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It's simple. #OnlyWhenItsSafe

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“We urge the governor to act quickly and decisively. We need the rest of the summer to focus our attention and resources on building the most effective remote learning plans possible." - @MarieBlistan @NJPSA @NJASANews #OnlyWhenSafe

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Congratulations to @zellieimani for be unanimously selected for the 44th annual NJEA Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Human and Civil Rights "He urges his students to pursue higher education and become productive members of society." Full story:

Paterson math teacher recognized for taking on social justice issues

Zellie Thomas was present when Ferguson erupted in protest against a prejudiced police force that targeted African-Americans. He was there protesting against injustice. He was here marching through...

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Can you hear us now?? 💪💪 #fixtheunfairness #redfored #weareworthit

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“We can’t invite our students into these buildings. We can’t have staff into buildings that we are not confident that the health and safety standards are in place.” - NJEA President @MarieBlistan

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👏 👏 👏👏 👏 👏 This is a major win for students and educators!!! Full statement ➡️ #UnionStrong #EliminateEdTPA #WEareNJEA

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7 years

Hundreds gathered today in Verona at a student-organized protest against Betsy DeVos. #DumpDeVos #StandWithPublicEd

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Masking is a common-sense approach to keeping students, families and schools safe. The pandemic isn't done with us, so we can't be done with it. Tell the Legislature to protect our students and schools. Demand they vote to extend the mask mandate!

NJEA: Failure to extend school mask mandate is educational malpractice - New Jersey Education...

Earlier this evening, public reports indicated that Senate President Steve Sweeney is unwilling to include an extension to the mask mandate currently in place in New Jersey’s public schools as

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"There is simply no level of planning we can do in the next four weeks, and no amount of caution and care we can practice in September, that will guarantee the safety of students and staff." - NJEA President @MarieBlistan #OnlyWhenSafe

Op-Ed: NJEA Case Against Reopening Schools for In-Person Classes — It’s Time to Admit It’s Just Too...

Marie Blistan, president of the NJEA, New Jersey’s largest teachers union, says schools can’t safely reopen for in-person instruction in less than a month.

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"We're not looking at a date on the calendar to open schools. We're looking at the date when it's safe." - NJEA President @MarieBlistan

NJEA warns of teacher shortage

The largest teachers union in NJ says a shortage of teachers and school workers is possible in September due to fears of contracting coronavirus.

www.fox5ny.com

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Today is National Custodial Workers' Recognition Day. We lift up the contributions of the custodians in all New Jersey public schools who keep our students, staff and communities safe and healthy! #TeamWork #ESPPower #WEareNJEA

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“In New Jersey, indoor dining is still unsafe, so how can we be ready to send our children and educators into classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and buses?” - Dan Epstein, @SCEA_NJ President #WhenItsSafe

"Only When It's Safe:" Teachers Urge Murphy to Keep Buildings Closed

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Patrick Frain, president of the Somerville Education Association, has joined with union leaders from school districts throughout Somerset County in drafting a letter to Gov. Phil...

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BREAKING! Murphy and Repollet slash PARCC percentage in teacher evaluation to 5%! "This decision frees us to focus on what really matters." - NJEA President @MarieBlistan Full statement: #WEareNJEA #UnionStrong #ProudToBeUnion

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"Speaking of money, schools should be getting the kind of bailout money that banks and airlines have received because to do this well isn’t going to be free. And instead, many are dealing with budget cuts."

It’s too early to open schools | Opinion

I wish time and money were being spent now on figuring out how to make sure kids have a steady supply of actual books and connected to WiFi instead

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"If coronavirus breaks out in a school, we have to be able to contact trace and isolate. And this much is clear: We’re not ready to do it." #OnlyWhenSafe #NotSafeYet #MakeTheCall

‘Test, trace and isolate’ will be a fiasco in schools | Editorial

Obviously, we’ll get a bunch of different responses from districts, some smart and others reckless. Good luck, parents.

