NJEA News

• Spiller testifies on State Budget March 21, 2023
  On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, NJEA President Sean M. Spiller testified before Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. During this testimony, Spiller praised the pro-public education budget while outlining several organizational The post Spiller testifies on State Budget appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• NJEA honors Sen. Ron Rice March 15, 2023
  NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson issued this statement today on the passing of Sen. Ron Rice. “We are saddened to learn The post NJEA honors Sen. Ron Rice appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• NJEA Equity Alliance Conference fosters social justice advocates, honors activists  March 15, 2023
  At the NJEA Equity Alliance Conference on Jan. 13-14, NJEA provided opportunities for reflection and learning around social justice. The two-day event included a  vibrant opening session led by the The post NJEA Equity Alliance Conference fosters social justice advocates, honors activists  appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Celebrating Women’s History Month March 2, 2023
  NJEA is proud to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history, because women’s history is our history. Join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month all month long.  The post Celebrating Women’s History Month appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• NJEA statement on budget address February 28, 2023
  Today, Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a fiscal year 2024 budget that includes record funding for schools, a full pension payment, preschool expansion, support for student mental health and initial steps The post NJEA statement on budget address appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Meet NJEA Executive Director Kevin Kelleher  February 24, 2023
  NJEA’s new executive director By Patrick Rumaker  This year, Kevin Kelleher became NJEA’s eighth executive director. Born and raised in Larchmont, New York, he is a product of the public The post Meet NJEA Executive Director Kevin Kelleher  appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Graff Policastro appointed deputy executive director February 24, 2023
  The NJEA Executive Committee named Denise Graff Policastro the association’s newest deputy executive director. She is the first woman to hold this position. Graff Policastro has served as director of The post Graff Policastro appointed deputy executive director appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• Books can take you anywhere February 23, 2023
  Whether your next adventure is exploring the pyramids of Egypt or reading about the woman who sent man to the moon, reading can take you anywhere. For the 23rd year The post Books can take you anywhere appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• NJEA members testify in favor of expanding New Jersey Family Leave Act February 16, 2023
  NJEA members Jackie Mancinelli and George Kemery from Eastern Education Association testified on Feb. 16 to the Assembly on A-5084, a bill that would expand the state’s family leave act The post NJEA members testify in favor of expanding New Jersey Family Leave Act appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.
• During Black History Month, Governor Murphy Announces Expansion of AP African American Studies in New Jersey February 16, 2023
  Spiller praises Murphy’s stance on teaching Black History This week, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the expansion of AP African American Studies in New Jersey and issued the following press release. The post During Black History Month, Governor Murphy Announces Expansion of AP African American Studies in New Jersey appeared first on New Jersey Education Association.