View photos from the NJ Delegate Welcome Dinner
We hope you all enjoyed the NJEA Delegate Welcome Dinner. View the photo album here.
NEA RA PAC fundraising incentives for Friday, July 3
In past years, NJEA has been a top contributor to NEA’s Political Action Fund (PAC). The goal of NEA PAC is to support public education, and NJEA’s goal is to support their mission by being number one! Help us maintain our goal as the top contributor by making a donation. Here are today’s incentives:
- NJEA wine tumbler – $25 donation
- NJEA jacket (blue & white from Orlando) – $25 donation
- Selfie Challenge – $10 donation
- The Jolly Rancher Game – $5 donation
- The Big Bear Hula Toss – $5 donation
There will also be a gift basket silent auction. The starting bid on each basket is $25. Be sure to stop by the PAC table to make a donation today.
NEA Representative Assembly Rules of the Road
The NEA is democratically governed by a Representative Assembly, the world’s largest deliberative body. Representatives gather annually to discuss issues affecting public schools, students, and education professionals. This year, local and state NEA members elected nearly
7,000 voting delegates elected by state affiliates and locals to represent education professionals across the nation at the RA from July 3-7. To ensure respectful and constructive deliberations, the RA is governed by a set of policies and rules for the proposals representatives make and how they engage in dialogue and debate. Access a copy of the NEA standing rules here.
2026 NEA RA New Business Items
Take a moment to review the 2026 NEA RA New Business Items here. This content is only available to registered attendees. Enter your email address used for registration and your 2026 NEA Confirmation Number.
NJAEA president wins NEA Aspiring Educators Outstanding Local Leader Award
Congratulations to newly elected New Jersey Aspiring Educators Association President Abigail Rodriguez! She won the 2026 NEA Aspiring Educators Outstanding Local Leader Award. It was presented to her at the GramAE Awards Ceremony, following the NEA Aspiring Educators Conference that precedes the NEA RA. While Chapter President of the Montclair State University Aspiring Educators, Abigail revitalized a previously inactive chapter and transformed it into a thriving, visible, and deeply engaged organization. She actively encourages members to participate in advocacy initiatives, NEA and NJAEA conferences, leadership trainings, and statewide involvement, helping members envision themselves as future educators, advocates and union leaders. Congratulations, Abigail!
Monmouth County Retired Educators win NEA-Retired award
Congratulations to the Monmouth County Retired Educators Association (MCREA) for winning an NEA-Retired Award for their outstanding local e-newsletter. It was presented to them at the 2026 NEA-Retired Annual Meeting in recognition of the extraordinary work they do in support of NEA-Retired and public education. Shoutout to MCREA President Julie Macri and e-newsletter editor Mary Ellen!