RIF resources for NJEA members

Learning that you may be affected by a Reduction in Force (RIF) can be intimidating, but NJEA has the resources and support to assist you navigate the process.   If…

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Read more about the article Central Regional educator gives backafter Sandy destroyed home
Haug traveled to Fort Meyers, Florida in the fall of 2022 following Hurricane Ian. Hold On, I’m Coming and its volunteers helped 1,500 residents, serving 1,300 hot dogs, 42 lbs. of chili, 20 lbs. of sauerkraut, 75 gallons of iced tea, 400 cups of coffee, 1,600 bags of chips, and 20 cases of water. They also delivered 20 rolls of toilet paper and four blanket

Central Regional educator gives backafter Sandy destroyed home

By Kathryn Coulibaly  Mark Haug knows what it’s like to live through disaster. A physical education teacher at Central Regional High School in Bayville, Ocean County, Haug and his family…

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Education Day at William Paterson University

NJEA worked with the College of Education at William Paterson University to provide information, resources and training for prospective educators on careers in education. Topics included teaching contracts, pathways to…

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Hazing new educators must stop

Expectations for new educators are setting them up for failure By Jonathan Lee Lancaster   There exists a terrible reality in many schools: new educators are expected to do it all. In…

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Read more about the article Every child, every voice, every battle for equity 
Amy Andersen, Cole, and his mother, Stephanie Renart.

Every child, every voice, every battle for equity 

By Amy T. Andersen  As a teacher of the Deaf and teacher of American Sign Language (ASL), advocating for every child’s right to their culture and identity has always been…

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Read more about the article A new strategy brings major success in Sparta
Some attendees and community supporters from the Stop Raising Taxes Campaign Rally held on Oct. 29, 2023.

A new strategy brings major success in Sparta

By Kathryn Coulibaly  The 2022 school board election in Sparta brought unwelcome changes to education in the district. After endorsing pro-public education candidates who were ultimately unsuccessful in their bid…

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Educators who rock recognized on local radio stations

Once again, NJEA has partnered with Beasley Media New Jersey Group for the Teachers Who Rock/Teachers Who Make Magic program. These programs recognize 72 outstanding teachers and three Educational Support…

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