New Jersey Education Association
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The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) is a diverse, democratic organization working to create an optimal environment to achieve excellence in public education in New Jersey.
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We stand in proud solidarity with Starbucks workers who are fighting for their right to unionize and bargain. #WEareNJEA #solidarity
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We stand in proud solidarity with Starbucks workers who are fighting for their right to unionize and bargain. #WEareNJEA #solidarity
Celebrate Veterans Day! The following lessons, activities, games, and resources will help your students celebrate service men and women past and present ➡️ nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/veterans-day-classroom. #WEareNJEA #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Celebrate Veterans Day! The following lessons, activities, games, and resources will help your students celebrate service men and women past and present ➡️ nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/veterans-day-classroom. #WEareNJEA #VeteransDay
What an incredible NJEA Convention! 💙 We’re so grateful to every member, staff, vendor, guest and keynote speaker who helped make this year’s convention so special. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
November 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
What an incredible NJEA Convention! 💙 We’re so grateful to every member, staff, vendor, guest and keynote speaker who helped make this year’s convention so special. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
And they're off! Day two of the NJEA Convention started strong with some members hitting the Boardwalk Run & Fun Walk. 👟☺️
Here’s to an energizing and inspiring day for everyone. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
Here’s to an energizing and inspiring day for everyone. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
And they're off! Day two of the NJEA Convention started strong with some members hitting the Boardwalk Run & Fun Walk. 👟☺️
Here’s to an energizing and inspiring day for everyone. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
Here’s to an energizing and inspiring day for everyone. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
The countdown to the 2025 NJEA Convention is on! We can't wait to see you at the Atlantic City Convention Center this Thursday, Nov. 6 and Friday, Nov. 7.
Preregister to skip the lines at njeaconvention.njea.org/register. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
Preregister to skip the lines at njeaconvention.njea.org/register. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The countdown to the 2025 NJEA Convention is on! We can't wait to see you at the Atlantic City Convention Center this Thursday, Nov. 6 and Friday, Nov. 7.
Preregister to skip the lines at njeaconvention.njea.org/register. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
Preregister to skip the lines at njeaconvention.njea.org/register. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
Congratulations to Mikie Sherrill and Dale Caldwell on a hard-fought victory! 🎉 NJEA members were proud to support you and look forward to working with you as our next governor. #WEareNJEA #UnionStrong #Solidarity
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Congratulations to Mikie Sherrill and Dale Caldwell on a hard-fought victory! 🎉 NJEA members were proud to support you and look forward to working with you as our next governor. #WEareNJEA #UnionStrong #Solidarity
Educators are helping students connect learning to the lived experience of others to make meaning of the curricular mandates. Learn how you can do the same in the article “Teaching the Human Story.” You'll explore how storytelling deepens student understanding. Read the article here ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
Teaching the human story
Making meaning of the mandates in NJ classrooms By Francine Pfeffer and Stacy Schiller Implementing New Jersey's multiple curricular mandates presents opportunities for educators to integrate curricula representative of our
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November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Educators are helping students connect learning to the lived experience of others to make meaning of the curricular mandates. Learn how you can do the same in the article “Teaching the Human Story.” You'll explore how storytelling deepens student understanding. Read the article here ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
NJEA members for Sherrill: You’ve done the work, now make it count! 🗳️
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get out and vote! #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill #Vote
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get out and vote! #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill #Vote
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
NJEA members for Sherrill: You’ve done the work, now make it count! 🗳️
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get out and vote! #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill #Vote
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get out and vote! #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill #Vote
