Island Heights Elementary students earn pizzas by reading

On March 12, the Island Heights Teacher Association and Pizza Hut, in partnership with the literacy program BOOK IT!, sponsored a pizza lunch for the over 140 students in the…

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AI in elementary schools

Resist or join in?  By Taylor Trost “Terrified doesn’t even begin to describe it,” shared a fellow elementary school co-worker when asked about AI, or artificial intelligence, in classrooms. “It’s…

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Slam poet Taylor Mali was among the many speakers to headline Black River Middle School’s Inspiration Café.

Inspire your students at Inspiration Café

By Joseph S. Pizzo and Dr. Kenneth Piascik As classroom teachers, we get frustrated when our students don’t seem to be willing to invest in their own successes. Often, they stop…

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Creative play

The value of engagement for students with disabilities through play By Dr. Claudette Peterkin  Playing is an important aspect of children’s development in many spheres. Many research studies have shown…

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Essex County Votech EA rallies for a fair contract

The Essex County Votech Education Association (ECVEA) successfully rallied educators to attend the district board meetingin March. For months, the members of the ECVEA have continued to provide excellent services…

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Thinking about retirement?

NJEA has many resources to help you navigate the retirement process so that you can make the best decisions for yourself and maximize your future. From webinars to workshops to…

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