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On Read Across NJ and America Day, the “Today” show aired an episode honoring school librarians! 🎉 NJEA members Gabrielle Casieri and Iveth Molinedo Yelegen were among those invited to attend because of their dedication. Watch their segment ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
Remix your learning at this year's NJEA TRANSFORM Conference taking place on April 25 in Princeton. The keynote speaker, Jason Reynolds, is a New York Times bestselling author of many books, including the remix of "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You." Register at njea.org/transform. #WEareNJEA
NJEA President Steve Beatty wrote: “Gov. Mikie Sherrill was overwhelmingly elected because she ran on affordability. She can keep that promise by tackling one of the fastest-growing and least sustainable costs facing NJ families and school districts: health insurance.” Read his op-ed ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
The SAVE Act threatens our freedom to vote, which will have a definite impact on women and their right to vote in this country. This International Women's Day, tell the House and Senate to oppose voter suppression bills and vote no on the SAVE Act. Take action now! ⬇️ #WEareNJEA #IWD2026
Celebrate International Women’s Day by taking action! This is a day to honor women’s rights and call for equal rights for all people around the world. Read the article below to learn more and find out how you can get involved. ⬇️ #WEareNJEA #IWD2026
The NJEA Black History Month Celebration was the perfect end to the month of February. Thank you to everyone who attended, especially our keynote speaker, digital content creator and 2026 NAACP Image Award Winner, Lynae Vanee. Find the full photo album at flickr.com/njea/albums. #WEareNJEA
NJEA and the NY Giants culminated this year’s partnership at Wahlstrom Elementary School in East Orange, with a visit from Giant’s player Andrew Thomas on Read Across America Day. Educator of the Year Award recipient Mark Richards accepted a $2,500 donation to the school district. #WEareNJEA
It's School Social Workers Week! 🎉 This week we celebrate the school social workers who serve as a lifeline for students, families, and school communities when it comes to student mental health, crisis, and overall success. Thank you for all you do. #WEareNJEA
Today is SEL Day! 🎉 It marks the beginning of a weeklong celebration of the positive benefits of embedding social emotional learning (SEL) into all aspects of school life. We encourage all New Jersey educators to participate. Learn how at sel4nj.org. #WEareNJEA #SELDay
It's Women's History Month! 🎉 We're kicking it off by celebrating the pioneers, innovators, artists, activists and leaders who made history in New Jersey.
A special thank you to all the educators who are teaching and inspiring our history-makers of tomorrow. #WEareNJEA #WomensHistoryMonth
Save the date! 👑 The 2026 NJEA Celebration of Women will take place on Saturday, April 11. Visit njea.org/celebrationofwomen to learn more and access the registration link when it opens on March 1 at 9 a.m. #WEareNJEA
The East Greenwich Education Association hosted a family‑centered night of exploration at the newly opened Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University. The experience reminded educators that they matter and are valued members of the union. Read the article ⬇️ #WEareNJEA #NJEAReview
This FFA Week, explore the opportunities available to your students! 🎉 FFA is a national educational organization that prepares young people for leadership and careers in agriculture. Learn more about FFA and New Jersey’s agriculture education resources at nj.gov/agriculture/ag_ed #WEareNJEA
We’re excited to share that the proposal portal for the 2026 NJEA Convention is now open for submissions! This year marks the launch of an all-new submission system, built to be more streamlined and user-friendly. If you're interested in being a presenter, submit your proposal now ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
If you’re an educator looking to strengthen your co‑teaching model or want to know what highly effective collaboration looks like, read the story "Maximizing the co-teaching experience" ⬇️ #WEareNJEA #NJEAReview
NJEA’s officers issued this statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson: “He was a towering figure in America’s still-unfinished struggle for civil rights and a lifelong champion for justice, equality and human dignity.“ Read the full statement below. ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” – Abraham Lincoln, 1859. #PresidentsDay
Explore the NJEA Consortium Repository of Resources to access materials to help you plan lessons for Black History Month and throughout the school year. Resources for various state curriculum mandates can be found when you register at njeaportal.learnupon.com. #WEareNJEA #BlackHistoryMonth
Congratulations to the 2026 NJEA ESP of the Year and NJEA County ESPs of the Year! 🎉 They were honored at the ESP Awards Dinner held during the 2026 NJEA ESP + Health and Safety Conference. #WEareNJEA
This National Inventors' Day, we're spotlighting inventors from New Jersey! Share the names of New Jersey born inventors you know in the comments. ⬇️ #WEareNJEA #NationalInventorsDay
It's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Spirit Week! 🎉
We're kicking it off with a story about students in the culinary arts program at OCVTS who give back to their community and gain real‑world skills preparing thousands of meals through the Feed the Need initiative. Read the story ⬇️ #WEareNJEA
Attend the next virtual information session "Do you know about the NEA RA?" on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. When you register you can submit your questions about the topic and have them answered live. Register here ➡️ events.njea.org/xggOaZ. #WEareNJEA
As we continue to advocate for pension fairness for all members, it's important we speak to the facts and why pension justice should be every member’s fight. Read this article to learn more ⬇️ #WEareNJEA #NJEAReview
It's National School Counseling Week! 🎉 And this year's theme is "School Counselors Amplify Student Success." Thank you to the school counselors who play a crucial role in ensuring student success, academic achievement, and career readiness. Your dedication is appreciated. #WEareNJEA
It's National School Counseling Week! 🎉 And this year's theme is "School Counselors Amplify Student Success." Thank you to the school counselors who play a crucial role in ensuring student success, academic achievement, and career readiness. Your dedication is appreciated. #WEareNJEA
Ready to represent your educator colleagues as a part of a national decision-making body? Self-nominate to be a state delegate to the 2026 NEA Representative Assembly in Denver, July 3–7. The self-nomination portal is open Feb. 1–27. Learn more and self-nominate at ra.njea.org. #WEareNJEA
Join NJEA for an unforgettable celebration of Black History Month 2026! This year’s theme, “Celebrating Black Joy,” honors the resilience, creativity and vibrant culture that continues to inspire generations. Learn more and register at njea.org/bhm2026. #WEareNJEA
Teaching Black history in all school communities helps students see the full truth: Black Americans are more than a single chapter rooted in slavery or the harmful stereotypes pushed by the media. An honest education challenges misinformation and honors those who helped build this nation. #WEareNJEA
Today, we remember the victims of the Holocaust and honor the survivors who continue to share their stories. #WEareNJEA
Wear blue this Friday, Jan. 23 in solidarity with Education Minnesota! They’re holding a Day of Action to demand that ICE stay away from our schools. We’re joining them because we understand what affects one of us affects all of us. #WEareNJEA #ICEOutSchools
