By Margo Greenbaum I believe that the majority of people who want to become teachers were inspired by teachers—either to be exactly like a certain teacher or to be the…
The New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance was founded to encourage the teaching of New Jersey studies and to help teachers to more efficiently and thoroughly present the study of the…
At hungerfreenj.org/help you’ll find a comprehensive list of resources for food and meals as organized “Hunger Free New Jersey.” Note that the link for the 2-1-1 Directory has six options…
Attention teachers from public schools serving students in grades 6-12. Register to participate in the New Jersey Student Climate Challenge. Teachers register to participate and integrate the Climate Challenge into…
By Lauren Greenfield What’s better than helping the community you work in? Combining it with teachable moments for your students! On Nov. 20, 2021, the Irvington Education Association (IEA) held…
By Michele Cucinotta, DFC Coordinator, Barnegat Schools Our therapy dog program began with a shitzhu named Tink at the Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School in 2016. Tink was used for…
By Dennis Dagounis, 2021-22 Union County Teacher of the Year, Roselle Park High School Before the pandemic, my wife and I enjoyed traveling, and we plan to continue our adventures…
Cumberland County’s mission for diverse representation By Dr. Tiffanie ThrBak, NJEA MLR Committee chair Cumberland County, a rural county with fewer than 3,000 members, has a lot to boast about. In…
Climbing the mountain of public speaking By Dr. Glen Coleman I believe at the center of meaningful teaching is asking students, “What do you think?” —and listening to their answers. When…
Reflections on my time at Monticello and teaching resources By Sue Kozel, NJREA Member Many of us who have taught American history think about how such beautiful and revered historical sites…