West Orange teachers fight winter storm staying overnight with students
Although not an Ocean County story or even Ocean County School District, it feels great to support ALL NJ public school teachers, especially with a story like this! Students and […]
Read MoreNJEA-endorsed candidates victorious
Original article on NJEA found here Educators help elect pro-education candidates statewide NJEA’s endorsements in federal, state and local elections helped propel pro-education candidates to widespread success on Nov 6. […]
Read MoreOCCEA Members supporting Andy Kim!
OCCEA members were joined by members from Burlington County this weekend to campaign for ANDY KIM. Taking time to stop for a picture are Marybeth Beichert, NJEA Government Relations, her […]
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NJEA News
- Students snowed in, educators step up November 16, 2018West Orange Education Association goes beyond the call of duty It was late on the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 15 when the members of the West Orange Education Association (WOEA) realized that the snow storm predicted to coat the area would be much worse. The rolling hills of West Orange are notoriously difficult to navigate […]
- Blistan recognized as powerful voice for educators November 14, 2018NJEA President Marie Blistan was ranked 21st out of 100 of the state’s most influential leaders on Insider’s NJ’s “Power 100 List” and 13th out of 100 on the New Jersey Globe’s 2018 Power List. Blistan’s high placement on these lists recognizes the outstanding leadership of Blistan and the collective power of NJEA’s 200,000 members. “This […]
- ESPs make a difference! November 14, 2018Today is National Educational Support Professionals Day, a day set aside to honor all the amazing work ESPs do every day. They ensure our students’ most fundamental needs are met. They keep our schools clean, safe and prepared for all children to stay focused on achieving their dreams. On behalf of our more than 200,000 […]
- NJEA sends condolences on the passing of PSEA President Dolores McCracken November 14, 2018Dolores McCracken, president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. McCracken began her career in education as a paraprofessional in a sixth-grade inclusion classroom in the Castle Rock School District before holding leadership positions at the local, regional, and statewide levels. For more than two decades, […]
- Celebrate American Education Week November 13, 2018American Education Week—Nov. 12-16—presents an opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a great public education. The theme of American Education Week is “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.” The National Education Association was one of the creators and original […]
