Your summer reading and listening list

Recommendations from the NJEA Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division It’s the last hour of the last day of school. The bell signals the end and as the shouts of…

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Shaping the future through inclusive pedagogy 

Meet the NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassadors   By Dr. Kim Pinckney  Imagine classrooms across New Jersey where every student not only learns but truly sees themselves and others reflected in…

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World peace – More than just a game! 
Students considering options in the World Peace Game.

World peace – More than just a game! 

What is the World Peace Game?  The World Peace Game is a multitiered, three-dimensional role-playing game, originally designed for fourth grade students, that simulates real-world geo-political and foreign policy issues.…

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Cultivating hope, advancing equity
Teacher Leader Academy consultants and several graduates at a TLA graduation.

Cultivating hope, advancing equity

NJEA Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division By Chrissi Miles, Ed.D. In a climate where narrow policies and divisive rhetoric threaten both democracy and the well-being of our communities and…

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Teacher leadership and today’s challenges

By Richard Wilson  The single constant we can be sure of is change. As difficult as it is for many of us, change is inevitable.   We are in a…

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NJEA makes strides toward educator evaluation reform 
Concerned mom talks with her child's teacher during parent teacher conference. The teacher is showing the mom something on a clipboard. The mother is gesturing with her hand on her chest.

NJEA makes strides toward educator evaluation reform 

By Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq. and Elisabeth Yucis  In May of 2024, NJEA championed legislation that suspended student growth objectives, or SGOs, for the 2024-25 school year for tenured teachers with…

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Beyond December holidays

A call to celebrate diversity all year long By Dr. Kim Pinckney As educators, we strive to create welcoming classrooms where students feel seen and valued. A crucial aspect of…

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Myths versus facts around educator certification 

by Camy Kobylinski  Navigating New Jersey’s educator certification system can be challenging, especially with common myths that cloud the process and lead to costly missteps for educators and schools alike.…

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The benefits of communities of practice in education 

By Dawn Howlen In today’s fast-evolving educational landscape, teachers face the challenge of staying up to date with current teaching strategies, addressing diverse student needs and navigating curriculum changes. Communities…

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