NJ-ALPHA offers Asia study tour
The “New Jersey Alliance for Learning and Preserving the History of WWII in Asia” (NJ-ALPHA) will sponsor up to three educators on an Asia study tour July 4-20 to enhance the participants’...
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Leadership conference provides training
The 2014 NJEA Jack Bertolino Summer Leadership Conference will offer a broad menu of 35 training seminars that equip members to become stronger association advocates.
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Verizon Innovative App Challenge
The Verizon Innovative App Challenge offers a unique opportunity for students around the country to participate in a rich, project-based learning experience that fosters teamwork and encourages them to...
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Learning disabilities conference
Parents, individuals with LD, professionals and students are invited to attend Navigating the Maze, a learning disabilities conference sponsored by LDANJ on Sunday, October 19 at Rutgers University.
View ArticleSGP scores will not be calculated for eighth-grade math teachers in 2014-15
All eighth-grade math teachers in New Jersey will not receive a student growth percentile score for the 2014-15 school year. Since these educators will not have an SGP, they must set two student growth...
View ArticleNavigating year two of AchieveNJ
Over the last few months, the N.J. Department of Education has proposed several key changes to the teacher evaluation regulations. NJEA expects the State Board to adopt these amendments soon. Proposals...
View ArticleCan your district require tiered SGOs?
Is a district required by the N.J. Department of Education (NJDOE) to tier student growth objectives? The answer is no. But can a district require its staff to tier SGOs anyway? The answer appears to...
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Members stand strong for public education at 160th annual NJEA Convention
Some came to the NJEA Convention for the over 300 professional development workshops and programs that are the hallmark of the largest gathering of educators in the world—tens of thousands of them....
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New Jersey Forum
With its significant Native American heritage; complex colonial history; ethnically diverse people; religious tolerance; contributions to technology; and, political, racial, and social tension the...
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Pasi Sahlberg calls equity key to student achievement
Finnish educator and scholar Pasi Sahlberg said that Finns were as surprised as anyone to learn that their students were Number 1 in performance on the standardized assessment most commonly used to...
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NEA National Leadership Summit
Education leaders from across the country are invited to register for the second annual NEA National Leadership Summit. Join more than 1,500 educators who will discuss common themes of professional...
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Register for Educators' Workshop at Labor Museum
Register now for the American Labor Museum's annual Teachers' Workshop "The Global Economy & New Jersey Workers" to be held at the Botto House on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
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Princeton University to host integrated STEM education conference
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will host the fifth Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC) on Saturday, March 7, at the Friend Center, Princeton University, Princeton.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation offers full scholarships for Teacher Institute
This year the Teacher Institute is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and thanks to the generosity of many donors, fully funded scholarships are available to attend this summer’s Institute.
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Members connect on evaluation at NJEA’s second Google Hangout
Over 100 members and other educational advocates tuned in for NJEA’s second Google Hangout OnAir Live on Monday, March 9. A panel of local association leaders detailed their efforts in empowering...
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Artist/Teacher (aTi) Institute
Co-sponsored by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Arts Horizons and now in its 39th year, the acclaimed New Jersey Artist/Teacher Institute immerses classroom teachers, educators and artists...
View ArticleNJ Council of County Colleges to honor the state’s top community college...
The New Jersey Council of County Colleges will honor New Jersey’s 37 best and brightest community college students and their families at its 21st annual Phi Theta Kappa Day celebration on Thursday, May...
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Free Guided Tours Available at NJ State Museum
New Jersey teachers can reserve a Museum Guide to engage school groups while providing an in-depth and unique perspective on exhibitions and objects at the New Jersey State Museum. The tours include...
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“Bye Bye Birdie” composer visits Teaneck Community Charter School
Teaneck Community Charter School operates the way charters were intended—a high quality staff that presents innovative educational practices to benefit students. A recent event demonstrated the passion...
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Registration open for iSTEM Conference and Expo: Embrace Engineering
The New Jersey Technology and Engineering Educators Association (NJTEEA) will hold its annual conference and expo: iSTEM: Embrace Engineering on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Drew University in Madison, NJ....
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Teachers build ed tech skills at summer conference
About 200 NJEA members braved torrential downpours to attend the Association’s seventh annual Techstock on July 15. The daylong program offered teachers professional learning on the use of technology...
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Clean Ocean Action’s Fall Student Summit application now open
On Thursday, Oct. 8, middle school students from South Jersey can join COA in bringing science to the beach. COA’s 27th Annual Student Summit expands learning beyond the classroom. The Student Summit...
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NJDOE seeks your input on state’s ELA and math standards
Got something to say about the Common Core State Standards in New Jersey? Now’s your chance to be heard. Because of Gov. Chris Christie’s recent flip flop on the Common Core, the N.J. Department of...
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NJEA Jim George Collective Bargaining Summit
A well-prepared collective bargaining team ensures the strength of the local association. That’s why local leaders, bargaining teams, and any other member involved in the bargaining process should make...
