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VIDEO MESSAGES OF HOPE AND SUPPORT
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PHOTO GALLERY
#NJEAStillLearning SOCIAL WALL
NJEA members: please use the hashtag #NJEAStillLearning when posting on social media about how you are coping with remote learning, ensuring students have access to meals, how you are caring for your colleagues and communities, and your best self-care and connectedness strategies. Those posts will be featured here.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
COVID-19 Resources for Members
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In response to frequently asked questions, NJEA has compiled resources with respect to the COVID-19, particularly the ways in which containment measures may affect school district operations, the delivery of […]
DISTANCE LEARNING
CTE teachers demonstrate creativity and innovation during COVID-19 crisis
by Andrew McAlpin, Camden County Tech As an Automotive Teacher working alongside many other Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers in New Jersey, I am proud of our passion to […]
Free resource ensures students never run out of books
By Christina Cucci, Upper Saddle River Education Association In Upper Saddle River, reading is a core value in our community. When students left Reynolds School on March 13 they each […]
Bedtime Math launches hands-on math experiences to support grades 3-5 teachers during COVID-19
Fun Factor pairs engaging math activities with free teacher training With widespread school closures driving remote learning during the pandemic, Bedtime Math is responding to teachers nationwide with the launch […]
Milken Award winner Nikki Silva shares tips for connecting with students during remote learning
By Nikki Silva, Carteret teacher & Milken Award winner We are making history. Someday in the future, students will be learning about the “Quarantine of 2020” and how schools were […]
Arts Connection mini arts assemblies bring the arts to your home
Young Audiences Arts for Learning NJ & Eastern PA announces its “Arts Connection” mini arts assemblies. The performances are about 10 minutes in length, and feature excellent performing artists across […]
The New York Times offers students and teachers free access
High school teachers have a resource available to their students from the New York Times. The Times is working with Verizon to provide high schools with three free months of […]
Opportunities in our new online learning classrooms
By Glen Coleman Just before shutting off my computer after another day of remote learning—a full two weeks in—a friend emails me: “I am done with this remote learning nonsense!” […]
NJTV partners with NJEA and NJDOE for NJTV Learning Live
NJTV, in partnership with NJEA and the New Jersey Department of Education, announced the launch of a new series of on-air instruction called NJTV Learning Live. Weekdays starting this Monday, […]
Cumberland video teacher shares tips for educators
By Matt Neder, Cumberland County Technical Education Center It has been a challenging time for educators since the move to distance learning began, there is no doubt about that. I […]
Jersey City art teacher, Hudson teacher of the year shares her tips for remote instruction
By Martha Garcia, 2019-20 Hudson County Teacher of the Year. What a time to be alive! Looking back on March 11, 2020, we had our usual faculty meeting after school. […]
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL RESOURCES
Thor the therapy dog delights, reassures Wayne students
By Lisa Klink, Wayne Education Association For the past eight years, I have been a special education teacher at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, New Jersey. Thor is my lovable, […]
Mental health resources to navigate challenging times
As educators, your students, families and friends look to you and rely on you for strength and leadership. But especially in times of crisis, it’s important to make your own […]
Finding PEACE in your workplace
By Thomas Belasco After attending the School Resiliency Team training with Dr. Lori Desautels and Michael McKnight, I returned to school excited to spread the word and develop a platform […]
An educator shares his mental health story
By Brian Bigden I had just finished what should have been a glorious breakfast at the Pancake House in Green Bay, Wisconsin after going to see my beloved Packers and […]
MEMBER BENEFITS
NEA Member Assistance Program
A message from NEA Member Benefits: Dear NEA Member, We understand the current outbreak of COVID-19 is having a big impact on your students and on your life – both […]
A Message From Our Partners at Prudential and Educators Insurance Services
We’ll get through this together: be well and stay in touch. Your well-being is our top priority. Everyone here at The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential) and Educators Insurance […]
Continued Customer Support from California Casualty
A message from California Casualty: California Casualty is dedicated to preserving the health and safety of NEA Members and our employees. We are monitoring this ever-changing public health situation by […]