The NJ Teachers’ Lounge crew took a trip to Atlantic City to the NJEA Conference. The conference took place November 9-10 at the Atlantic…

With the holidays just around the corner, most teachers are gearing up for some time off and some much needed rest and relaxation. While…

In my early years of teaching, I spent much of my time and energy focused on classroom management. Included in this was teaching students…

New Jersey Governor-Elect Phil Murphy, is promising to push back against President Donald Trump’s administration. The Democrat promised to stand firm against what he…

This year has been challenging for teachers for a myriad of reasons. Research shows stress, PTSD, and mental/emotional health issues are running rampant for…

Gallery: West New York teachers protest on April 25, 2016 as contract negotiations get tense Comment , Columnist, The Star-Ledger I miss just one…

First, it was about access. Then completion. Now, it’s about wellness. Over the last few decades, discussions in higher-education reform have evolved from the…

Most educators would agree that for learning to be meaningful, students need to find personal connections that help them make the content they’re learning…

Many services are paid for upon the satisfactory completion of a task—such as car maintenance, or hair styling, for example. But should a similar…

Being a teacher is a unique job, with unparalleled challenges, and rewards. That is why The NJ Teachers’ Lounge has compiled a list of…