Check out photos from yesterday’s NJEA Welcome Reception
We hope you enjoyed our NJEA Welcome Reception. View and save your favorite photos here.
PAC incentives for July 2
Donate to NEA PAC! Your donations help to elect pro-public education candidates at the national level. Visit the PAC table outside of the state caucus room to make your donation. Here are today’s incentives:
- Tote Bag – $30
- GOAT Selfie Challenge – $10
GOAT Selfie Challenge 2025
NJEA PAC is hosting a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Selfie Challenge in honor of last year’s PAC captains, Tina Dare and Patty Kebrdle. Want to learn more and participate? Visit the PAC table and donate $10 to receive the instructions. You’re in for some fun.
Share your story detailing the harmful effects of Trump’s policies
From July 3 to 5, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., NEA video producer Erin Wagner and her team will be set up in Room C128 to capture member stories about how the Trump administration’s policies are affecting educators, students, and communities. We’re looking for delegates willing to speak on camera about one or more of the following:
- The real-life impact of the Trump administration’s immigration policies
- What eliminating the Department of Education means for you and your community
- The importance and power of unions in this moment
If you have a story to share and want to be part of this critically important project, please email Erin directly at ewagner@nea.org to schedule your 15–30 minute interview.
Reminder: NJEA MOC Welcome Reception today
The NJEA MOC Welcome Reception will take place this afternoon, Wednesday, July 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. for members who pre-registered to attend. It will take place at the Hilton Portland Downtown in Skyline rooms 1 and 2, on the 23rd floor. If you have any questions about the reception, please see Mariann Rodriguez or email her at mrodriguez@njea.org.
NJEA ESPAN Reception at the Duniway
The NJEA ESPAN Reception will take place tomorrow, Thursday, July 3 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in Abigail’s Garden at the Duniway. Members must be pre-registered to attend. If you are an ESP member who can no longer attend, please cancel your registration so that those on the waitlist may have an opportunity to attend. If you have any questions about the reception, please see Denise Graff-Policastro or email her at dpolicastro@njea.org.
The NEA Hispanic Caucus hosts Latin Nights Dance
Support the NEA Hispanic Caucus. They will host their Latin Nights Dance at the Hilton Portland Downtown Hotel on Thursday, July 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door and can be purchased here.
Securing the Representative Assembly
The NEA conference and facilities management team will partner with the Oregon Convention Center, local and state police, third-party security firms, and the Portland hospitality industry to ensure the safety of our delegates, guests, and staff. They are at the forefront of all planning for the 2025 NEA Representative Assembly. While no plan is foolproof, risk mitigation becomes routine practice with the right plan in place. Click here for an overview of the venues, with enhanced security presence. For emergencies in the convention center, call “7849” from a house phone or dial 503.731.7838 to reach the OCC Command Center.