Statewide open enrollment begins on Thursday, Nov. 6! Don’t miss your chance to enroll in the NJEA-endorsed Income Protection+ Program, issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America. To enroll visit enroll.njea.org. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Statewide open enrollment begins on Thursday, Nov. 6! Don’t miss your chance to enroll in the NJEA-endorsed Income Protection+ Program, issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America. To enroll visit enroll.njea.org. #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
We did it! 🎉 We attained and surpassed our goal for the Tier 1 for Everyone campaign. This incredible milestone reflects the hard work, teamwork, and determination of every single one of you. Thank you for showing what we can achieve when we move together in solidarity. #WEareNJEA #UnionStrong
October 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We did it! 🎉 We attained and surpassed our goal for the Tier 1 for Everyone campaign. This incredible milestone reflects the hard work, teamwork, and determination of every single one of you. Thank you for showing what we can achieve when we move together in solidarity. #WEareNJEA #UnionStrong
Congratulations to the Hudson County Community College Professional Association! 🎉 They are the winners of the 2025 Jim George Collective Bargaining Award. #WEareNJEA #unionstrong
October 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Congratulations to the Hudson County Community College Professional Association! 🎉 They are the winners of the 2025 Jim George Collective Bargaining Award. #WEareNJEA #unionstrong
The arts and humanities teach us to think critically, feel deeply and see the world through each other’s eyes. They spark creativity, build empathy and remind us what it means to be human. Support the arts and celebrate the humanities, because creativity is the heart of education. #WEareNJEA
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The arts and humanities teach us to think critically, feel deeply and see the world through each other’s eyes. They spark creativity, build empathy and remind us what it means to be human. Support the arts and celebrate the humanities, because creativity is the heart of education. #WEareNJEA
Make your vote count! Every county in New Jersey offers early in-person voting now through Sunday, Nov. 2. Voting hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Find your county voting location here ➡️ bit.ly/38HJGBk. #WEareNJEA
October 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Make your vote count! Every county in New Jersey offers early in-person voting now through Sunday, Nov. 2. Voting hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Find your county voting location here ➡️ bit.ly/38HJGBk. #WEareNJEA
Every educator’s vote matters! Make your voice heard at the ballot box this November.
In-person early voting will be open Saturday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 2.
Learn who our NJEA-PAC endorsed candidates are at election.njea.org. #WEareNJEA #Vote
In-person early voting will be open Saturday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 2.
Learn who our NJEA-PAC endorsed candidates are at election.njea.org. #WEareNJEA #Vote
October 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Every educator’s vote matters! Make your voice heard at the ballot box this November.
In-person early voting will be open Saturday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 2.
Learn who our NJEA-PAC endorsed candidates are at election.njea.org. #WEareNJEA #Vote
In-person early voting will be open Saturday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 2.
Learn who our NJEA-PAC endorsed candidates are at election.njea.org. #WEareNJEA #Vote
It’s important that you know where the New Jersey gubernatorial candidates stand on the issues that matter most to you. Here are their stances on pensions, school vouchers, Departments of Education, and union rights.
Visit each candidate’s website to learn more. #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill
Visit each candidate’s website to learn more. #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill
October 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It’s important that you know where the New Jersey gubernatorial candidates stand on the issues that matter most to you. Here are their stances on pensions, school vouchers, Departments of Education, and union rights.
Visit each candidate’s website to learn more. #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill
Visit each candidate’s website to learn more. #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill
Join NJEA President Steve Beatty, gubernatorial candidate and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and other special guests in Montclair on Saturday, Oct. 18 to stand up for democracy!
Can't make it to Montclair? Visit nokings.org to find an event near you. #WEareNJEA #NoKingsDay
Can't make it to Montclair? Visit nokings.org to find an event near you. #WEareNJEA #NoKingsDay
October 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Join NJEA President Steve Beatty, gubernatorial candidate and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and other special guests in Montclair on Saturday, Oct. 18 to stand up for democracy!
