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…
By Dr. Angello Villarreal According to US News & World Report, in both 2020 and 2021, the state of New Jersey ranked number one in the public education system. But…
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…