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Congratulations to @zellieimani for be unanimously selected for the 44th annual NJEA Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Human and Civil Rights "He urges his students to pursue higher education and become productive members of society." Full story:

Paterson math teacher recognized for taking on social justice issues

Zellie Thomas was present when Ferguson erupted in protest against a prejudiced police force that targeted African-Americans. He was there protesting against injustice. He was here marching through...

patersontimes.com

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4 years

Wow - what a week! Thank you to the thousands of dedicated NJEA members who joined us in Atlantic City. Until next year! #NJEAConvention

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SBEA president, John Lolli, sending a message to SB BOE #DoYourJobSBBOE

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👏 👏 "This is a win for New Jersey students and families as we continue our work to support the social, emotional and academic needs of students during and after this pandemic.”

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A joint message from NJEA, @massteacher , @PSEA @ceanews , @NEARhodeIsland , and @DSEA1 , on the importance of student, educator, and community safety: #OnlyWhenSafe #FlattenTheCurve CC: @GovMurphy @NYGovCuomo @GovernorTomWolf @JohnCarneyDE @GovNedLamont @GovRaimondo @MassGovernor

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“Regardless of how we address these concerns, the primary question we should be asking ourselves is how we can live with the death of our students or colleagues who contracted COVID-19 while at school?” - Susan Butterfield, President of the @PCEAConnect

Classrooms Not Yet Safe for Students, Passaic County Teachers Union Leaders Say

WAYNE, NJ - The union representing Passaic County’s education professionals, including teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and secretaries, are speaking out about their concerns with the...

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Ruby Bridges, who at six-years-old crossed the threshold of William Frantz Elementary School and single-handedly initiated the desegregation of New Orleans’s public schools, is this year's Keynote Speaker at the 2020 Virtual #NJEAConvention .

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The NJ Senate just passed S-896 -- a bill that would eliminate edTPA as a requirement for teacher licensure in NJ -- with OVERWHELMING bipartisan support👏 👏 👏 Your move, Assembly 👀 👀 Urge your Assembly reps to act today: #EliminateEdTPA

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Monday. Stand Together. Wear Black. #DumpDeVos #DeVosBlackOut

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DeVos Update: North Carolina's Thom Tillis's office says he's undecided and wants to hear from people. Call: (202) 224-6342 #DumpDevos

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"Let teachers do what they do best by preparing for excellent instruction, mediated by technology, absent the fear of catching or transmitting COVID-19." #OnlyWhenSafe #MakeTheCall

Schools should not open this fall. Period. | Opinion

The dean of the School of Education at The College of New Jersey says the obstacle that will limit good teaching this fall is fear.

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"We've dedicated our lives to education. As educators, we want to get back to school, but only when it's safe." - Anthony Rosamilla, President of the the @ECEANJORG

Reopening schools will result in closures: Head of largest N.J....

Anthony Rosamilia, Essex County Education Association head, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss why the association is pushing for schools to reopen virtually and...

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Today is a great day for NJEA members, public schools and New Jersey taxpayers. The Chapter 78 Relief bill is officially the law! ✍️ #win -win-win #UnionStrong

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Governor Phil Murphy addresses educators before the opening keynote at the NJEA Convention. He updated members about the work being done on behalf of students, educators, and public education. #WeareNJEA #NJEAConvention

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Thank you @GovMurphy for once again standing up for public schools. "I'm not a voucher guy. Period." #NoVouchers #WEareNJEA

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4 years

“We’re talking about people’s lives here.” #WhenItsSafe

'I Wouldn’t Send Anybody to School’: Newark Mayor Joins Growing Pushback Against In-Person Learning...

