Curious Dreamer/NJEA PDII & Teacher Leader Academy/Instβl Coach/ELA Teacher/NJEXCEL Grad/Organizer/Working to show authentic, anti-racist love to allβshe/her
After registering for the 2023 NJEA Convention, be sure to download the app. Go to your app store and search "Cvent Events." Once it's downloaded, search "NJEA". Then register for select keynotes, workshops, and other events. See you there! #WEareNJEAnjeaconvention.njea.org/downβ¦
To the custodial workers, thank you for all that you do! π π π We are grateful for your hard work and dedication. You are essential to ensuring schools remain safe and clean learning environments. #WEareNJEA
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! π #WeAreNJEA#BannedBooksWeek
NJ history teacher, social activist and influencer Nick Ferroni will host a Q&A with two actresses turned authors: Karyn Parsons and Emily Hampshire. Stop by to learn more about each of the authors' books on Thurs. Nov. 9 at 1pm at the Digital Platform on Digital Blvd. #WEareNJEA
There are so many exciting things for our members to enjoy at the 2023 NJEA Convention. Here are a few favorites!
We'd also like to uplift and introduce this year's Convention charity, Mudgirls Studios! Learn more about them at mudgirlsstudios.org. #WEareNJEA
1. Relationships over rules.
2. Check yourself on the assumptions you make about your students. Their lived experiences may be unimaginable to you.
3. Youβre going to make a lot of mistakes. Thatβs part of learning as an educator. Donβt beat yourself upβjust keep at it.
WELCOME TO THE SUMMER OF #SATCHAT
Our Question of the Day:
As we near a new school year what advice would you give a brand new teacher on starting his/her career and on working with students?
Please respond, retweet, like & keep the convo going all day.
4. Join your local association & get involved. (In NJ consider local/county/state/national)
5. Cultivate your PLN with folks who help you grow.
6. However you can, schedule time for your loved ones & activities that recharge you.
7. Welcome those who come into your classroom.
Iβm approaching half a century of being a human in this world. (Itβs coming fast.)
I think the most important thing Iβve learned, so far, is to KEEP LEARNING and never assumed youβve figured it all out. You havenβt. And neither have I.
Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
Teachers should not have to spend their own money on school supplies or other things for their students, but 94% of us do. And to add insult to injury, we can only write off up to $300 on our taxes because we all know itβs the educators who take advantage of the tax system.
Join us for our first EVER NJEA IMPACT Conference on July 12!
You will find programs designed for instructional practice, ESPs, special education, hope and healing, technology, and teacher leadership.
Register today β‘οΈ bit.ly/3oSxh5M#WEareNJEA
Who else will be at @ISTEofficial? If you will be, consider attending our panel moderated by @EmpaticoOrg on the challenges that teachers are facing. #ISTE23#ISTELive23