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GEEO Teacher Travel Programs
Travel the world, earn professional development credit, and bring global understanding into your classroom! Founded in 2007, Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is a 501c3 non-profit...
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Environmental and Sustainability Science Educator Workshop
The School of Environmental and Sustainability Sciences (SESS) at Kean University in Union is hosting a teacher workshop on Saturday, Nov. 14 to provide high school science teachers with a unique...
View ArticleDOE to hold PARCC Conference
The New Jersey Department of Education, along with the New Jersey Educator Leader Cadre, will hold a conference on the PARCC assessment revisions, important information on the score reports, using...
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New Jersey Conference on Women
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families' Division on Women is hosting the 2015 New Jersey Conference on Women on Dec. 1 at the Pines Manor in Edison. Women leaders are encouraged to attend...
View ArticleScreen Documentaries for FREE at your School
Every year POV assembles 16-20 films to broadcast nationally on PBS from June - October, and part of their mission is to lend out films for free screenings, nationwide. POV also develops free resources...
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Cuba educational tours for teachers this spring
The Latino Institute, Inc. is inviting teachers and other educators to take advantage of the cultural and educational tours to Cuba available this coming spring. The first one will take place Tuesday,...
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Interested in presenting at the 2016 NJEA Convention?
The Professional Development and Instructional Issues division of NJEA is now accepting presenter proposals for the 2016 NJEA Convention (Nov. 10-11, 2016). All proposals to present at the NJEA...
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High school juniors and seniors invited to attend winter break STEM Conference
The Latino Institute is inviting high school juniors and seniors, as well as parents to attend the third annual Winter Break Scholars STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)...
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Rutgers Environmental Stewards
Are you concerned about the environment? Do you want to learn more about environmental issues? Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community? The Rutgers Environmental Stewards...
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Exceptional Children Conference
Mark your calendar to attend the NJEA Exceptional Children Conference on Saturday, April 9 at the East Brunswick Hilton. The theme of this year’s conference is “Creating Learning Environments for All...
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NJSBA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
The New Jersey School Boards Association is holding its Technology Conference on Thursday, March 3 at the Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This interactive program, offering a variety of...
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NJAHPERD Convention set for Feb. 21-23
The 97th annual convention of the New Jersey Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NJAHPERD) will be held on Feb. 21-23 at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch....
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NJSBA to launch creative problem-solving challenge at Workshop 2016
The popular television show “Shark Tank” is a competition of ingenuity and creativity, pitting would-be inventors against each other in a quest to win financial support and see their ideas move toward...
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NJEA members invited to free events
The New Jersey City University (NJCU) Speaker Series offers informative and entertaining conversations with some of New Jersey’s most fascinating people. NJEA members and their students are invited to...
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Tomorrow’s Teachers instructor training opportunity
The Center for Future Educators at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), The New Jersey Education Association, and the New Jersey Department of Education invite high school teachers to participate in a...
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Communication is key
Is your county newsletter newsworthy? Want to know what social media is and how to use it? Looking to make an interactive website? Then make plans to attend the NJEA Communications Tools Workshop on...
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Professional Development Survey
NJCore Advocates is a grassroots movement affiliated with Student Achievement Partners. It is looking to provide professional development that is designed to take actions based on evidence that...
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2017 Courtroom Artist Contest
Learn how to prepare your students for the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s 2016 – 2017 Courtroom Artist Contest on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick from 10 a.m. to 1...
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Educators gather for Techstock 2016
Last week, hundreds of educators travelled to Stockton University in Galloway Township for Techstock 2016. Each year, NJEA, in partnership with Stockton University and Southern Regional Institute and...
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Accelerated Google Boot Camp at the NJEA Convention
Accelerated Google Boot Camp is designed for intermediate to advanced users of Google Apps for Education pursuing Google Educator Certification Level 1. Attendees must attend both days to receive a...
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Collaborating to Strengthen Your Evaluation System
Once again this year, NJEA will partner with the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association to facilitate a two day workshop on collaborating to strengthen evaluation systems. This workshop is...
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Winter Leadership strengthens advocacy
NJEA brings its popular Winter Leadership conferences to three locations throughout the state. These overnight conferences are dedicated to developing association advocates.
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Library of Congress hosts free online conference for teachers
The Library of Congress is hosting its second online conference for teachers Oct. 25-26 from 4-8 pm. Over the course of two days, there will be 15 one-hour sessions facilitated by Library specialists,...
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Concussion: Shaping the Future of Youth Sports
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) along with the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University are sponsoring an evening of education and discussion...
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Educators address colleagues at 162nd NJEA Convention
Timely and thought provoking topics will be explored each day of the NJEA Convention. Besides the hundreds of professional development workshops available over the course of both days, the convention...
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Learn how to DEMAND Healthier Schools
The 2017 NJEA Central/Southern Regional Health & Safety Conference will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7 at NJEA headquarters in Trenton. The conference is open to all NJEA members in the southern and...
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