The Newark school district has given families until Aug. 14 to decide between remote or in-person learning for their children

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It's not a day off; it's a day to remember 🇺🇸 #ThankYou #MemorialDay

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"Regardless of the steps taken to mitigate the spread, COVID-19 will spread in schools and communities. It’s not a question of if or when; the question is: How bad it will be?” - Barbara Rheault, President of the ACCEA #WhenItsSafe

Teachers in Atlantic County call for remote learning to start 2020-21 school year

Teachers in Atlantic County are calling on the governor to halt plans for a return to in-person education this fall in favor of all-remote learning.

pressofatlanticcity.com

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#thewholetruth @GovChristie is that you are violating the very pension-funding law you signed. http://t.co/DSjgPXgqV5 #fundnjpension

N.J. pension system most underfunded of all 50 states

New Jersey's record of funding its pension system is the worst in the country, according to a new study by the National Association of State Retirement Administrators

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"We're not looking at a date on the calendar to open schools. We're looking at the date when it's safe." - NJEA President @MarieBlistan

NJEA warns of teacher shortage

The largest teachers union in NJ says a shortage of teachers and school workers is possible in September due to fears of contracting coronavirus.

www.fox5ny.com

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👏 👏 "If our nation truly deemed schools vital, if our society actually thought that schools had to open, we’d have done everything necessary to make that happen." - NJEA member @adammsheridan #OnlyWhenSafe #MakeTheCall

Open schools only when it’s safe | Opinion

It's not safe. Keep the buildings closed.

www.nj.com

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9 years

Report card for @GovChristie . #TellingItLikeItIs #NoChristie http://t.co/FnmWoRM7sY

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Dr. Cornel West, author of “Race Matters and Democracy Matters,” “Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud” and “Black Prophetic,” inspires hundreds of NJEA members during this morning’s keynote address. #NJEAConvention

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“We call on Gov. Murphy and his fellow governors in our region to be led by the medical experts who are calling for cautious and careful approaches to schooling at this time." - @MarieBlistan @SpillerForNJEA @SteveBeatty928 Full statement 👇

NJEA response to governors’ statement - New Jersey Education Association

Earlier today, Gov. Phil Murphy and six other Northeast governors released a statement minimizing the risk associated with in-person instruction in this time of rapidly rising COVID cases in the

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💪💪🏻💪🏿💪🏽!!! The leadership of Jersey City Education Association (JCEA) has announced that they have reached a tentative agreement with the Jersey City Board of Education, following more than 20 negotiation sessions and a one-day strike on March 16. #UnionStrong #WEareJCEA

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✊✊✊ “I want to be back with my kids as much as everybody wants their kids to go back to school. I miss them. But it’s not safe,” she said, choking up. “It’s an emotional decision. I took this job because I care about the community.”

Teachers hit the streets to protest reopening schools during pandemic. ‘It’s not safe.'

'I’m not saying let’s never open schools, but let’s go by science,' one teacher said.

www.nj.com

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✊🏿✊🏽 ✊🏾 ✊🏼

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We need to listen to the experts. We need to listen to educators. "Unless daily tests of all students and contact tracing support were to be available statewide, there is no way to ensure a safe return to school." #OnlyWhenSafe #MakeTheCall

Most Teachers Concerned About In-Person School; 2 In 3 Want To Start The Year Online

A new national poll of teachers from NPR/Ipsos finds broad trepidation about returning to the classroom, with 77% of those surveyed worried about risking their own health.

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Happy National Custodians Day!

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“The quality of our schools is directly connected to the passion, dedication and excellence of the NJEA members who work in them,” said NJEA President @MarieBlistsn “We need our leaders to stand up for schools by standing up for the people who work in them.” #FixTheUnfairness

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"I am a parent of a New Jersey public school student. My kid goes to a good school in a good district and I’m terrified of sending her." #WhenItsSafe

It’s too early to open the schools | Sheneman

Our kids are not experiments.

www.nj.com

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@NJEA

4 years

We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and loved ones of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. She was a giant of American history, a trailblazer who made our nation more fair and just for all people. She upheld the highest principles of our Constitution and helped

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"Murphy’s right about the compelling need to reopen the schools. But unless he can show remarkable progress with remarkable speed, we can’t safely open the schools in September." #WhenItsSafe

With one nurse for 750 runny-nosed kids, or partying teens, the front line of COVID is now schools...

