NJEA News

• NJEA: Murphy’s commitment to schools, justice benefits all January 10, 2023
  Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his 2023 State of the State address today, highlighting his administration’s efforts to increase equity and justice for all New Jersey residents. He emphasized his commitment The post NJEA: Murphy’s commitment to schools, justice benefits all appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Retirees returning to the classroom  January 10, 2023
  By Sarah Favinger and Kaitlyn Dunphy, Esq.  It is no secret that the country is currently experiencing educator shortages. As part of the response to this shortage, the state passed The post Retirees returning to the classroom  appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Become an NEA RA delegate  January 3, 2023
  The 2023 NEA RA to be held in Orlando  Over 9,000 delegates typically attend the annual National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA RA). Delegates are charged with setting policy for The post Become an NEA RA delegate  appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• A life of advocacy and service January 3, 2023
  Trenton names school after educational support professional There are schools named after presidents, governors and other historic figures. There are even schools named after teachers and administrators. But this year, The post A life of advocacy and service appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Major win for students and educators! December 16, 2022
  NJ eliminates edTPA requirement Earlier today, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill to eliminate edTPA as a requirement for teacher certification in New Jersey, a top priority for NJEA for The post Major win for students and educators! appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Educator shortage task force begins meeting December 16, 2022
  NJEA representatives seek your input With support from NJEA, Gov. Murphy signed Executive Order No. 309 on Nov. 11 to establish the Task Force to Address Public School Staff Shortages The post Educator shortage task force begins meeting appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Spiller, Beatty and Robertson reelected by acclamation December 15, 2022
  NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson, have each been elected by acclamation to a second term in their offices, which will run The post Spiller, Beatty and Robertson reelected by acclamation appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Push to Walk honors Spiller December 6, 2022
  NJEA President Sean M. Spiller was the guest of honor at Push to Walk’s 15th anniversary celebration gala on Sept. 29. The mission of Push to Walk is to provide The post Push to Walk honors Spiller appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• NJEA’s quick action gets Deptford transportation workers paid December 6, 2022
  by Daniel R. Dowdy, Esq.  Under the New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act, it is unlawful for a school board to change the negotiated pay schedule for employees without warning, and The post NJEA’s quick action gets Deptford transportation workers paid appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Celebration of Excellence honors Hipp Grant recipients, State and County ESPs and Teachers of the Year  December 5, 2022
  NJEA honored the 2022-23 Frederick L. Hipp grant recipients, the 2022 NJEA County Educational Support Professionals (ESPs)of the Year; Nancy Cogland, the 2022 NJEA ESP of the Year; the 2022-23 The post Celebration of Excellence honors Hipp Grant recipients, State and County ESPs and Teachers of the Year  appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.