Read more about the article World peace – More than just a game! 
Students considering options in the World Peace Game.

World peace – More than just a game! 

By Jamaya Newton  What is the World Peace Game?  The World Peace Game is a multitiered, three-dimensional role-playing game, originally designed for fourth grade students, that simulates real-world geo-political and…

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Did you host an event for NJ STEM Month 2025?

The New Jersey STEM Pathways Network is gathering valuable information to measure the success and reach of NJ STEM Month! Please take a few minutes to fill out their survey…

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Read more about the article Bayonne High School continues tradition of environmental activism
At left: Dan DiDonna’s environmental science students cleaning the waterfront at their school.

Bayonne High School continues tradition of environmental activism

By Kathryn Coulibaly  Not many high schools can boast beachfront access, but for 54 years, Bayonne High School’s (BHS) students and staff have been keeping their shoreline clean. In 1971,…

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Read more about the article Cultivating hope, advancing equity
Teacher Leader Academy consultants and several graduates at a TLA graduation.

Cultivating hope, advancing equity

NJEA Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division By Chrissi Miles, Ed.D. In a climate where narrow policies and divisive rhetoric threaten both democracy and the well-being of our communities and…

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Giving aspiring educators the credit they deserve

New Jersey’s college credit transfer system needs attention By Michalina Zelazny, Doctoral (Ed.D.) candidate  Higher education institutions often tout the transfer from community college to a four-year public institution as…

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Read more about the article Focusing on members’ needs
With members from both certificated and ESP staff, the Hammonton EA bargaining team negotiated a contract that benefited all members. From left: Kevin Figueroa, Kathy DiGiovanni, Karen Viruet, HEA VP Geoff Gollihur, HEA President Anthony Angelozzi, HEA VP Tracy Angelozzi, Dave Majofsky, UniServ Consultant Lateefah Scott and UniServ Field Rep Stephanie Tarr. Not pictured: Jane Bella, HEA Building Rep Megan Goblirsch, HEA Secretary Nereida Rosado, Anna Warburton and Anne Worrell.

Focusing on members’ needs

Hammonton Education Association bargains a truly inclusive contract By Kathryn Coulibaly With a singular focus on doing right by all of its members, the Hammonton Education Association (HEA) went into bargaining…

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NJEA elections – virtual candidate forum

On Thursday, March 27, the NJEA Elections Committee hosted a virtual forum to hear from the four members running for the position of NJEA secretary-treasurer in the 2025 election: Tina Dare, James Frazier, Henry Goodhue and Denise J. King. Log in to view the forum in it's entirety.

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Read more about the article From Honduras to Woodbridge
Jeremias Salinas, a Spanish teacher at Woodbridge Middle School, speaking at the school’s Multicultural Night on Jan 30.

From Honduras to Woodbridge

Understanding English language learners By Jeremias Salinas In March 1990, when I was 10 years old, I came to the United States. I am the youngest of eight children. Six…

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Educating in the age of artificial intelligence

By the NJEA Technology Committee  In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly conversational agents such as ChatGPT, presents exciting opportunities and significant ethical considerations…

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Thinking about retirement?     

NJEA has many resources to help you navigate the retirement process so that you can make the best decisions for yourself and maximize your future. From webinars to workshops to…

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