Create a “Cool Down” Bookbag

You’re right in the middle of a lesson and you have the students’ attention. You feel like they understand the concept. Students are raising their hands, adding onto what you’re…

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A day in the life at Sussex County Technical School

Meet Brian Ward, auto shop teacher and local president By Kathy Coulibaly It’s 7:10 a.m. and Brian Ward, automotive technical instructor, is on cafeteria duty. He greets students and colleagues alike with…

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Back to school night – flip it!

Have meaningful conversations with parents and save the day-to-day routine talk for an email By Jennifer Caputo The thought of another typical Back-to-School Night pained me. I remembered all the…

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One lunch duty at a time

Hamilton Township paraprofessionals fight hunger By Kathryn Coulibaly, NJEA staff For Lorraine Von Hess, hunger has no place in a child’s life. On breakfast duty three years ago, Von Hess,…

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