Your summer reading list 

Your summer reading list from the NJEA Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division  Compiled by Richard Wilson  The iconic American singer and jazz artist, Nat King Cole, had a great hit…

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AI Trainer Certification Course 

This course trains teachers and administrators who want to be prepared to help others at their school navigate the impact of AI on education.  By the end of this course,…

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AI & Education Boot Camp 

Course Format: Live PD Hours: 10 Hours Price: $74.99   This course is live, not asynchronous, and has set dates. AI Summer Boot Camp provides educators with the opportunity to…

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Professional Learning 

What’s alive for ‘24-’25 By Dr. Christine Miles  As the education landscape evolves, so does the need for dynamic, engaging, and impactful professional learning. NJEA’s Professional Development and Instructional Issues…

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Systemic change to improve mental health 

By Amanda Adams  Historically, mental health has been overlooked and misunderstood, but now there is a greater understanding of the impact it can have on both teachers and students. The…

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Prioritizing the needs of special education students

Respecting the staff who serve them By Jamaya Newton  Special education plays a vital role in catering to the unique needs of students, ensuring they receive tailored support for their…

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Instructional coaching as a transformative experience

By Richard Wilson Many school districts have turned to instructional coaching as an intensive individualized professional development experience for teachers, leading to better teaching and increased student learning.   Like…

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Certification fee holiday announced 

By Camy Kobylinski  In July, Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced a certification fee holiday through June 2024. The holiday allows novice teachers as…

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Professional development in Mercer County

By Dawn Howlen  When NJEA members walk into a professional development (PD) workshop at the Mercer County Education Association (MCEA), they may be unaware of everyone responsible for making the…

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