Why religious competency belongs in the ELA classroom
As a Muslim, Pakistani-American growing up in New York and New Jersey post-9/11, I often felt like I was between worlds at home and…
Opinion
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The school supply bellwether
November is here, which means that most of the standard issue back-to-school supplies are running low. The tissues are running out, the pencil boxes…
Committed to excellence
This fall, NJEA members once again demonstrated the strength of our union. Whether it be turning out to vote, supporting students in their schools…
Collective power is patriotic
As the United States celebrates its 250th year and summer transitions to fall, it’s important to move past the patriotic lawn signs and dazzling…
NJEA votes to support ranked choice voting—NJ should follow suit
On March 21, the NJEA Delegate Assembly voted to support the idea that any NJ governing body be able to choose to use Ranked…
United in solidarity
With the start of the school year behind us, our real work begins. As a teacher, I’ve always enjoyed riding the palpable energy of…