This could shape up to be a disaster in 10 different ways.

www.nj.com

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“Children naturally gravitate toward each other and toward caring adults. How hurtful will it be to tell a child they cannot hold their best friend’s hand or deny them the reassuring hug they may need? This is not education." #WhenItsSafe

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Students can't learn if they don't feel safe. Our priority must be student, staff and community safety. "We cannot reopen schools without strong health and safety measures in place to protect our students and school staff." #OnlyWhenSafe #MakeTheCall

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This week, we are celebrating National School Counselor Week and the vital role school counselors play in creating safe and equitable school communities for all students and school employees. Tag a School Counselor who's made a difference to you👇 ❤️ #WEareNJEA

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We recognize, honor and celebrate the culture and history of Indigenous People. We look toward a future with better representation and true equity for all Indigenous People. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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4 years

#UnionPower from @NEAToday President-elect @BeckyPringle 💪 💪 "For all of these reasons, NEA stands in full support of students, parents, and NEA members who oppose the opening of school buildings before they are safe." #OnlyWhenSafe #MakeTheCall

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“We support the Murphy Administration’s decision to follow public health guidance and require masking for students and staff in public schools as the new school year begins. It is the prudent, responsible course of action." Full statement:

NJEA statement on school masking requirement - New Jersey Education Association

NJEA’s officers, President Marie Blistan, Vice President Sean M. Spiller and Secretary-Treasurer Steve Beatty, issued this statement today following Gov. Murphy’s announcement today that New Jersey...

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ❤️ Help us celebrate ALL educators because right now - more than ever - every educator is working together to ensure children have what they need to succeed. Tell us what you've learned 👇 #NJEAStillLearning #NJEATogether #ThankAnEducator

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Ruby Bridges' keynote address begins at 3:30 pm. We'll see you there! #NJEAConvention #TogetherFromHome

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"Today’s executive order, which requires school employees either to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to undergo regular testing, is another example of @GovMurphy 's unwavering commitment to the health and safety of NJEA members and the students we serve."

NJEA statement on new COVID safety measures for schools - New Jersey Education Association

Executive order will require either proof of vaccination or regular testing of school employees Today, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that he will issue an executive order requiring public employees in

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4 years

Congratulations to Angel Santiago, the 2020 - 2021 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year! 👏👏👏

New Jersey Department of Education

@NewJerseyDOE

4 years

Angel Santiago, 5th grade teacher at Loring Flemming Elementary School in Gloucester Township School District is New Jersey’s State Teacher of the Year 🎉 Visit to learn more about this outstanding educator. Congratulations on this milestone Angel🥳

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"Some districts may be well prepared to offer in-person classes, but plenty of others are not. “It’s just not possible for some districts,” NJEA President @MarieBlistan says, “and allowances are going to have to be made.” #OnlyWhenSafe

We’re not ready to reopen schools. Here’s what Murphy can do | Editorial

Done wrong, this could be dangerous.

www.nj.com

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"At a time when cases are surging and schools across New Jersey are struggling to remain open for in-person instruction, it is beyond irresponsible to let that vital safety measure lapse when it is supported by health, science, and common sense."

NJEA: Failure to extend school mask mandate is educational malpractice - New Jersey Education...

Earlier this evening, public reports indicated that Senate President Steve Sweeney is unwilling to include an extension to the mask mandate currently in place in New Jersey’s public schools as

www.njea.org

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“All I can say is wow: New Jersey’s public school educators go above and beyond in every set of circumstances.” - NJEA Secretary-Treasurer Steve Beatty #NJEAStillLearning #WEareNJEA @SteveBeatty928

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The question is not: "IF" schools should transition to virtual learning environments? The question is: "WHEN" is it most effective to do so? The answer is NOW. #OnlyWhenSafe #MakeTheCall

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Congratulations to NJEA member Michael Dunlea, a third-grade teacher at Tabernacle Elementary School, for being named as a 2020 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow! #WEareNJEA #NEAFGlobal

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Our public schools are ranked best in the nation (again!) because our public school buildings are filled with the most dedicated and most #unionstrong 💪 educators in the nation! #WEareNJEA

NJ schools named Best in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report - New Jersey Education Association

New Jersey’s pre-K through 12th grade public schools have been named the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in an annual survey released in early March 2021.

