MCEA spreads cheer to area nursing homes

by Iris Tonti With the help of Tony’s Farm Market and Garden stand in Robbinsville,  Mercer County Education Association (MCEA) member volunteers, community volunteers, and Hamilton Twp. Mayor Jeff Martin,…

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Rahway EA honors frontline workers using PRIDE grant

By Michael Clark, Rahway Education Association The NJEA’s PRIDE in Public Education grants help local associations serve and support their communities. This week, Rahway Education Association (REA) members used these…

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Special delivery delights Cinnaminson students

By Amanda Phillips, Cinnaminson Education Association I am a special education teacher for students in grades 2-5 educator at Eleanor Rush Intermediate School, in Cinnaminson, NJ. My students have been…

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A local president’s thoughts during COVID-19

By Dr. Dawn A. Nichol-Manning, president of the East Orange Education Association In my district on March 16, 2020 teachers came in for remote-learning training and then were told to…

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Student teaching during quarantine

By Sachel S. Bise, NJEA Preservice Teachers are being thanked for their efforts as they move toward making learning online manageable for all students and preparing them for the next…

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Read more about the article Westfield EA Pride steps up for first responders
Third grade teachers Karen Geddis, Lisa Bukowsky and Elisa Borja pictured in from of the school rainbow !

Westfield EA Pride steps up for first responders

Despite long hours teaching remotely and working from a distance, the proud members of the Westfield Education Association have made it one of their priorities to make sure their healthcare…

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Read more about the article Pleasantville staff use bedtime stories to connect with students
Pleasantville's bedtime reading project began in November 2019 and helped students and staff transition to home-based learning in March 2020.

Pleasantville staff use bedtime stories to connect with students

By Renee Alford, Pleasantville Education Association For generations, bedtime stories have provided treasured memories for those lucky enough to experience them. Bonding with a parent or family member over picture…

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