Can't make it to Montclair? Visit nokings.org to find an event near you. #WEareNJEA #NoKingsDay
Can't make it to Montclair? Visit nokings.org to find an event near you. #WEareNJEA #NoKingsDay
Looking for fresh ideas to sharpen your classroom management skills? Check out this insightful article in the October issue of the NJEA Review that features real practices used by recent New Jersey State Teachers of the Year. ⬇️ #WEareNJEA #NJEAReview
Classroom management practices from New Jersey teachers of the year
By Christine Girtain, Theresa Maughan, Joe Nappi, Angel Santiago and Stefanie Lachenauer Research and experience are clear: one of the greatest indicators for educators' long-term success and job satisfaction is
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October 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Looking for fresh ideas to sharpen your classroom management skills? Check out this insightful article in the October issue of the NJEA Review that features real practices used by recent New Jersey State Teachers of the Year. ⬇️ #WEareNJEA #NJEAReview
NJEA members across the state were out door knocking and phone banking this weekend for pro-public education candidates, including our endorsed candidate for governor, Mikie Sherrill! Sign up to take part in a future event near you at election.njea.org/events. #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill
October 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
NJEA members across the state were out door knocking and phone banking this weekend for pro-public education candidates, including our endorsed candidate for governor, Mikie Sherrill! Sign up to take part in a future event near you at election.njea.org/events. #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill
Students deserve to feel safe and valued. And educators have the power to create safe, inclusive spaces where every student feels seen, heard, and protected. Let's stand against bullying this National Bullying Prevention Month and always. #WEareNJEA #StopBullying #BeKind
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Students deserve to feel safe and valued. And educators have the power to create safe, inclusive spaces where every student feels seen, heard, and protected. Let's stand against bullying this National Bullying Prevention Month and always. #WEareNJEA #StopBullying #BeKind
Congratulations to Gillian Ober! 🎉 She's been named the 2025-2026 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year. Learn more about her and read statements from NJEA's officers ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
Gillian Ober, Monmouth County Educator, Named 2025–2026 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year
NJEA is proud to partner with the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE), New Jersey School Boards, and Educational Testing Services (ETS) on the Teacher of the Year program. We
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October 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Congratulations to Gillian Ober! 🎉 She's been named the 2025-2026 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year. Learn more about her and read statements from NJEA's officers ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
We're four weeks away from this year's NJEA Convention! There are hundreds of reasons to attend, but check out the top 10 reasons ⬇️ #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
Top 10 reasons to attend the NJEA Convention - Convention
Every member has their own reason to attend the NJEA Convention – and there are hundreds of reasons to attend! In addition to hundreds of workshops and a packed exhibit
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October 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We're four weeks away from this year's NJEA Convention! There are hundreds of reasons to attend, but check out the top 10 reasons ⬇️ #WEareNJEA #NJEAConvention
NJEA members are hard at work supporting our NJEA PAC-endorsed candidate for governor, Mikie Sherrill. Join them by participating in a phone bank or canvass event near you. Sign up at election.njea.org/events. #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill
October 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
NJEA members are hard at work supporting our NJEA PAC-endorsed candidate for governor, Mikie Sherrill. Join them by participating in a phone bank or canvass event near you. Sign up at election.njea.org/events. #WEareNJEA #NJEAmembersforSherrill
NJ Spotlight News highlights the new law that says some breaks away from the job won’t cut benefits for NJ educators. NJEA's officers call the law a step toward pension justice because it will protect female educators who take time away from the profession to raise children. Learn more ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
NJ teachers get a pension boost | NJ Spotlight News
New law says some breaks away from job won’t cut benefits
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October 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
NJ Spotlight News highlights the new law that says some breaks away from the job won’t cut benefits for NJ educators. NJEA's officers call the law a step toward pension justice because it will protect female educators who take time away from the profession to raise children. Learn more ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
There are only four weeks left before the NJ general election, and so much is at stake: pensions, health care, school funding and more! Vote to elect pro-public education candidates who will do what's best to support the needs of educators, students, public schools and our communities. #WEareNJEA
October 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
There are only four weeks left before the NJ general election, and so much is at stake: pensions, health care, school funding and more! Vote to elect pro-public education candidates who will do what's best to support the needs of educators, students, public schools and our communities. #WEareNJEA
We're fighting to win Tier 1 for Everyone!
We need every NJEA member to help us send a powerful message the Legislature can't ignore. Our goal: 100,000 signatures by Oct. 1! Show your support for pension justice. Download and print the petition at njea.org/Tier1. #WEareNJEA #PensionJustice
We need every NJEA member to help us send a powerful message the Legislature can't ignore. Our goal: 100,000 signatures by Oct. 1! Show your support for pension justice. Download and print the petition at njea.org/Tier1. #WEareNJEA #PensionJustice
October 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We're fighting to win Tier 1 for Everyone!
We need every NJEA member to help us send a powerful message the Legislature can't ignore. Our goal: 100,000 signatures by Oct. 1! Show your support for pension justice. Download and print the petition at njea.org/Tier1. #WEareNJEA #PensionJustice
We need every NJEA member to help us send a powerful message the Legislature can't ignore. Our goal: 100,000 signatures by Oct. 1! Show your support for pension justice. Download and print the petition at njea.org/Tier1. #WEareNJEA #PensionJustice