Read more about the article Involved and evolving
“Because our queer elders marched, protested, and made demands for civil rights, younger members are freer to come to the field of education as who they are.”

Involved and evolving

By Amy Moran, Ph. D. with Cheryl Bell-Fortes  This Women’s History Month, we honor Cheryl Bell-Fortes! Cheryl started her teaching career through alternate route certification in 2004 at Science Park…

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Teacher leadership and today’s challenges

By Richard Wilson  The single constant we can be sure of is change. As difficult as it is for many of us, change is inevitable.   We are in a…

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Read more about the article More schools embracing therapy dogs to support students 
Bayonne Public School students enjoy reading to Mabel, a golden retriever-Pyrenees mix (pictured), and Ernie, a goldendoodle. Therapy dogs help the students build confidence and reduce stress.

More schools embracing therapy dogs to support students 

By Kathryn Coulibaly  Bayonne therapy dogs lend a paw to district mental health efforts  Two special volunteers have been roaming the halls of Bayonne Public Schools since September 2024. Mabel,…

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Read more about the article Teachers, travel the world
Visiting ancient Pharaohs in the pyramids, Giza, Egypt.

Teachers, travel the world

By Natasha Agrawal  International travel opens up new perspectives and offers unique opportunities to teach and learn. The State Department has programs that provide fully funded travel for educators. In…

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Read more about the article Sean Spiller for Governor 
Sean speaks with Bridgeton EA member Jenny Sierra-Turner at the 2024 NJEA Convention.

Sean Spiller for Governor 

This is our chance Sean Spiller is NJEA’s endorsed candidate for governor. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because he is also the current president of NJEA, making this a…

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Ewing Twp. EA supports children’s dental health

On Feb. 20, Jesse Ambriz, a seventh-grade math teacher at Ewing's Fisher Middle School unloaded piles of books at the Laundry Depot of Ewing on North Olden Ave. Ambriz has…

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Law Fair/Law Adventure: You be the Jury!  

Experience what it is like to serve as jurors with your students (Law Fair for Grades 3-6 and Law Adventure for Grades 7-8). Hear cases performed by winners of this…

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Scholarships and Essay Contests from NJHOF

Limited time remains for Garden State students in grades 3-12 to apply for the annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Areté Scholarship and Essay Contests. Find details and deadlines below,…

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Are you interested in running for office? 

Do you want to learn more about running for public office and campaigning? Think about attending Ready to Run, offered by Rutgers’ Center for American Women and Politics. This year,…

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Celebrate International Women’s Day, Mar. 8

By Dana Lakins, Trenton Education Association Member, NJEA Women in Education Committee International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day to honor women’s rights and call for equal rights for all…

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