The 2025-2026 school year was one filled with meaningful partnerships, through NJEA support of nonprofit organizations that engage and uplift our members, students and families. Below are just a few of the organizations and programs we championed.
Susan G. Komen of New Jersey
NJEA supports the annual More Than Pink Walk event, providing resources for breast cancer research. NJEA is a sponsor of the first New Jersey walk which will take place on Oct. 4, 2026, at Six Flags in Jackson, NJ. NJEA will have a tent and will raise funds as part of Team NJEA, led by our vice president, Petal Robertson, who recently joined the Susan G. Komen of NJ’s Board of Trustees. For those that can’t make it on Oct. 4, there will be another NJ walk on Oct. 25, 2026, at Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ.
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Sustainable Jersey for Schools
NJEA has supported this environmentally spirited initiative for the past 10 years. NJEA awards grants to qualifying schools to do projects such as building gardens and meditation areas, creating food recycling programs and planting trees.
Boys & Girls Clubs of New Jersey Youth of the Year Gala
The evening celebrated 15 exceptional young leaders from Boys & Girls Clubs who were recognized for their community service, academic excellence and commitment to healthy lifestyles. This year, NJEA had the chance for two of our educators to serve as mentors to aspiring educators.
Teen Arts NJ
NJEA proudly supports the Teen Arts NJ festival, the statewide celebration of the arts dedicated to inspiring New Jersey teen artists, educators, professional artists and arts advocates. This year’s Arts Educator of the Year recipient was Jill Alexander from Wall Township High School.
African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey’s Educators of Color Leadership Symposium
The symposium brought together hundreds of educators, school leaders and change agents committed to turning vision into measurable impact. Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly (NJ Legislative District 35) gave a dynamic keynote, and attendees participated in breakout sessions and networking experiences.
Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey’s Summer Institute for Educators
The goal of the Summer Institute is to build a link between the business and education communities by familiarizing teachers with key economic, business and public policy issues that impact business and industry. Educators gain a better understanding of the skills and characteristics their students will need to be successful in the workforce.
Here is a partial list of other partners from the 2025-26 school year:
- American Labor Museum
- Arts Ed NJ
- Autism NJ
- Food Bank of South Jersey’s Summer Meals for Kids
- Inspiring Life Together
- Latino Institute
- New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
- New Jersey Parent Teacher Association Convention
- New Jersey Work Environmental Council
- Phil Simms North South High School All Star Boys & Girls Football Classic
NJEA will continue to work with and support these and other organizations that impact our noble profession, our students and our communities.
To learn more, including volunteer opportunities, please contact Steve Priolo, associate director, External Partnerships, at spriolo@njea.org.