By Jes Quijano Across the state, schools experienced an unprecedented disruption because of COVID-19. Educators had to pivot to new routines and procedures while adapting to new positions and technology.…

A commitment to safety and professionalism  By Maria Reed  We are Bridgewater-Raritan Transportation Association (BRTA), and we go above and beyond. Before the pandemic shut everything down, we rolled along…

Challenging Times   By Dr. Steve Tetreault   In June 2021, the Texas Legislature made national headlines when it passed House Bill 3979. This bill bans teaching that includes any…

By NJEA Government Relations Staff  While NJEA members much prefer to focus on their students and their school communities, we know that our schools are governed by elected leaders—from those…

Helping students fulfill their role as citizens in a democracy By Arlene Gardner Creating citizens with the knowledge, skills and disposition to participate in a democratic society is the very…

By Kathryn Coulibaly As you enter Hammonton High School, Rick Cote’s woodworking classroom is directly across from the main office. Kept painstakingly neat by students who sweep and sanitize after…

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events, such as parental separation, violence, abuse or neglect, that occur during childhood. Experiencing multiple or chronic ACEs may lead to toxic stress,…

The New Jersey Retirees’ Education Association (NJREA) has long been called the “daytime face of NJEA.” NJREA members are available to take on tasks and responsibilities during the workday while…

By Dr. Angello Villarreal  According to US News & World Report, in both 2020 and 2021, the state of New Jersey ranked number one in the public education system. But…

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…