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Bergen County Education Association

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The mission of the BCEA is to protect the rights, benefits, & interests of all members & to advocate for a quality system of public education for all students

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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 9m
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 32m
TAKE ACTION: STOP 🛑 VOUCHERS: www.nea.org/advocating-f...
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Stop Federal Vouchers | NEA
The federal voucher program will lead to an explosive use of vouchers nationwide, costing five times as much as all current state voucher programs combined—with no accountability or guardrails for sch...
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 35m
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Young Educators Run for Office | NEA
Across the country, millennial and Gen Z educators are stepping into public office, bringing fresh ideas, classroom knowledge, and a commitment to their communities.
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 43m
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 53m
Tech Teachers: CSTA PD
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 4h
Last night’s NJEA Family Night at Turtle Back Zoo was such a wonderful evening with our friends, colleagues and families. A special shoutout 📣 to NJEA President Steve Beatty and Denise Policastro for joining our BCEA Team to hand out goodies and engage with our members.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 23h
We started our very own private school with @arktimes.bsky.social. All it took was $45, a few clicks on a state website and an American flag.
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Almost Anyone Can Start a Private School. We Put This to the Test.
Our reporting has shown how easily people — some with questionable backgrounds — have founded their own private schools in barns, strip malls and other places. That led us to an experiment: If the hur...
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 03/10/2026
Emily Marris bought raw milk from a farm recommended to her on Facebook. After her 17-month-old drank it, the toddler contracted E. coli and nearly died. Despite knowing this, the farmer continued advertising “raw goat milk from a clean tested herd.”
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A Girl Nearly Died After Drinking Raw Milk. The State Did Little to Punish the Unlicensed Farmer Who Sold It.
California is teeming with black-market dairies, propped up by consumer demand fueled by misinformation. With evidence against one raw goat milk farm, regulators could have sought punitive action. But...
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 03/10/2026
Explaining and demonstrating how a task should be done can still leave students confused. 🛠️ 2nd-grade teacher Donna Paul shares advice on how to turn directions into skills to master: edut.to/4hGFMs4
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Ensuring That Students Know How to Meet Your Expectations
To help students master classroom routines, it can help to think of them as skills that students need time to develop.
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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 03/10/2026
Corruption exposed: Let me break down why the Supreme Court got it wrong in McDonnell v. U.S. and how we can fix it.
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts
We've listened to nearly 1,500 podcasts from all around the U.S. and narrowed them down to 10 middle school and 10 high school finalists.
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Think about the serious consequences of this…
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Average hourly earnings…are up 3%… That's against a backdrop of inflation data, which showed…prices growing at a 3.4%. finance.yahoo.com/economy/arti...
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Inflation has been eating up wage gains for months. September was no different.
Average hourly earnings rose an anemic 0.1% from August and are up 3% year over year. That's against a backdrop of 3.4% inflation.
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Trump's campaign against noncitizen voting demonstrates it's rare and not enough to swing elections
The Trump administration's campaign to root out noncitizen voting is demonstrating what critics of President Donald Trump's election conspiracy theories have long argued — that it's incredibly rare, d...
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Education Week @edweek.org · 02/10/2026
What Do Young Kids Really Need From Preschool? Experts Weigh In: Three experts share their thoughts on the evolution of preschool and where it's headed.
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What Do Young Kids Really Need From Preschool? Experts Weigh In
Three experts share their thoughts on the evolution of preschool and where it's headed.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 02/10/2026
Students have a right to a comprehensive education of our nation's history, and Indigenous children deserve to have their culture reflected at school.
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Montanans are demanding better Indian education, setting an example for other Western states - High Country News
Experts say good education is about relationships – and a constitutional amendment doesn’t hurt.
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It is scary to see how easy it is to create a private school!!!!
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Bensmummy33 🤕 @bensmom33.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Everyone congratulate me on my new dream of opening a private school in Arizona. It will even comply with fire codes.
An image showing I could open a private school called Maverick Preparatory Academy in 18 states.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026
Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign. The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers. Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
Martin Kao, CEO of defense contractor Navatek, poses next to Sen. Susan Collins for a photo. Collins is holding a model of a boat in her hands. Behind them is a large sign with the Navatek logo.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 02/10/2026
Working people are fired up and ready to elect pro-worker candidates across the country who will create an economy that works for all of us, not just billionaires and greedy CEOs. Let’s get out and win for workers this election season! ✊
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Don't be afraid to READ! Get into the spooky season with this poster featuring Gustavo the Shy Ghost from Mexican artist and New York Times bestselling author Flavia Z Drago. Purchase here: bit.ly/4nZO2EO
Poster featuring an illustration of Gustavo the Shy Ghost. Text reads "Don't be afraid to READ!"
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Grade 4-8 Math Teachers: Do you have a student that excels in math? Check out this math competition: holbrook.bcamathteam.org
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Middle School Math Teachers: Have you heard about The Hardest Math Problem Student Contest? actuarialfoundation.org/hardest-math...
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Hardest Math Problem Student Contest - The Actuarial Foundation
Register for an annual math competition for grades 6-8. Energize students’ perceptions of math with fun, challenging story problems that combine math reasoning skills with writing.
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NJSchoolJobs.com @njschooljobs.com · 01/10/2026
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Teacher of Elementary/Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Leave Replacement) at Fair Lawn Public Schools in Fair Lawn, NJ
TEACHER OF ELEMENTARY/TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (LEAVE REPLACEMENT)2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR (Dec. 2026 - May 2027)JOHN A. FORREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWe are presently accepting applications for the following position. This position requires proper N.J. Certification. TEACHER OF ELEMENTARY/TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (LEAVE REPLACEMENT)QUALIFICATIONS:NJ Certification: Elementary K-6 with Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsementFamiliar with NJ Student Learning S...
