Healthy Schools Network lauds NJWEC advocacy on COVID The New Jersey Work Environment Council (NJWEC) received the 2020 Hero Award from the national Healthy Schools Network for its contributions to…
By Martha G. Arrizon, Spanish Instructor, Salem County Vocational and Technical School and a representative from Salem County, NJEA Women in Education Committee Elizabeth Gracely wrote, "Before I am your…
The digital age of collaboration and lifelong learning By David Eggert As we make our way through a school year unlike any other, teachers across the nation are overwhelmed and…
By Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq. Snow days bring up nostalgic memories of childhood for many. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, not everyone will be so lucky as to enjoy frolicking in…
Educational support professionals (ESP) are truly the unsung heroes of our school communities. No one who works in public education receives the respect and recognition they deserve, but that is…
By Jonathan Lancaster In every facet, education is political. The outcomes of elections determine your school board’s policies, your school district’s budget, who becomes your superintendent, your content standards, your…
State encourages educators everywhere to take a look The New Jersey Division of Fire Safety (DFS) encourages educators statewide to support a public safety initiative for educators that is being…
By Dr. Christine Miles Last spring, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) sought a federal waiver to suspend…
By Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, NJEA and its local associations have been advocating tirelessly to protect the health and safety of their members. Part…
Ten New Jersey schools are getting financial support for creative arts programs, thanks to a Music and Arts Grant from California Casualty! The grants will enable the following schools to…