Read more about the article Creating a culture of upstanders
Human rights activist and founder of the Enough Project, John Prendergast, with former WHRHS Principal Dr. Thomas DiGianci, Mary Sok and Jamie Lott-Jones.

Creating a culture of upstanders

By Jamie Lott-Jones and Mary Sok  The start of the school year is the optimal time to reflect on your purpose in the classroom. The essential question for educators should…

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Read more about the article The Daily Mile is here
Physical education and health teacher Mark Torrie with students.

The Daily Mile is here

Movement-based education with a focus on SEL opportunities  By Mark S. Torrie  In the small district of Harrington Park, in Bergen county, a movement is afoot. This movement, a free…

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Usted y Su Unión: Convención de NJEA

El 10 y 11 de noviembre, miles de miembros tendrán acceso a talleres en su idioma nativo, el español. Cada voz en nuestra unión es importante y las voces de…

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New Jersey Hall of Fame Names 2022 Arête Scholarship Winners

Wayne’s Victoria Mistretta and Bloomfield’s Alexandro Velez to Receive $5,000 College Scholarships Victoria Mistretta and Alexandro Velez have been named winners of the New Jersey Hall of Fame’s 2022 Arête…

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Read more about the article NJEA officers, community tour Restorative Justice Montclair
Tending the Farm to Table Garden.

NJEA officers, community tour Restorative Justice Montclair

As you enter Montclair High School, there is a feeling that something is different in the hallways. That’s what members of the Montclair community and NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller,…

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Greater Egg Harbor Regional EA member awarded athletics grant

Congratulations to Richard Adkisson from Oakcrest High School/Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for being awarded a $1,000 Athletics grant from NJEA/NEA Endorsed California Casualty Auto and Home Insurance. As…

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Read more about the article When the truth matters
Thanks to the collective efforts of LEA members and their partners in the community, the Lopatcong School District is now rid of a hostile work environment.

When the truth matters

Lopatcong EA breaks cycle of administrative abuse  by standing up and speaking out By Christy Kanaby  “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”  Though at…

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Read more about the article Bugg Foundation honors NJEA member Shan Byrd
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Bugg Foundation honors NJEA member Shan Byrd

NJEA member and New Brunswick teacher Shan Byrd received the Ella Baker Award from the Bugg Foundation at its Amistad Gala on Feb. 20 for her dedication to educating and…

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Read more about the article Exceptional Children Conference features LeDerick Horne
Keynote speaker LeDerick Horne signs a copy of his book, Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities, for Sharonda Tanner of the Orange Education Association.

Exceptional Children Conference features LeDerick Horne

Held in person for the first time since 2018, the usually biennial NJEA Exceptional Children Conference featured keynote speaker LeDerick Horne. Horne is a graduate of New Jersey public schools…

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Read more about the article Your summer reading list
Books and sunglasses on beach background

Your summer reading list

From the NJEA Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division Once again, we find ourselves in June realizing that “this was a year like none other.” It was the third straight year…

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