Nominations for the NJSAA Teaching Award due April 1

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

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Sharing Network Foundation Scholarships available 

The Sharing Network Foundation has multiple scholarships available for graduating high school seniors. The scholarships are awarded to students who have been affected by organ and tissue donation and transplantation…

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Black History Month high school essay contest   

The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Minorities in the Profession Section (MIPS) is sponsoring an essay contest in celebration of Black History Month. New Jersey high school students are invited…

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Resources for Maternal Health Awareness Day, Jan. 23

Maternal Health Awareness Day (MHAD) is Jan. 23, 2024. This day was created to raise awareness of maternal mortality and educate women, physicians, and families about ways they can protect and…

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NJEA salutes the U.S. National Guard on their birthday

NJEA honors members who have served or are currently serving in the National Guard NJEA is proud to join in celebrating the United States National Guard on their 387th birthday…

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Membership Chairs: Use the Potential Member Reporting Form 

The Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act (WDEA), which became state law on May 18, 2018, requires boards of education to send local associations information about their respective members and potential members.  …

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Empower your students to promote safe driving  

Educators like you play a pivotal role in shaping responsible young drivers and passengers. Teenagers face the highest risk of motor vehicle crashes, with drivers aged 16 through 19 being…

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Honor a colleague on Veterans Day 

NJEA provides a special certificate of appreciation for members who have served in the U.S. military.   If you plan to present the certificate in person at an association meeting,…

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Help for educators affected by Maui wildfires   

Hawaii State Teachers Association members and staff on the island of Maui were affected by the raging wildfires that struck the historic town of Lahaina on Aug. 8. At least…

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