The Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit (IAIU) is the child protective service unit within New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) that conducts investigations into allegations of child abuse or…
By Ani McHugh, NJEA Communications Consultant Situated on and near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County, North Hanover Township’s three Pre-K to sixth-grade schools host a unique population: approximately 50%…
Chatham High School dedicated the Maud Peper Dahme Library on Mar. 7, and held an event to honor Dahme. Dahme is a "hidden child," one of the survivors of the…
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…
By Elissa Malespina As we observe School Library Month in April, let us take a moment to appreciate the vital role played by school libraries and librarians in nurturing educational…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…