Read more about the article NJEA members advocate for school funding, ESPs in the nation’s capital
A large delegation of NJEA members lobbied for public education on July 20. They met with the entire New Jersey Congressional Delegation or their staff, including Rep. Rob Menendez Jr. (center) who represents New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District.

NJEA members advocate for school funding, ESPs in the nation’s capital

The NJEA Congressional Contact Committee (CCC) hosted a lobby day in Washington, D.C. on July 20, drawing members from across the state. Composed of CCC and Government Relations Committee members,…

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Read more about the article An advocate in and outside the classroom 
2022 Sussex County ESP of the Year Nancy Richeda speaking at the NJEA Educational Support Professionals Conference in February 2022.

An advocate in and outside the classroom 

Meet 2022 Sussex County ESP of the Year Nancy Richeda  Wantage Elementary School paraprofessional Nancy Richeda fell in love more than 27 years ago.   “I was babysitting at home…

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Empower your students to promote safe driving  

Educators like you play a pivotal role in shaping responsible young drivers and passengers. Teenagers face the highest risk of motor vehicle crashes, with drivers aged 16 through 19 being…

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Tricks and Tips for Halloween Safety

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for a child.  Everything that is forbidden—staying up late, parading around the neighborhood in scary costumes, begging for candy…

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Honor a colleague on Veterans Day 

NJEA provides a special certificate of appreciation for members who have served in the U.S. military.   If you plan to present the certificate in person at an association meeting,…

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Hillsborough EA Keeps It Real

On a rainy October Saturday, NJEA members from across the state braved the elements to attend a special viewing of NJEA's Racial Equity, Affirmation & Literacy movement (R.E.A.L.) documentary, filmed…

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New Jersey Teacher Loan Redemption program  

Applications open Nov. 1   Teachers who work in high-need fields in eligible schools qualify for student loan relief though the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESSA). Under…

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Help for educators affected by Maui wildfires   

Hawaii State Teachers Association members and staff on the island of Maui were affected by the raging wildfires that struck the historic town of Lahaina on Aug. 8. At least…

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