Rethinking duties

By: Katy Z. Lynch It's August, and our schedules have been posted. Now comes the influx of texts from my teacher friends: “What period do you have lunch?” and “When…

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A new pathway for ESPs to become teachers

 By Dr. Robert Goodman  Educational support professionals (ESPs) have a proven track record of working well with students, inspiring and motivating them. However, there are far too many cases in…

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Read more about the article Multiple voices sweeten the song
Consortium Design Team Ambassadors during an immersive field experience in Philadelphia that occurred in early December.

Multiple voices sweeten the song

How mandates create the harmony for The Consortium and the soundtrack of inclusive education in New Jersey by Lizandaa Alburg     In April 2022, the National Education Association awarded…

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Read more about the article A labor movement’s Jersey roots 
ALU President Chris Smalls and Vice President Derrick Palmer with North Plainfield Humanities Supervisor Cathline Tanis and NPEA President and history teacher Theresa Fuller (r). Smalls and Palmer are New Jersey public school graduates.

A labor movement’s Jersey roots 

Amazon Labor Union takes on a giant, represents a new generation of workers  By Kathryn Coulibaly  To hear Christian (Chris) Smalls and Derrick Palmer tell the story, they were just…

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Visions FCU invests in educators 

It’s that time of year when educators start making plans for 2023-24. Those looking to add some special projects or programs to the mix now have a funding option.  The…

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April is the Month of the Military Child

According to the US Department of Defense, military families move every two to three years on average, and military children change schools an average of six to nine times from the…

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When The Flow Turns into a Movement

By Joyce Farr, Women in Education Committee, GCEA Equity Committee Chair The Menstrual Movement is not just pivotal but is a priority in the struggle for gender equality. Period poverty…

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NJEA recognizes County ESPs of the Year

In addition to NJEA Educational Support Professional (ESP) of the Year Trina Jenkins, NJEA congratulates the 2023 County ESPs of the Year.  Atlantic Trina Jenkins, Paraprofessional Pleasantville Education Association  Bergen Linda Kerwin, Paraprofessional…

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