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
If you are in the early stages of your career (5 years or less) you are welcome to attend this special event. Local Presidents, please organize this great opportunity for your new members! bcea-njea.org/event/bcea-e...
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NJEA Delegate Assembly member and member of the Englewood Teachers Association, Yolanda Salazar, pictured center, advocated for members at an event for Senator Gordon Johnson, pictured right, held on Wednesday, September 30.
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Will you take the time to nominate? www.njea.org/nominations-...
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Nominations open for six awards recognizing achievement in equity and justice
Nominations are now open for six awards that will be presented during the NJEA Dr. Martin Luther King Human and Civil Rights Celebration on Jan. 16, 2027.   The awards open
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Network for Public Education @network4pubed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Groundbreaking Report by National Center for Charter School Accountability - Support for charter schools has dropped dramatically, from 7 in 10 Americans in 2013 to 46% today. Part II of the Charter School Reckoning report explains why. networkforpubliceducation.org/wp-content/u...
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NJSchoolJobs.com @njschooljobs.com · 30/09/2026
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1:1 Paraprofessional at Edgewater School District in Edgewater, NJ
1:1 Paraprofessional10-month positionHigh School diploma requiredCriminal history background check and proof of citizenship or legal resident alien status requiredStarting salary: $17 per hour, no benefits
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 30/09/2026
Across the country, working people are fed up, and they’re showing up in force to help elect candidates who will stand with us, not the rich and powerful. Our work makes this country and economy run every day, and this November, we’re taking this country back!
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 29/09/2026
There’s no scientific basis to many of the public health concerns some critics have with solar development, an expert told ProPublica. “People try to come up with a rationale to justify their dislike of things they dislike for other reasons.” (Published April)
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Unfounded Health Concerns Are Powering a Solar Backlash
Across the U.S., critics are pressuring public officials to stop or stall new solar projects, often citing unfounded health concerns.
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Think about this for a moment and WHY? 🧐😠
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
BCEA President Sue McBride, BCEA Officers, & over 230 BCEA members came together for an urgent webinar tonight on insurance. We are grateful to NJEA President Steve Beatty & Director of Research Dan Holub for joining us to give us the facts. They explained the how & why & mapped out our next steps.
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
When can you withdraw from your 403b? If you retire before 65, can children remain on your health insurance? If you lose health benefits during your last year, do you still get health benefits in retirement? The ABC’s of Pensions answered these and more! Thank you to all that attended today.
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Education Week @edweek.org · 28/09/2026
Ed. Dept. Officially Kills Biden Rule That Added LGBTQ+ Protections to Title IX: The Education Department reinstates 2020 Title IX regulations effectively in place since early 2025.
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Ed. Dept. Officially Kills Biden Rule That Added LGBTQ+ Protections to Title IX
The Education Department reinstates 2020 Title IX regulations effectively in place since early 2025.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 28/09/2026
Requirements for becoming a private school teacher vary by state. We recently reported on a woman who pled no contest to felony child abuse charges in Florida, but was still able to open a school. Here's how you can research private schools like an investigative reporter:
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How to Research Private Schools Like an Investigative Reporter
It can be really hard to get transparent, comprehensive information about private schools. Our investigative reporters share some suggestions for parents and guardians who want to collect it themselve...
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Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It's all fun and games until your homework becomes dinner! 🐶📖
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Federal court clears way for first religious public charter school
The decision in favor of a Jewish organization's school follows years of setbacks in a similar case for a Catholic school.
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BCEA GR Co-chair Christopher Sheridan, Federal GR Co-chair Julia Guttilla, and BCEA President Sue McBride came to support NEA/NJEA-endorsed candidate for Congress, Nellie Pou. The BCEA delegation also met up with County Executive of Bergen County, Jim Tedesco, and County Commissioner Tracy Zur.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly tripled since 2020 — while Amazon’s annual profits soared by over 550%. It’s the same story everywhere: corporate profits are at record highs, while workers’ share of the economy is at a record low. We must unrig the system.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Trump and Republicans are terrified of policies that curb their own wealth and power, and the wealth and power of the oligarchs that bankroll them. That's why they're amping up the fearmongering about "socialism."
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 27/09/2026
More than 1.2 million children lost access to food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program between July 2025 and 2026, according to a new analysis. to.pbs.org/4dwuKEf
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More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why
Experts say that the drop is a cause for worry, and that it’s unlikely that the need for food assistance has dropped.
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Local Presidents:
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Bergen County Education Association @bcea-njea.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Do you live in Bergenfield?
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Bruce D. Baker @schoolfinance101.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Over a decade later - America's (still) most financially screwed school districts schoolfinance101.com/2026/09/26/a...
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America’s Most Financially Disadvantaged (e.g. Still Screwed) School Districts, 2022–2024
A decade after I last published these lists, 47 districts with at least 2,000 students still have more than 1.5 times the child poverty rate of their labor market and spend less than 90% of what th…
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 27/09/2026
The Senate is voting on the Protect College Sports Act TOMORROW. This union-busting bill is aimed at protecting the NCAA and powerful conferences and silencing the voices of college athletes. Tell the Senate: stand with college athletes and vote NO! bit.ly/4AceEcR
Tell the Senate: vote NO on the Protect College Sports Act | Call: 844-332-8460 | AFL-CIO
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