LGBTQIA+ issues in youth sports By Amy Moran, Ph.D. and Kate Okeson Kate began writing this article after yet another news cycle highlighted efforts in several states to advance anti-LGBT…
Some delegates will participate remotely Nearly 7,000 delegates attend the National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA RA). The delegates are charged with setting policy for the 3 million member organization.…
The NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation has partnered with Planet Green Recycle to recycle ink cartridges, reducing waste in landfills and raising funds for a worthy cause. Did you…
NJEA’s Legal Services department has developed guidance for members and staff regarding the use of marijuana by school employees.
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…