Read more about the article Revolution 250 and living history in the social studies classroom 
TCNJ student Max Shumylo at the Battle of Red Bank reenactment in National Park, Gloucester County. Photo by Jeff Bross.

Revolution 250 and living history in the social studies classroom 

By Maxim Shumylo From Historic New Bridge Landing in North Jersey to Red Bank Battlefield in South Jersey, our state has a rich Revolutionary War history. In recognition of this,…

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Teaching about the Vietnam War 

Through their organization, “Thanking Vietnam Veterans in Barnegat,” Thy Cavagnaro and her husband Jimmy offer interactive presentations to students statewide about her experiences as a Vietnam refugee. They teach students…

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Students at Washington Township’s elementary schools use Heart Zones heart rate monitors during physical education classes to actively explore the connection between cardiovascular exercise and heart health.

A game changer for physical education  

Hipp Foundation Grant Spotlight   By Kathleen Erbe   Thanks to a generous grant from the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education, Washington Township elementary schools in…

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Local presidents: Do you have members retiring soon?

Honor your members’ careers at retirement Celebrate their service career by ordering a special NJEA certificate of service to use at your retirement dinners or other special events. It’s quick–just…

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Meet Rep. Andy Kim

Our endorsed candidate for the U.S. Senate  Congressperson Andy Kim is the NJEA and NEA-endorsed candidate for the U.S. Senate. He currently represents the Third Congressional District in the U.S.…

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NJ Aspiring Educators Ambassador Roles and Responsibilities

Ambassadors shall serve as leaders and volunteers of the organization that promote NJ Aspiring Educators (NJAEA - formerly NJEA Preservice) on their respective campus and with their local chapter.  This…

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Preservice Chairs & Ambassadors

Preservice Ambassadors Kylie Smith Kean University Kylie Smith (she/her/hers) has three semesters left to complete her bachelor's degree in mathematical sciences with her teaching certification K-12 and endorsed to teach…

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NJEA’s Kate Okeson garners national recognition

Rumson art teacher to receive NEA Virginia Uribe Memorial Award for Creative Leadership in Human Rights  Kate Okeson, the president of the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional Education Association the co-founder and…

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