Being there for the students
For Cathy Cardinale, relationships with the students are everything. “I’m very close with all of the teachers and staff with whom I work, but…
Member Stories
Personal journeys, inspiring achievements, and community impact from educators and support professionals across New Jersey.
Meet the 2026-27 County ESP and Teachers of the Year
NJEA is proud to honor our members who have been named the 2026-27 County Educational Support Professionals (ESP) and Teachers of the Year. NJEA…
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 2023, they knew the effort was…
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 District (APSD), educators are being empowered…
Designing schools where all readers succeed
One in five students will struggle to read. Many students with reading challenges spend their elementary years flying under the radar, only drawing attention…
Handling conflict through peer mediation
Promoting a positive school climate In 1994, the New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) launched its Violence Prevention Training Initiative, and the first conflict…