By Kathryn Coulibaly It’s well established that New Jersey’s public schools are the best in the nation. But did you know that our public schools also lead the nation in…
Power beyond the classroom by Angel Boose The Educational Support Professional Advocacy Network (ESPAN) is an NJEA affinity group composed of educational support professionals (ESPs) and their allies. New Jersey…
A school garden project By Kathryn Coulibaly Special education teachers Catherine Slutzky and Robyn Ivey are known in Bergen County’s Northern Valley Regional High School District for their innovative projects…
1 in 4 students impacted by period poverty By Kerrian Palmieri, NJEA Women in Education Committee As an educational community, we provide as many basic necessities to anyone who is in…
by Kelsey Maki Our cultural context: A few facts Fact: Throughout history reasonable people have disagreed on the best solutions to problems. Fact: Disagreement pushes people to construct persuasive arguments from…
Passaic County honors students for strength of character and personal resilience By Sharon Milano, NJEA Communications Consultant An "unsung hero" is typically considered to be one who performs great deeds…
NJEA and the CURE Insurance Arena co-sponsored a children’s book drive during the Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Glow Party. Ten donated books were equivalent to one monster truck ticket.…
NJEA Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson spent Wednesday morning visiting Deptford Middle School to surprise and celebrate the 2023 NJ State School Counselor of the Year, Laura Williams. The event, organized by…
Meet Gloucester County ESP of the Year Debra DiJohn The 2022 Gloucester County ESP of the Year Debra DiJohn started her career in the corporate world managing a payroll company.…
By Kathryn Coulibaly Hammonton High School English teacher Cari Coia “sees” teenagers. She sees the things they are struggling with. She sees the things they would rather hide. She sees…