www.njea.org

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Take action! We must oppose A-4144/S-3035 to protect public education and prevent public funds from being diverted to private schools through voucher programs and tuition tax credit schemes. Contact Gov. Murphy and your representatives today. ⬇️ #WEareNJEA

Support public schools, Oppose A-4144/S-3035 - Action Center

actioncenter.njea.org

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We proudly represent all working people who make New Jersey's public schools the best in the nation 💪 #LaborDay #WEareNJEA #UnionStrong

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4 years

"How many deaths are we willing to tolerate before we switch to online instruction?" #OnlyWhenSafe #MakeTheCall

This science teacher fears denial of COVID-19 science | Letters

Wayne Ernst writes that it's frustrating to see clear data being ignored in a bid to open schools on time.

www.nj.com

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3 years

It's National Teacher Appreciation Week, but we will be celebrating ALL educators this week! For us, this week is about lifting up all those amazing teachers and educational support professionals who change lives every single day. We ❤️ you! #TeacherAppreciationWeek

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😮❗ More evidence that there is only one option this September👇 “The hybrid model is probably among the worst that we could be putting forward if our goal is to stop the virus getting into schools,” says William Hanage, an epidemiologist at Harvard

Hybrid Schooling May Be the Most Dangerous Option of All

It's supposed to be the perfect compromise between in-person and online education. It could end up as a public health nightmare.

www.wired.com

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3 years

Strong unions help more than just their members; they help everyone. #UnionStrong #LaborDay #WEareNJEA

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2 years

We stand in #solidarity with our sisters and brothers of the @MFT59 ! We're sending #UnionPower from NJ 💪 💪 💪 ! #WEareMFT59 #SafeAndStableMPS

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@NJEA

4 years

Thank you @govmurphy for continuing to keep the safety of kids, educators and their families first 🙌 #LeadershipMatters #UnionStrong #NJEATogether

Governor Phil Murphy

@GovMurphy

4 years

We are not going to open our schools back up until we are convinced by scientists and medical professionals that doing so would be safe for students and staff – and their families. I will not rush this. I cannot.

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When books are banned, it restricts information and discourages freedom of thought. It also undermines one of the primary functions of education: teaching students how to think for themselves. Let's celebrate the freedom to read! 📚 #WeAreNJEA #BannedBooksWeek

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Today we celebrate all Indigenous People and their perseverance in the face of state-sanctioned tragedy, and we continue to hold, celebrate and fight for the diversity and joy and love of a more inclusive society. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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We're hosting Social Emotional Learning webinar for #SELDay THIS Friday! Alisha Delorenzo, an SEL specialist, will keynote the webinar, which will also include a panel of educators who have incorporated SEL practices into their schools and classrooms.

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“Trying to hit school on a date on a calendar is not plausible and it’s not fair,” @MarieBlistan said. “We can’t just reopen schools because on the school calendar it says so. It is just not business as usual.” #OnlyWhenSafe #NotSafeYet

Exclusive: NJ teachers union head says it's not safe to open schools in September

Mike Kelly, NorthJersey.com So you think your kids will be back in school and out of the house in early...

www.njherald.com

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Happy Educational Support Professionals Day! If you work in public schools, then you already know: ESPs are the backbone of our best-in-the-nation public schools here in New Jersey. We should celebrate their contributions every single day! #AEW2020

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Today is World Teachers Day, which, as far as we are concerned, means today is another day we should all be thanking and celebrating the amazing teachers in our lives. #ThankATeacher #WorldTeachersDay

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“I believe that that is going to happen, one way or another,” @MarieBlistan said. “And I want it to happen before anyone else gets sick.” #OnlyWhenSafe

New Jersey Gives Schools an All-Remote Option (Published 2020)

The decision comes as the teachers union, a close ally of Gov. Philip D. Murphy, had publicly raised concerns about the safety of holding in-person classes.

www.nytimes.com

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Educators are on the front line? or our educators AND children are on the front line? “We have to acknowledge, the front line of this pandemic is now moving to the schools.” #OnlyWhenSafe #MakeTheCall

