Read more about the article Why minority leadership and recruitment matter
Believe it when you see it—minority leadership and recruitment work. Leaders in the Cumberland County Council of Educational Associations, from left: Ashanti Rankin, Mildred Johnson, Nicole Kinsey, Dr. Tiffanie ThrBak, and Damita White-Morris. ThrBak is holding a photo of Temika Langston-Myers.

Why minority leadership and recruitment matter

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…

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Two minutes to mastery

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…

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Read more about the article Thomas Jefferson, enslaved people, his enslaved family and liberty
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Thomas Jefferson, enslaved people, his enslaved family and liberty

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…

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Read more about the article Petal Plus One
From left: NJEA Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson, NJEA Delegate Assembly member Fuquan Brown, and New Brunswick EA member and building rep Mary Ingram at the Henry Louis Gates Jr. keynote address at the 2022 NJEA Convention.

Petal Plus One

A member engagement initiative By Angel Boose NJEA thrives when member engagement is high. This is the reason so many opportunities exist for members to connect and get involved. With…

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Join Girls Who Code

Free resources for grades 3-12 Girls Who Code (GWC) is an international nonprofit offering free and flexible coding resources for our community. When you sign up to start a GWC…

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Taking Action

Robin Cogan, School Nurse, Camden City School District Interviewed by Amanda Adams Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events, such as parental separation, violence, abuse or neglect, that occur…

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Coats 4 Kids

NJEA, Press Communications and Fulfill, with the help of schools, students, parents and local communities will be collecting new winter coats for children in grades K-12 this winter season. Drive-thru…

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Hunger Free NJ resources for food & meals

Hunger Free New Jersey is sharing a comprehensive list of resources for food and meals.  Some of these options include “home-delivered meals” (see “Older Adults” and “Individuals with Disabilities”) and…

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Apply for the Artists in Education Residency Grant

The Artists in Education Residency Grant Program (AIE) places highly qualified professional artists in schools for 20 days or more. The residencies occur during the school day and are designed…

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