NJEA ACCESS program supports Camden educators
NJEA ACCESS consultant Dorie Tchourumoff works regularly in support of many of the educators at Thomas H. Dudley Family School in Camden. She holds peace circles for all grade levels…
Camden educators take time to refresh at retreat
The NJEA ACCESS Program hosted a retreat for Camden teachers as a midyear refresh session. ACCESS Consultants have been using the book Onward by Elena Aguilar this school year to…
SAVE THE DATE: Amistad Commission Summer Institute
The New Jersey Department of Education invites all New Jersey teachers to the 2024 Summer Institute. The institute will be held in-person and virtually at the College of New Jersey from…
Systemic change to improve mental health
By Amanda Adams Historically, mental health has been overlooked and misunderstood, but now there is a greater understanding of the impact it can have on both teachers and students. The…
It’s raining books in Trenton
NJEA ACCESS celebrates READ Across America in Trenton Last month Danele Still, NJEA ACCESS consultant, organized a book delivery from BookSmiles. The books were delivered to the seven Trenton schools…
Prioritizing the needs of special education students
Respecting the staff who serve them By Jamaya Newton Special education plays a vital role in catering to the unique needs of students, ensuring they receive tailored support for their…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School hosts restorative practices training
In January 2024, NJEA ACCESS Consultant Dena Grushkin worked with Naeem Muse, social and emotional learning specialist at Trenton’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School to create and deliver a…
NJEA ACCES supports holiday book giveaway at Trenton’s Washington School
The NJEA ACCESS program supported a holiday book giveaway at Trenton's Washington Elementary School on Dec. 19. NJEA ACCESS Consultant Danele Still worked with the school's parent liaison, Louise Herrera,…
Pictured (l to r): TEA President Talithea Duncan, TEA Secretary Dana Oliver and Trenton ACCESS consultants Carrie Ann Floyd, Katherine Clark, Dena Grushkin and Danele Still.
NJEA ACCESSS works with Trenton EA to support local families
In mid-December 2023, the NJEA ACCESS team worked with the Trenton Education Association to provide holiday gifts for Trenton families in need. Twelve families were provided with gifts to distribute…
Instructional coaching as a transformative experience
By Richard Wilson Many school districts have turned to instructional coaching as an intensive individualized professional development experience for teachers, leading to better teaching and increased student learning. Like…