Challenging Times By Dr. Steve Tetreault In June 2021, the Texas Legislature made national headlines when it passed House Bill 3979. This bill bans teaching that includes any…
By NJEA Government Relations Staff While NJEA members much prefer to focus on their students and their school communities, we know that our schools are governed by elected leaders—from those…
Helping students fulfill their role as citizens in a democracy By Arlene Gardner Creating citizens with the knowledge, skills and disposition to participate in a democratic society is the very…
By Kathryn Coulibaly As you enter Hammonton High School, Rick Cote’s woodworking classroom is directly across from the main office. Kept painstakingly neat by students who sweep and sanitize after…
The 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution is July 4, 2026. Prepare students with these resources from Crossroads of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust. Crossroads of the…
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) has released Unit 5 of Breaking Bias: Lessons from the Amistad. The unit is titled The Dawning of The Modern Civil Rights Movement…
The NEA Foundation has extended the deadline for its Global Learning Fellowship grant. Educators can apply for the Global Learning Fellowship program until April 1, 2022. Visit www.neafoundation.org for additional information and…
The AIE (Artist in Education) Residency Grant Program is accepting applications from interested New Jersey schools. The grants provide a 20-day artist residency, which is developed by the school team,…
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events, such as parental separation, violence, abuse or neglect, that occur during childhood. Experiencing multiple or chronic ACEs may lead to toxic stress,…
The New Jersey Retirees’ Education Association (NJREA) has long been called the “daytime face of NJEA.” NJREA members are available to take on tasks and responsibilities during the workday while…