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Washington Township Support Staff achieve groundbreaking agreement
When the Washington Township Schools Supportive Services Personnel Association (WTSSSPA) negotiations team approached bargaining a new contract in…
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Buddies, breakfast and a bulldog in Asbury Park
How the Asbury Park School District prepares students for success beyond the classroom Across the Asbury Park School…
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Designing schools where all readers succeed
One in five students will struggle to read. Many students with reading challenges spend their elementary years flying…
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Handling conflict through peer mediation
Promoting a positive school climate In 1994, the New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) launched its Violence Prevention…
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Safeguarding the value of Educational Support Professionals (ESPs)
There is nothing more gut-wrenching than watching colleagues stand in front of a board of education meeting and…
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Thunderbird Teacher Ellie Hyland
Manchester Twp. special education teacher Ellie Hyland was selected to fly with the Thunderbirds Team. The flight lasted more than an hour and Hyland was awarded a 9G pin for joining the 9Gs club.
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Parent Communication Tools
Talking Points Free parent communication app in 150+ languages talkingpts.org/teachers. Talking Points Podcast Episode on Spotify 8 Ways Educators Can Write Clear Messages for Multilingual…
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Classroom Culture
EdTomorrow First Five Free, high-engagement bell ringer activities (daily questions, memes, jokes and more!) edtomorrow.com/what-is-the-first-five. Brick by Brick: A Leader’s Guide to Building SEL in…
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NJDOE Week of Respect Resources
Free K-12 lesson plans and materials from the National Bullying Prevention Centerpacer.org/bullying/educators/Center.
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Education Report
Your source for the latest education headlines, celebrating excellence in our profession while keeping you informed on new curriculum standards and impactful community partnerships.
October 2026
NJEA, NEA endorse candidates for Congress
On the recommendation of NJEA’s PAC Operating Committee, the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education has endorsed candidates for Congress. The NEA Fund…
October 2026
Did you know? Textbooks are exempt from sales tax!
“Textbooks that are sold for use by students are exempt from Sales and Use Tax. The Division has created Form ST-16, which must be…
October 2026
NJEA Teacher Leaders earn NJDOE endorsement
On August 17, the Teacher Leader Academy (TLA) held its graduation ceremony. Featured below are six of the leaders who earned their New Jersey…
October 2026
Building a culture of belonging
What does true inclusion look like in a school? Simply put, it looks like belonging. It looks like students with and without intellectual disabilities…
October 2026
NJEA Hipp Foundation awards $100,954 in new grants
The NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education has awarded another 17 grants, including one continuation grant to support creative projects by…
October 2026
Your vote, your workplace: Why educational supportprofessionals should engage in board of education elections
For educational support professionals (ESPs), key workplace decisions are made beyond the locations of their day-to-day roles. Important decisions affecting ESPs are often made…
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The Advocate
Your central hub for professional growth, civic engagement, and the vital resources needed to advocate for your rights and the future of public education.
October 2026
Important dates for NJ voters
Oct. 13 Voter registration deadline for general election Online registration and printable registrations forms can be found at vote.nj.gov. Not sure if you’re already…
October 2026
Plan now for American Education Week
American Education Week—Nov. 16-20—presents an opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference by ensuring that every child receives…
October 2026
NJEA members object to excessive health insurance rate increase
On July 27, Aug.19 and Sept. 3, NJEA members gathered for meetings of the School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission. At the first two meetings,…