Your summer reading and listening list
Recommendations from the NJEA Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division It’s the last hour of the last day of school. The bell signals the end and as the shouts of…
Shaping the future through inclusive pedagogy
Meet the NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassadors By Dr. Kim Pinckney Imagine classrooms across New Jersey where every student not only learns but truly sees themselves and others reflected in…
Local association leadership can play a significant role in advocating for collaborative practices
By Elisabeth Yucis In the dozen or so years since TEACHNJ and AchieveNJ reshaped educator evaluation in New Jersey, there has not been a close examination of how the existing…
Students considering options in the World Peace Game.
World peace – More than just a game!
What is the World Peace Game? The World Peace Game is a multitiered, three-dimensional role-playing game, originally designed for fourth grade students, that simulates real-world geo-political and foreign policy issues.…
Teacher Leader Academy consultants and several graduates at a TLA graduation.
Cultivating hope, advancing equity
NJEA Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division By Chrissi Miles, Ed.D. In a climate where narrow policies and divisive rhetoric threaten both democracy and the well-being of our communities and…
Teacher leadership and today’s challenges
By Richard Wilson The single constant we can be sure of is change. As difficult as it is for many of us, change is inevitable. We are in a…
Concerned mom talks with her child's teacher during parent teacher conference. The teacher is showing the mom something on a clipboard. The mother is gesturing with her hand on her chest.
NJEA makes strides toward educator evaluation reform
By Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq. and Elisabeth Yucis In May of 2024, NJEA championed legislation that suspended student growth objectives, or SGOs, for the 2024-25 school year for tenured teachers with…
Beyond December holidays
A call to celebrate diversity all year long By Dr. Kim Pinckney As educators, we strive to create welcoming classrooms where students feel seen and valued. A crucial aspect of…
Myths versus facts around educator certification
by Camy Kobylinski Navigating New Jersey’s educator certification system can be challenging, especially with common myths that cloud the process and lead to costly missteps for educators and schools alike.…
The benefits of communities of practice in education
By Dawn Howlen In today’s fast-evolving educational landscape, teachers face the challenge of staying up to date with current teaching strategies, addressing diverse student needs and navigating curriculum changes. Communities…