Sean Spiller: the clear choice for New Jersey

Last June, NJEA members from across the state came together to endorse NJEA President Sean Spiller to be New Jersey’s next governor. We have endorsed candidates before, but this is…

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Read more about the article A game changer for physical education  
Students at Washington Township’s elementary schools use Heart Zones heart rate monitors during physical education classes to actively explore the connection between cardiovascular exercise and heart health.

A game changer for physical education  

Hipp Foundation Grant Spotlight   By Kathleen Erbe   Thanks to a generous grant from the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education, Washington Township elementary schools in…

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Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway

Jan. 17-20  at the Seaview Hotel   The Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway is a three-day conference where educators hone their creative writing skills and expand their teaching strategies. Held…

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Beyond December holidays

A call to celebrate diversity all year long By Dr. Kim Pinckney As educators, we strive to create welcoming classrooms where students feel seen and valued. A crucial aspect of…

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Pumping at work: Know your rights 

By Lauren Zucker, Ph.D. The PUMP Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act are two pieces of federal law that provide rights and accommodations for pumping employees in addition to protections…

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Myths versus facts around educator certification 

by Camy Kobylinski  Navigating New Jersey’s educator certification system can be challenging, especially with common myths that cloud the process and lead to costly missteps for educators and schools alike.…

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Read more about the article Paterson renames street in honor of former PEA President Peter Tirri 
Angel Boose is an associate director in the NJEA Communications Division. She can be reached at aboose@njea.org.

Paterson renames street in honor of former PEA President Peter Tirri 

By Angel Boose  In the city of Paterson, Straight Street between 20th and 21st avenues, has been renamed “Pete Tirri Way” in honor of longtime Paterson resident, educator and union…

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