By Margo Greenbaum I believe that the majority of people who want to become teachers were inspired by teachers—either to be exactly like a certain teacher or to be the…
By Lauren Greenfield What’s better than helping the community you work in? Combining it with teachable moments for your students! On Nov. 20, 2021, the Irvington Education Association (IEA) held…
By Michele Cucinotta, DFC Coordinator, Barnegat Schools Our therapy dog program began with a shitzhu named Tink at the Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School in 2016. Tink was used for…
By Dennis Dagounis, 2021-22 Union County Teacher of the Year, Roselle Park High School Before the pandemic, my wife and I enjoyed traveling, and we plan to continue our adventures…
Cumberland County’s mission for diverse representation By Dr. Tiffanie ThrBak, NJEA MLR Committee chair Cumberland County, a rural county with fewer than 3,000 members, has a lot to boast about. In…
Climbing the mountain of public speaking By Dr. Glen Coleman I believe at the center of meaningful teaching is asking students, “What do you think?” —and listening to their answers. When…
Reflections on my time at Monticello and teaching resources By Sue Kozel, NJREA Member Many of us who have taught American history think about how such beautiful and revered historical sites…
A member engagement initiative By Angel Boose NJEA thrives when member engagement is high. This is the reason so many opportunities exist for members to connect and get involved. With…
By Rebecca Takacs There is a constant drive for teachers to be more digital in their instruction. Let’s face it, there are a variety of digital platforms that we can…
Robin Cogan, School Nurse, Camden City School District Interviewed by Amanda Adams Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events, such as parental separation, violence, abuse or neglect, that occur…