Students cheer on Scarlet Knights at Rutgers Recess Day

Over 2000 public school students and educators had “recess” at the Rutgers University Women’s Basketball game on Nov. 15. During the first quarter, 2024-25 NJ County Teachers and ESPs of…

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Public servant from bell-to-bell

The fight for pension justice in New Jersey By Jeremiah Kleckner  I have served the people of New Jersey as an educator since 2005. When I chose this career, I…

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November is Indigenous Peoples Month

By Amy Moran, Ph.D. In the schools of our childhoods, white colonial histories, norms and perspectives were reinforced at the expense—indeed, the omission—of those of Indigenous people who were already…

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Supporting students with ADHDClassroom tips

Classroom tips By Carolyn Leigh Kellerman  ADHD affects 3-5% of school-aged children, meaning at least one student in a class of 25-30 is likely to have ADHD. Symptoms include hyperactivity,…

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Read more about the article Churchill Junior High School spreads kindness
School Security Officer Marc Tyson, seen here with Edith Weinstein, was honored on National Random Acts of Kindness Day with a $25 gift card to Jersey Mikes for making a positive impact in the daily lives of many of Churchill’s students.

Churchill Junior High School spreads kindness

By Edith Weinstein and Kathy Merton    Every school year, Churchill Junior High School in East Brunswick celebrates students who have made a difference through acts of kindness in the…

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Scam alert: protect your phone

We are receiving reports of unwanted text messages to NJEA members that are inflammatory and may also be phishing scams. The messages come from the Sunlight Policy Center, a right-wing…

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Read more about the article Your Story Matters
A spirited celebration at the end of the Color Run, marking the conclusion of a fun and successful day.

Your Story Matters

By Alyssa Guagenti and Peggy Widgren  The Your Story Matters movement at Jefferson Township Middle School has grown from a local initiative into a powerful statewide cause that aims to…

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