Hipp Foundation Grant Spotlight By Kathleen Erbe Thanks to a generous grant from the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education, Washington Township elementary schools in…
A call to celebrate diversity all year long By Dr. Kim Pinckney As educators, we strive to create welcoming classrooms where students feel seen and valued. A crucial aspect of…
By Lauren Zucker, Ph.D. The PUMP Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act are two pieces of federal law that provide rights and accommodations for pumping employees in addition to protections…
by Camy Kobylinski Navigating New Jersey’s educator certification system can be challenging, especially with common myths that cloud the process and lead to costly missteps for educators and schools alike.…
By Angel Boose In the city of Paterson, Straight Street between 20th and 21st avenues, has been renamed “Pete Tirri Way” in honor of longtime Paterson resident, educator and union…
At least 230 NJEA members ran for public office across the state While most of the attention was focused on federal races, the Nov. 5 election saw at least 230…
At the 2024 NJEA Jim George Collective Bargaining Summit, held on Oct. 25-26, the Plainfield Education Association (PEA) was named the winner of the Jim George Collective Bargaining Award. …
“No Hate in the Garden State” By David Bander, Esq. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has created a public awareness campaign and distributed new material emphasizing the state’s commitment…
NJEA is proud to join Project Citizen in highlighting the work of young change-makers across the country. This year, two New Jersey public schools have been recognized by Project Citizen…
Meet 2024 Union County ESP of the Year Jennifer Galik Jennifer Galik spends a lot of time reassuring parents. As the administrative assistant to the director of Special Services in…