by Kimberly Crane, NJEA Communications consultant The road to well-being In school districts across New Jersey and the nation, a revolution is underway. Changes in communication and problem-solving practices are

By Kimberly Crane  Trenton Public Schools has entered a new era of collaboration and trust-building as administrators and the Trenton Education Association (TEA) begin Labor Management Collaborative (LMC) work. TEA

By Kimberly Crane, NJEA Communications consultant A history of support  NJEA proudly encourages members to share their expertise and passion for public education by presenting at theNJEA Convention each November

By Kimberly Crane  Tackling a ubiquitous issue  Navigating the issues that personal electronic devices (PED), especially cellphones, bring to the classroom is a part of daily life for educators. The

How to keep your LMC thriving By Kimberly Crane  It is a virtual inevitability that Labor Management Collaborative (LMC) founders and members will eventually move out of their roles. Stakeholder

By Kimberly Crane  What opportunities are available to grow our district’s collaborative partnership?  The New Jersey Labor Management Collaborative (NJLMC) is actively building a dynamic and multifaceted “ecosystem of support”

By Kimberly Crane  When Thomas Paine Elementary School Principal Melissa Gleason reviewed data points from the New Jersey School Climate and Inventory Survey, she found two areas that consistently scored

Dr. Lester W. Richens with Kimberly Crane   What does labor management collaborative (LMC) work mean to you as a county superintendent of schools?     Labor-management collaborative work represents

A conversation with MCEA President Denise King Interviews by Kimberly Crane   What does labor management collaborative (LMC) work mean in Monmouth County?     The Monmouth County Education Association (MCEA) has

LMC = results: Labor management collaborative plays key role  By Kimberly Crane  One of the first things Dr. Danny Robertozzi was asked during his interview with the Clifton Board of

Interviews by Kimberly Crane  What does labor management  collaborative (LMC) work mean to you as a superintendent? Aleya Shoieb, superintendent,  Rahway Public Schools   The LMC is a game changer

Interviews by Kimberly Crane  What does labor management collaborative (LMC) work mean to you as a principal?   Rebecca Metzger, principal of Henry C. Beck Middle School in Cherry Hill

Interviews by Kimberly Crane  Ivan Adorno is the vice president of the New Brunswick Board of Education, superintendent of recreation for the city of New Brunswick and an alumnus of

By Danny Robertozzi with Kimberly Crane  Dr. Danny Robertozzi is the superintendent of Clifton Public Schools. With Lori Lalama as the president of the Clifton Education Association, the district and

Student arrival and dismissal times adjusted to reflect research by Kimberly Crane The challenge   Inspired by its Labor Management Collaborative (LMC), leadership teams in the Highland Park School District

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By Kimberly Crane   Educators are less stressed and more productive at work when they are valued and respected by their administration. Administrators and board members are more comfortable partnering

By Kimberly Crane  Amid the cozy hum of washing machines and dryers, there is now a special place in Ewing Township where children can relax with a book while their