Show #9
Initial Air Dates:
January 19 at 6:30 pm
January 24 at 7:00 am

NJEA Convention - On Dec. 28, 1853 NJEA held its first convention to improve teaching in New Jersey. Now 150 years later, the NJEA Convention has turned into the world's largest educational gathering - offering professional development opportunities during an action packed two days in November.

150th Anniversary - NJEA will celebrate its 150th Anniversary during its annual convention with educational displays, museums and exhibits. Teachers will also be unveiling a new curriculum for high school students on NJEA's labor history.

Hipp Grant 10th Anniversary - Join Gov. McGreevey in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education. Ten years ago NJEA created this grant designed to fund creative and innovative ideas for the classroom. Since then more than 180 classroom projects have received nearly a quarter of a million dollars in funding.

NJEA History - Historian Rosemary Knab will share some of the rich history of the New Jersey Education Association and how the organization helped and continues to help improve public schools.