Stuttering Awareness Week is May 9-15

To someone who stutters, it is easier done than said. As the Stuttering Foundation notes, this play on words summarizes how the fear of speaking keeps may people from being…

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Read more about the article BookSmiles returns to NJEA Convention
Larry Abrahms presenting Booksmiles at the 2019 NJEA Convention.

BookSmiles returns to NJEA Convention

Those of us who teach in high-poverty districts typically have students whose reading levels are far below grade level. I created a nonprofit that can help fix this.    Since…

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Retire from your position, not your profession

The New Jersey Retirees’ Education Association (NJREA) is one of our nation’s largest and most effective organizations of retired educators, education support professionals, and community college staff and professors. It’s…

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NEA RA delegates head to Chicago

Some delegates will participate remotely Nearly 7,000 delegates attend the National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA RA). The delegates are charged with setting policy for the 3 million member organization.…

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Somerset Patriots and NJEA to honor A+ Educators

The A+ Educator program is designed to recognize the work of teachers and educational support professionals (ESPs) who provide an inclusive learning environment and engaging instruction, encourage lifelong learning, and…

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The 1913 Paterson Silk Strike: free books available

The American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark, also known as “Labor’s Schoolhouse,” has stood as a beacon of light on labor and immigrant studies since opening its doors in 1982.…

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New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning thanks educators

Offers discounts to this summer’s festival  The 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America, is recognizing educators who…

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