Award are due April 1

The New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance (NJSAA) Teaching Award recognizes innovation and creativity in teaching New Jersey studies on the elementary, middle, secondary, and college levels.  Submissions for the Teaching…

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Free minicourse on Israel and the Holocaust

The Littman Families Holocaust Resource Center at Rutgers University is hosting a free, three-session minicourse: Feb. 3, 10, and 24 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. A free professional development minicourse, “Israel and…

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