Taming Time 

Meeting the challenges of disability around the clock  By Bill Cole  Time is a constant, sometimes gentle, sometimes harsh. The beat goes on within all of us. For individuals with…

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Read more about the article Trusting our journey as school counselors
Indra Owens, dressed in school spirit gear, welcomes students to Atlantic City’s Pennsylvania Avenue School.

Trusting our journey as school counselors

Normalizing difficult conversations  By Indra Owens  The typical school day for school counselors across the country looks something like this: the sky is clear, the sweet chirping of birds awakens…

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Read more about the article Everyone needs a Zen Zone
Ranalli welcomes students and staff to the Zen Zone, a calming restorative space. From left: Hope Ranalli, Olivia Smith, Ka'lynn Wilson, Jonathan West, and Brennan Winters alongside some of the artwork in the Zen Zone.

Everyone needs a Zen Zone

By Kathryn Coulibaly  In 2019, Warren Hills Middle School teacher Heather Garcia and school counselor Hope Ranalli each approached their principal with some ideas about introducing mindfulness practices to students.…

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Read more about the article Show me the money
The Ewing Township Education Association is one of 120 local associations that has negotiated at or above a $60,000 starting salary in their current settlement. Higher starting salaries have a positive impact across salary guides for these newer and veteran members. Seated from left: Assoc. Rep. Shannon Pedersen, Vice President Patty Yaple and Brooke Stock. Standing from left: Vice President Lisa Jones, President Ryan O'Donnell, Elandra Johnson, Pride Chair Amanda Salvitty, Liam Gonzales, Ine Collins, Treasurer Dorie Montferrat, Secretary Leigh Cline, Membership Chair Kari Booth, Amir Siddiqu and Jamie VanHise.

Show me the money

New Jersey’s educators are demanding strong starting salaries to close wage gaps By Christy Kanaby  As the saying goes, no one goes into teaching to get rich. Most see teaching…

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Elizabeth EA holds the line

The Elizabeth Education Association (EEA) knows a thing or two about adversity.  The 3,770-member local of an urban school district meets with its fair share of challenges on a daily…

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Labor unions show solidarity

By LeShaun Arrington, NJEA Communications Consultant A cold, rainy day could not dampen the spirits of dozens of members from various professional and trade unions throughout the state as they…

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NJSIAA’s a coach for all seasons annual campaign

The New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) is once again looking to hear from your school. Each month, NJSIAA features a deserving coach who generously gives of their time throughout the…

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Two NJEA members honored as ASCD Emerging Leaders

The New Jersey Education Association is proud to announce that ASCD (formerly known as the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) has welcomed two New Jersey educators into its 2022…

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Read more about the article Trenton Education Association burns its mortgage
TEA’s office on Chambers Street in Trenton.

Trenton Education Association burns its mortgage

Owning its office enhances TEA’s role as a member and community resource Under the leadership of Trenton Education Association President Talithea Duncan, TEA reached an important milestone when it held…

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