Experience the heart of creativity, connection and renewal as you travel through Resilience and Reflection Row, an immersive space on the Exhibit Floor. This unique area blends art, music, expression and healing, offering a reflective and connective pause in your convention journey.
Begin with the Americans Who Tell the Truth exhibit, where 24 of Robert Shetterly's portraits honor pivotal American figures and spark deep reflection.
Central to The Point is an immersive songwriting area led by Teaching Artists affiliated with Carnegie Hall's Lullaby Project. Co-create and craft lyrics that reflect the flow, joy and magic of our collective work as educators.
Discover The Hive, a collaborative printmaking space designed by Angela Miles and Alison Dilworth, where creativity meets advocacy. Using large stencils, paint, rollers and stamps, participants of all ages and abilities can create meaningful protest and advocacy posters while learning a simple two-color printmaking process. Working alongside experienced artists, attendees can choose from five unique designs and leave with a visually striking poster that celebrates the power of collective action and working together for the common good.
Join us for Solidarity Meetups in The Hive! Explore Building Worker Power: NJEA's Role in the Labor Movement, an interactive experience presented by the NJEA Labor Union Task Force. Learn how NJEA's 200,000 members are part of a broader labor movement that includes firefighters, nurses, carpenters, electricians, laborers and other union workers across New Jersey. Through stories of solidarity, shared victories and collective action, discover how educators fit into the ongoing fight for economic and social justice. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the connections that strengthen workers' rights and leave inspired with practical ways to engage in and support the future of the labor movement.
Resilience and Reflection Row invites you to reflect, create and reconnect with the passion, values and resilience that drive us as proud public-school educators, all within a space designed to inspire, empower and renew.
Schedule
Join us in The Hive on Resilience & Reflection Row for these opportunities to connect, reflect, and make your voice heard.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
12- 12:45 p.m.
Diversity is Liberation / Sanctuary is… Diversity Is Liberation! Buzz on over to The Hive and join NEA Human + Civil Rights teammates in creating bold, collective expressions of equity, inclusion, and justice. Participants will explore what “Diversity Is Liberation” means in their communities while building posters that celebrate our shared humanity and the power of belonging. Together, we’ll create a visible expression of our commitment to protecting civil rights, uplifting every voice, and advancing a more just and inclusive future
Hosted by Gabe Tanglao (NEA), Alexandria Ricahrdson (NEA)and Dr. Hilario Benson (NEA)
1 - 1:45 p.m.
Solidarity is… Building Worker Power: Explore NJEA's Role in the Labor Movement through an interactive experience presented by the NJEA Labor Union Task Force. Learn how NJEA's 200,000 members are part of a broader labor movement that includes firefighters, nurses, carpenters, electricians, laborers and other union workers across New Jersey. Through stories of solidarity, shared victories and collective action, discover how educators fit into the ongoing fight for economic and social justice. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the connections that strengthen workers' rights and leave inspired with practical ways to engage in and support the future of the labor movement.
Hosted by NJEA staff along with Labor Task Force Members
2 - 2:45 p.m.
Santuario es... Acompaña a El Pueblo Unido en The Hive para reflexionar sobre lo que significa el santuario en nuestras escuelas, lugares de trabajo y comunidades. A través de la creación colectiva de carteles, las y los participantes darán voz a los valores de pertenencia, dignidad, seguridad y solidaridad para las familias inmigrantes y para todas las personas que buscan una comunidad acogedora y oportunidades para prosperar. Juntas y juntos, crearemos una expresión visible de nuestro compromiso con la defensa de los derechos de las personas inmigrantes y la construcción de comunidades donde todas las personas puedan vivir y prosperar.
Sanctuary Is... Join El Pueblo Unido at The Hive to explore what sanctuary means in our schools, workplaces, and communities. Through collaborative poster-making, participants will lift up the values of belonging, dignity, safety, and solidarity for immigrant families and allies. Together, we’ll create a visible expression of our commitment to protecting immigrant rights and building communities where everyone can thrive.
Hosted by the 2026 NJEA Convention Charity, El Pueblo Unido
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
12 - 12:45 p.m.
Solidarity is…
ESPs, raise your voice and make your mark! Buzz on over to The Hive to come together around The ESP Bill of Rights. Participants can help build momentum for key priorities including respect, a thriving wage, safe working conditions, and the recognition every ESP deserves. Together, we’ll create a visible expression of our shared commitment to strengthening the voice and power of ESPs.
Hosted by NJEA Staff and NJEA ESP Members
2 - 2:45 p.m.
Pride is… / Solidarity is…
Pride is… 25 Years of safe spaces! Join the newly renamed Rainbow Alliance Committee (formerly SOGI) to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Committee. Together, we’ll create a visible expression of our commitment to equity and advancing a more inclusive and safe future.
Hosted by NJEA Staff and NJEA Rainbow Alliance Committee Members