New COVID-19 Front Line? Educators, Health Experts Say It Will Be Schools | NJ Spotlight News

Education, health leaders in NJ seem to agree that school districts lack the regulatory guidance and critical resources to safely restart in-person classes.

www.njspotlightnews.org

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9 years

. @GovChristie Would Goya have believed in NJ w/o an $81.9 mil giveaway? Where are your priorities? #fundnjpension http://t.co/L2NtgYsgJy

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“We stand in proud solidarity with the members of the Franklin Lakes Education Association, who have taken a bold, principled stand on behalf of their students and the future of the schools in their community. #WeAreFLEA #UnionStrong #RedForEd

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@NJEA

3 years

"There is no educational justification for the waste of instructional time and educational resources testing will entail if it is not eliminated this year." Full statement with @NJPSA and @NJASANews ⬇️⬇️ #TestsDontTeach #cancelthetests

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@NJEA

6 years

Pascack Valley educator @arginesafari has been awarded two of the most prestigious awards in American education, a Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching grant and a Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes fellowship. Congratulations!

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NJEA

@NJEA

4 months

NJEA officers release a statement on Gov. Murphy’s State of the State address. They share he is deeply committed to students, educators, families and organized labor in NJ and has an agenda that will improve the lives of all NJ residents. #WEareNJEA

NJEA statement on State of the State address - New Jersey Education Association

NJEA’s officers, President Sean M. Spiller, Vice President Steve Beatty and Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson, released this statement following Gov. Phil Murphy’s 2024 State of the State address...

www.njea.org

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NJEA

@NJEA

3 years

If you live in New Jersey and you're ready to get the COVID-19 vaccine, you can register here 👇

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NJEA

@NJEA

2 years

Enough.

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NJEA

@NJEA

4 years

"Regardless of the steps taken to mitigate the spread, COVID-19 will spread in schools and communities. It’s not a question of if or when; the question is: How bad it will be?” - Barbara Rheault, President of the ACCEA #WhenItsSafe

Teachers in Atlantic County call for remote learning to start 2020-21 school year

Teachers in Atlantic County are calling on the governor to halt plans for a return to in-person education this fall in favor of all-remote learning.

pressofatlanticcity.com

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NJEA

@NJEA

3 years

Ruby Bridges' strength, courage and bravery continue to inspire us every single day. #60YearsLater #notdoneyet

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NJEA

@NJEA

6 years

Retweet if you stand with the members of the JCEA! #SettleNow #UnionStrong

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NJEA

@NJEA

4 years

We join all of America in expressing our sadness at the passing of Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon whose long fight for justice continued to the very end of his life.

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NJEA

@NJEA

4 years

NJEA members are stepping up for kids (just like they always do)! 🙌 #NJEACares #COVID19

Meet the hero bus drivers bringing lunches — and hope — to kids during coronavirus quarantine

Even siblings are getting meals, and volunteers are helping hook up laptops.

www.nj.com

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NJEA

@NJEA

3 years

It’s Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action! Share your commitment to justice for Black lives at school, and everywhere, by sharing this #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool art.

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NJEA

@NJEA

3 years

Today, as we celebrate #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay , we lift up the heart of our public schools - school libraries. As we honor school librarians, we call on all public schools to hire certified school librarians to support an authentic love of reading and literacy. #WEareNJEA

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NJEA

@NJEA

9 years

Crowd is building. Media paying attention. #TellingItLikeItIs #NoChristie http://t.co/BByl0RnX8F

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NJEA

@NJEA

3 years

We need to see more of this for every educator 👏 👏

Freehold makes staff vaccinations a priority - New Jersey Education Association

On Saturday, Feb. 6, CentraState Hospital held a vaccination event for Freehold Township educators and staff. It was the second of three events the hospital is holding for Freehold Township,

www.njea.org

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NJEA

@NJEA

4 years

NJEA members - along with NJEA President Marie Blistan - spent the weekend canvassing, making calls and working to get out the vote for Congressman Andy Kim. Don’t forget to return your ballot! #Members4Andy #UnionStrong