Somerset Patriots and NJEA to honor A+ Educators

The A+ Educator program is designed to recognize the work of teachers and educational support professionals (ESPs) who provide an inclusive learning environment and engaging instruction, encourage lifelong learning, and…

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Joyful chaos

By David Reyes  In tabletop role playing games, such as Dungeons and Dragons, there is a concept called alignment, which describes a character’s moral and ethical beliefs. It ranges on…

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The 1913 Paterson Silk Strike: free books available

The American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark, also known as “Labor’s Schoolhouse,” has stood as a beacon of light on labor and immigrant studies since opening its doors in 1982.…

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Sometimes you have to put yourself first

By Janet Royal  More than two years have passed since our lives were changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us have had to cope with uncertainty, anxiety, feelings of…

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NJEA honors five leaders in social justice, equity and service

NJEA honored five members for their commitment and actions for social justice and equity: paraprofessional Lisa Richardson Hall, math teacher Thomas Tamburello, elementary school teacher Tamar LaSure-Owens, Spanish teacher Rocio…

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New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning thanks educators

Offers discounts to this summer’s festival  The 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America, is recognizing educators who…

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Read more about the article A Leader in every seat
Teacher Leader Syreeta Primas with her students in Pleasantville.

A Leader in every seat

How the first cohort of teacher leaders are using their endorsement By Richard Wilson  A leader in every seat: this is one of the key tenets of the NJEA Teacher…

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Read more about the article New Voices Law strengthens student journalists’ First Amendment rights
The staff of the student newspaper, The Highlander, from left: Lauren McMahon, Evan Gorny, Aidan English, and Holliday Woodard.

New Voices Law strengthens student journalists’ First Amendment rights

Protects educators from retaliation when supporting students By Thomas McHale  In 2013, Kylie Sposato was 17-year-old senior at Pemberton High School working on a column for her journalism class. She decided…

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Read more about the article Livingston launches ESP mentor program
The Livingston Public Schools TA Mentor team.

Livingston launches ESP mentor program

By Kathryn Coulibaly  The Livingston Education Association (LEA) has become the second association in the state to launch an educational support professional (ESP) mentor program, thanks to the hard work…

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