Join us in this celebration of truth, diversity, inclusion and belonging!
Discover the possibilities of inclusive education at the NJEA Consortium! Proudly supported by a NEA grant, we're on a mission to redefine curriculum with diversity and representation at the forefront. Situated at the top of Main Street, our Consortium space and Consortium Design Team Ambassadors have curated a series of illuminating workshops. Drag Queen Story Hour makes a grand and fabulous return on Thursday and Friday, and we're putting a spotlight on our talented youth with student features. Plus, in collaboration with BookSmiles, NJEA presents the "Banned on the Run" extravaganza, where over 10,000 books—many of which have been challenged —await to be brought home to classroom libraries.
THURSDAY 11 A.M.-11:45
LGBTQIA+ Banned Books: Drag Queen Story Time
NOON-12:45
National Parks and Memorials: How do they show/reflect who we are?
1-1:45
Student Spotlight: “Simon Says” School to Prison Pipeline with Rhyann Brown and Jordyn Smith.
2-2:45
Banned Books R Us
FRIDAY 11 A.M.-11:45
LGBTQIA+ Banned Books – Drag Queen Story Time
NOON-12:45
Teaching Inclusive Curriculum Through the Arts
1-1:45
Addressing Censorship and Bias in K-12 Schools Presented by NJ Association of School Librarians
2-2:45
(Re)Claiming Our Power: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations