A Movement for racial Equity, Affirmation and Literacy
why now? As educators, we bear a great responsibility for shaping society. We have the unique privilege of working with children and young people as they […]
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The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is excited to announce the third annual statewide equity conference titled “Critical Conversations for a More Equitable Future.” The virtual event will […]
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NEA announces Summer Justice Series The NEA Center for Social Justice is pleased to share the lineup for the Summer Justice Series, the final component of NEA’s Season of […]
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NJEA News
- NJEA PAC endorses Gov. Murphy, 59 candidates for Legislature July 14, 2021The 125-member political action committee of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) has voted to endorse Gov. Phil Murphy as well as 59 legislative candidates for election this November. Those […] The post NJEA PAC endorses Gov. Murphy, 59 candidates for Legislature appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
- NJEA statement on state budget June 29, 2021NJEA President Marie Blistan, Vice President Sean M. Spiller and Secretary-Treasurer Steve Beatty released this statement regarding the FY21-22 state budget that was recently passed by the New Jersey Legislature […] The post NJEA statement on state budget appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
- Spiller receives New Leader Council’s Education Award for commitment to equity and social justice June 28, 2021NJEA Vice President Sean M. Spiller was recognized on June 26, by the New Jersey Chapter of the New Leaders Council (NLC), for his ongoing commitment to fighting for social […] The post Spiller receives New Leader Council’s Education Award for commitment to equity and social justice appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
- A superhero story June 22, 2021By: Jami Centrella and students The story of how one school found its heroes amid the COVID-19 pandemic “A hero can be anyone. Even a man doing something as simple […] The post A superhero story appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
- Celebrating Juneteenth June 18, 2021June 19, 2021 marks the 156th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. On this day more than 150 years ago, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in […] The post Celebrating Juneteenth appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.