by Brenda Martin-Lee, Shan Byrd and Deanne Martini "When educators know who they are, they teach with greater clarity, compassion, and courage." — Dr. Bettina Love Every day in our…
“Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common concern, set of problems, or passion about a topic, and deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by…
by Shihong Zhang, Consortium Design Team Ambassador On June 21, 2025, the New Jersey Chinese Teachers Association (NJCTA) hosted its 4th Annual Conference at Montclair State University—a vibrant gathering of…
by Dr. Kim Pinckney When you see an NJEA Consortium Information Table at a community event, you will not only receive information about inclusive curriculum design and the New Jersey…
How 8th grade multi-lingual language learners used research, heart, and their voices to advocate for unhoused youth by America Sotelo, NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador Last spring, my 8th graders…
The NJEA Consortium is built on a "collective commitment to cultivating community, action, justice, and understanding within New Jersey's public schools". The very title of the three-year NEA grant that…
By Tamar LaSure-Owens, NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador To honor the diverse nations that make up the Caribbean, students are engaging in a vibrant learning activity: coloring 24 country flags…
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…
By Dr. Kim Pinckney The establishment of partnerships is crucial for the NJEA Consortium for several key reasons: Breadth and Depth of Expertise: The consortium's goal of infusing historically marginalized…
Here’s how our third graders are learning with heart and understanding By Tamar Lasure-Owens and Triumphant 3rd Grade As educators, we often wonder: Can elementary students truly grapple with history’s darkest…