Read more about the article The Educational Support Professional Advocacy Network
Gloucester County Education Association President Chrissy Kosar, an ESPAN captain, at an ESPAN information table.

The Educational Support Professional Advocacy Network

Power beyond the classroom  by Angel Boose  The Educational Support Professional Advocacy Network (ESPAN) is an NJEA affinity group composed of educational support professionals (ESPs) and their allies. New Jersey…

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Read more about the article Here we grow
Like the vertical farm at Greens Do Good, Northern Valley Regional students use hydroponics to support their garden.

Here we grow

A school garden project By Kathryn Coulibaly  Special education teachers Catherine Slutzky and Robyn Ivey are known in Bergen County’s Northern Valley Regional High School District for their innovative projects…

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Passaic County Education Associations addresses period poverty

1 in 4 students impacted by period poverty By Kerrian Palmieri, NJEA Women in Education Committee As an educational community, we provide as many basic necessities to anyone who is in…

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Information literacy in a polarized era  

by Kelsey Maki  Our cultural context: A few facts  Fact: Throughout history reasonable people have disagreed on the best solutions to problems. Fact: Disagreement pushes people to construct persuasive arguments from…

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Singing the praises of Passaic County’s “Unsung Heroes”

Passaic County honors students for strength of character and personal resilience By Sharon Milano, NJEA Communications Consultant An "unsung hero" is typically considered to be one who performs great deeds…

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East Windsor students benefit from book drive

NJEA and the CURE Insurance Arena co-sponsored a children’s book drive during the Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Glow Party. Ten donated books were equivalent to one monster truck ticket.…

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Robertson, DEA celebrate NJ State School Counselor of the Year

NJEA Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson spent Wednesday morning visiting Deptford Middle School to surprise and celebrate the 2023 NJ State School Counselor of the Year, Laura Williams. The event, organized by…

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Read more about the article Having a job and having a job you love 
An entourage of well-wishers surprised Debbie DiJohn when was name 2022 Gloucester County ESP of the Year. From left: WTEA Building Rep Julie Lyons, Asst. Principal Greg Muscelli, Principal Michael D’Ostilio, then Supt. Joseph Bollendorf, Ryan DiJohn (Debbie’s son), Debbie DiJohn, Dave DiJohn (Debbie’s husband), WTEA Executive Committee member Kim Crum, NJEA Associate Director of Organizational Development Bob Antonelli, and GCEA President Chrissy Kosar.

Having a job and having a job you love 

Meet Gloucester County ESP of the Year Debra DiJohn  The 2022 Gloucester County ESP of the Year Debra DiJohn started her career in the corporate world managing a payroll company.…

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Make the most of your NJEA member benefits

By Beth Buonsante  There are so many benefits to NJEA membership—from contract negotiation and enforcement to world-class professional development and networking opportunities to the opportunity to advocate for your profession…

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Hammonton High School pantry helps students in need

By Kathryn Coulibaly Hammonton High School English teacher Cari Coia “sees” teenagers. She sees the things they are struggling with. She sees the things they would rather hide. She sees…

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