What we’ve learned
… and how it paves the way for a brighter future for NJ public schools and students by Michael Cohan NJEA is an organization that learns. Its members both drive…
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April 30, 2021
Cyberbullying concerns for students during the pandemic
How remote learning, increased screen time, and a considerable decrease in socialization affects students By Janet L. Royal By the time you read this article, we will have had more…
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March 31, 2021
One year with NJEA Learning
One year ago, everything came to a screeching halt. It became clear that the pandemic had arrived in the U.S., with New Jersey experiencing one of the early outbreaks. Staying…
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February 28, 2021
NJEA Teacher Leader Academy concludes successful first year
The final session of the first class of candidates in the NJEA Teacher Leader Academy (TLA) met on Dec. 19. Successful completion of the yearlong program, which concludes with an…
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January 30, 2021
The more things change… Some evaluation reminders
Note: On Jan. 11, Gov. Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 214, which removes student growth objectives (SGOs) as a factor in teacher evaluation for the 2020-21 school year. See Page…
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January 30, 2021
Healing-centered schools
By Amanda Adams Imagine pulling into a school parking lot and seeing a garden full of flowers, fruit and vegetables, a spacious playground and well-paved walkways to several building entrances.…
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December 1, 2020
The NJEA real Movement
Becoming a leader in the global movement for human rights, civil rights, racial justice and equity NJEA has been committed to public education for over 160 years. Our collective power…
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October 31, 2020
Teacher leaders evolving with the times
By Richard Wilson When the Teacher Leader Endorsement was created by NJEA-backed legislation in 2015, there was the question of what kinds of “jobs” would be connected to this new…
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September 30, 2020