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SUMMARY:The Power of Balance: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Balance: A community of practice for educators to find joy\, connect\, reflect\, and create songs together. Each workshop will be unique and build toward a final group creation. No prior musical knowledge is necessary\, though all skills are welcomed. Some segments of these workshops will include exercises\, but there will also be ample opportunity for discovery and entering a creative flow—a mindset characterized by imaginative play and restorative benefits. As the aim is to foster a community of practice\, meeting others in a safe and collaborative environment will be encouraged\, along with personal exploration. 
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/the-power-of-balance-a-community-of-practice-may-1-25/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:We will explore text\, image\, and presentation generators such as ChatGPT. Throughout the workshop\, participants can ask questions\, collaborate with their peers\, and engage in hands-on activities to deepen their understanding of AI.
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/an-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-5/
LOCATION:NJEA Headquarters\, 180 W. State Street\, Trenton\, New Jersey\, 08608\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESPAN,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T183000
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CREATED:20240705T142659Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Up History: On the Road to Brown v. Board of Education
DESCRIPTION:The 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case is hailed as a milestone in American progress but did you know that Black Americans\, Mexican Americans\, Indigenous Americans\, and Asian Americans were fighting for equal access to public education before the famous 1954 case? We will take up the intriguing history of school desegregation through a pluralistic lens by exploring some case studies before 1954: Roberts v. City of Boston (1849\, Black American)\, Tape v. Hurley (1885\, Chinese American)\, Piper v. Big Pine (1924\, Indigenous American)\, Lum v. Rice (1927\, Chinese American)\, Mendez v. Westminster (1947\, Mexican American)\, and a New Jersey case Hedgepeth and Williams v. Board of Education\, Trenton (1944\, Black Americans). These legal cases highlight the reality of American pluralism. We will complicate the story of school desegregation by asking: Do you teach in an integrated school? Lesson plans adapted for K-5 and 6-12 will be made available to participants.
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/opening-up-history-on-the-road-to-brown-v-board-of-education/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260609T054044
CREATED:20250506T140504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T231503Z
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SUMMARY:NJEA Carol Watchler LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will be provided with the tools needed to create\, support\, and defend inclusive curriculum\, while creating a space for LGBTQIA+ advocates and their allies to interact and share their successes with members interested in learning more. \nWe especially encourage queer NJEA members who are struggling to be their authentic selves to attend and learn from some of New Jersey’s most accomplished social justice advocates. \n \nConference Agenda\n8:30 a.m. Registration/ Breakfast \n9:30 a.m. Opening/ Welcome speeches \n10:30 a.m.  Keynote 1: NJEA Queer Voices – Telling Our Stories \n11:30 a.m. Breakout session 1 \n12:30 p.m. Lunch \n2 p.m.  Keynote 2: Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity & Inclusion in Schools \n3 p.m. Breakout session 2 \n4:15 p.m. Keynote 3: Eric Marcus – Making Gay History \n5:15 p.m.  Closing \n  \n 
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/njea-carol-watchler-lgbtqia-advocacy-conference/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T183000
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CREATED:20240705T142240Z
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SUMMARY:The Missing Stories: South Asian American History from the 1700s to Today
DESCRIPTION:SAADA ensures that South Asian Americans are recognized as an essential part of the American story. In “The Missing Stories\,” SAADA’s Executive Director Samip Mallick will cover how communities come to be excluded from the archival record and how we can address these absences. Samip will provide an introduction to South Asian American history (1800s to present) and will also discuss how community-based archives can become sites for liberation by introducing the audience to SAADA’s archival collections\, programs\, and storytelling projects.
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/the-missing-stories-south-asian-american-history-from-the-1700s-to-today/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T173000
DTSTAMP:20260609T054044
CREATED:20250306T191108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T191549Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Balance: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Balance: A community of practice for educators to find joy\, connect\, reflect\, and create songs together. Each workshop will be unique and build toward a final group creation. No prior musical knowledge is necessary\, though all skills are welcomed. Some segments of these workshops will include exercises\, but there will also be ample opportunity for discovery and entering a creative flow—a mindset characterized by imaginative play and restorative benefits. As the aim is to foster a community of practice\, meeting others in a safe and collaborative environment will be encouraged\, along with personal exploration. 
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/the-power-of-balance-a-community-of-practice-may-15-25/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260609T054044
CREATED:20250506T140505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T171505Z
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SUMMARY:NJEA Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/njea-executive-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:NJEA Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260609T054044
CREATED:20250506T140506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T171505Z
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SUMMARY:NJEA Delegate Assembly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/njea-delegate-assembly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:NJEA Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260609T054044
CREATED:20250314T191829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T202813Z
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SUMMARY:2025 NJTESOL/NJBE Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Intersectionality: Shaping Experiences & Creating Opportunities\n \nIn-person conference\nThe In-Person Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick on May 20-22. You can register for one\, two or all three days. The conference will feature three keynote speakers: Alisha De Lorenzo\, Dr. Patriann Smith\, and Missy Testerman (2024 National Teacher of the Year). \nIn addition\, you’ll select from many presentations approved for the continuing education requirement\, network with your colleagues\, and obtain the latest information on state and national initiatives. You can also meet with representatives at the sponsors’ and exhibitors’ booths to find the latest and greatest teaching tools. You can earn professional development hours throughout the day. \nVideo library conference\nThe Video Library Conference is a select collection of library presentations you will have access to view starting on May 27 using the conference platform. There is no set schedule\, and you will be able to view the workshops from May 27 to August 21. By using your unique login\, your hours will be tracked so that you can earn professional development hours through August 21. Please note that the select collection of presentations will not include the keynotes or special invited guest speakers. \nTopics\nPresentation topics will include General Interest\, Content Area Instruction\, Bilingual/ESL Preschool through Grade 12\, Higher Ed\, Teacher Education\, Adult Education\, K-12 Administrators\, and Dual Language/Biliteracy. \nRegistration and more information  \nRegister early for a discounted rate. Registration includes one free year of membership. \nFor other conference questions email Caia Schlessinger\, Conference Coordinator.
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/2025-njtesol-njbe-spring-conference/
CATEGORIES:PD Providers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T054044
CREATED:20241213T203018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T191851Z
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SUMMARY:Timeline of Suffrage
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop immerses educators in the historical and ongoing fight for voting rights\, from the nation’s founding to today’s battles against voter suppression. Participants take on the perspective of avatars\, experiencing the struggles\, sacrifices\, and triumphs of marginalized groups as they fought for suffrage. Educators will hear these stories through the voices of youth from affected communities\, highlighting the emotional and social impact of these efforts. \nThe workshop equips educators with tools to bring this rich history into the classroom\, fostering a deeper understanding among students of how past struggles inform present-day challenges. Participants will leave with strategies to empower their students to become active advocates for civic engagement and voter rights in their communities.
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/timeline-of-suffrage/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T054044
CREATED:20250303T213220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T213920Z
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SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Connection
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey to heighten your emotional intelligence while gathering mindfulness strategies to enhance your social interactions. We will discover how our thoughts and emotions are integral components of self-awareness. \n 
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/the-mindfulness-connection/
CATEGORIES:ESPAN,Workshops
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